The cost of survival isn’t just power—it’s becoming someone else to wield it.
Brida has always known the world to be cruel—but she never expected to be dragged into its darkest corners. Abducted by one of the people she trusted most, she’s thrust into the heart of the Court of Whispers, where secrets are currency and she has none.
Surrounded by cryptic allies and shadowed truths, Brida is desperate to uncover why she was taken—and what he knows about her mother’s past. But the deeper she digs, the more the world around her begins to fracture. The truths she finds threaten everything she thought she understood—about her family, her power, and herself.
And when the game turns deadly, Brida will have to decide who to become in a place where even your name can be a lie.
Hi! I’m Laura A. Blake, a fantasy romance author currently publishing my debut series, The Shattered Sky Saga. Though I’ve always been passionate about storytelling, my journey has taken me down many different paths. Along the way, I earned an MA in religion and classical history, became a teacher, and started a small business. After finally discovering the road that led me to writing, I’m thrilled to now share my worlds and stories with you.
Originally from Montreal, Canada, I now live in rural Maryland in a 200-year-old farmhouse with my husband, toddler, and five wild rescue cats. When I’m not reading or writing—or chasing a toddler or cat to see what they’ve gotten into—you can find me baking, exploring new restaurants and cafés, or searching for the next great bookstore.
I am fortunate enough to be a beta reader for book 2, and h my god. This is just as unputdownable as book 1. There is SO much going, and it continues perfectly from book 1. I won't say much to avoid spoilers, but you don't want to miss this. Drafts 1 and 2 were great, and I can't wait to read the final version :)