Shadowglow

Shadowglow #1

by Aella Blake

A princess bound by duty.
A marriage arranged since birth.
And a royal guard who could destroy everything.

As the heir to the throne of Alruk, Thea has never been free.
Her future is written in blood, tradition, and a wedding she never chose.

But when she crosses paths with a dangerous royal guard carrying fey blood and forbidden secrets, everything she believes about loyalty, power, and destiny begins to unravel.

Torn between her kingdom and her heart, Thea must decide whether to obey the role she was born into…
or risk everything for a truth that could ignite a war.

Perfect for readers who love forbidden romance, royal intrigue, and slow-burn romantasy with high stakes.

Some destinies are meant to burn.

Includes an exclusive bonus scene—only in the paperback edition.

Genres: Romantasy

364 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 11, 2025

About the author

Aella has always found home in worlds of magic and shadow. She now spends her days in a small town with her husband and their four-legged companions—reading, writing, and dreaming of new realms to explore. Shadowglow is her debut novel, the first of many worlds she hopes readers will fall in love with, just as she once did through countless stories.

Reviews

[Aiyana Scarborough · Rating 1 out of 5]

It felt a little bit slow and I also feel like everything was explained out? I wasn't a huge fan of the writing style. It felt a little episodic with sprinkles of info-dumping. So as I was reading, I felt it hard to really immerse myself in the world.

[Marissa Talcott · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want a hot, possessive, and protective man this book is for you.

[Kacie Stevers · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a bit of a slow start but the world building was important. Im so excited for to dive into the next one!