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Trials of Flame and Flood
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Expected 10 Dec 26AN OUTCAST WHO HEARS THE EARTH SCREAM
AN ASSASSIN BOUND BY A DARK POWER
AND A RISING EVIL THAT WILL UNITE THEM…
Shaareh has always been an outsider. Mocked for hearing the earth's cries, she has spent her life trying to ignore the gift that sets her apart.
When violent tremors start hitting the five realms of Vaelthir, her unwanted ability makes her the only person capable of tracking their source.
Kaelis, an assassin and spy from the Shadow Realm, is assigned to protect her. He’s infuriating, impossible to read, and clearly hiding something. But she needs him if she wants to survive.
Their search for answers leads them through the Realms of Fire and Water, where Shaareh must face deadly trials, growing powers that threaten to consume her, and an undeniable attraction to a man as dangerous as the darkness he wields.
But something ancient is awakening beneath Vaelthir.
As the tremors spread and the realms edge closer to catastrophe, Shaareh must decide whether to keep running from what sets her apart or embrace the destiny that could save them all.
AN ASSASSIN BOUND BY A DARK POWER
AND A RISING EVIL THAT WILL UNITE THEM…
Shaareh has always been an outsider. Mocked for hearing the earth's cries, she has spent her life trying to ignore the gift that sets her apart.
When violent tremors start hitting the five realms of Vaelthir, her unwanted ability makes her the only person capable of tracking their source.
Kaelis, an assassin and spy from the Shadow Realm, is assigned to protect her. He’s infuriating, impossible to read, and clearly hiding something. But she needs him if she wants to survive.
Their search for answers leads them through the Realms of Fire and Water, where Shaareh must face deadly trials, growing powers that threaten to consume her, and an undeniable attraction to a man as dangerous as the darkness he wields.
But something ancient is awakening beneath Vaelthir.
As the tremors spread and the realms edge closer to catastrophe, Shaareh must decide whether to keep running from what sets her apart or embrace the destiny that could save them all.
477 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication December 10, 2026
About the author
Wallis Rae
1 book4 followersWallis Rae (pen name) grew up in Brussels, Belgium, before moving to the United States (Atlanta and Chicago). She grew up reading about magic and supernatural creatures, and although she pursued a career in events management and communications, she never stopped dreaming about creating worlds of her own. After moving once more to Brussels, she now lives with her partner, her feral toddler and her two highly dramatic cats. When she isn’t writing, she can usually be found deep in a romantasy book, traveling or trying out a new coffee shop.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
I’ve read this book more than once already and will read it again.
The story, the characters, the magic!! I cannot get enough, and the twist at the end left me wanting more right away!
I loved the use of elemental magic, it was unique and exciting. The banter between characters is phenomenal and the character development throughout the story is top tier.
This series is going to be one that is full of exciting twist and turns. I’m a huge romantasy reader and thoroughly enjoyed this book !
The story, the characters, the magic!! I cannot get enough, and the twist at the end left me wanting more right away!
I loved the use of elemental magic, it was unique and exciting. The banter between characters is phenomenal and the character development throughout the story is top tier.
This series is going to be one that is full of exciting twist and turns. I’m a huge romantasy reader and thoroughly enjoyed this book !
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely loved this book. Like, genuinely could not put it down.
The whole idea of the elemental powers instantly hooked me because Avatar: The Last Airbender was my favourite childhood show, so obviously I was going to be obsessed with a fantasy world built around elements. But I really loved how this book took that idea and made it its own, especially with shadow as an element and the idea of absence/void. The way it’s woven into the world is so clever and I was immediately intrigued by it.
And then the characters. I was SO invested in them.
Shaareh is incredibly likeable and I found it really easy to empathise with everything she’s going through. Nysha is the kind of best friend everyone wants!!! loyal, supportive and just always there. And Theryn… honestly, I loved him. He reminded me so much of Sokka from Avatar, especially with his humour. He has this ability to never take anything too seriously, even when things are getting intense, and the timing of his jokes had me genuinely laughing out loud while reading.
And then there’s Kaelis. SO mysterious. The tension around him had me hooked from the beginning and I was constantly trying to figure out what was going to happen next.
The tension throughout this book is honestly so good. There’s enough romance, enough spice, but the buildup is what really got me. I kept telling myself “just one more chapter” and then suddenly it was 2am.
And the ending??? I literally screamed “NO!” out loud because I couldn’t believe that was where the book ended. I was genuinely upset that I had reached the end because I NEED to know what happens next. I couldn’t stop thinking about the book and characters whenever I wasn’t reading it 😅😅😅
An absolutely addictive fantasy romance with a really interesting world, characters I immediately cared about, great humour, mystery, tension and just enough spice.
I loved it. Now I just need the next one…! PLEASE!!!
The whole idea of the elemental powers instantly hooked me because Avatar: The Last Airbender was my favourite childhood show, so obviously I was going to be obsessed with a fantasy world built around elements. But I really loved how this book took that idea and made it its own, especially with shadow as an element and the idea of absence/void. The way it’s woven into the world is so clever and I was immediately intrigued by it.
And then the characters. I was SO invested in them.
Shaareh is incredibly likeable and I found it really easy to empathise with everything she’s going through. Nysha is the kind of best friend everyone wants!!! loyal, supportive and just always there. And Theryn… honestly, I loved him. He reminded me so much of Sokka from Avatar, especially with his humour. He has this ability to never take anything too seriously, even when things are getting intense, and the timing of his jokes had me genuinely laughing out loud while reading.
And then there’s Kaelis. SO mysterious. The tension around him had me hooked from the beginning and I was constantly trying to figure out what was going to happen next.
The tension throughout this book is honestly so good. There’s enough romance, enough spice, but the buildup is what really got me. I kept telling myself “just one more chapter” and then suddenly it was 2am.
And the ending??? I literally screamed “NO!” out loud because I couldn’t believe that was where the book ended. I was genuinely upset that I had reached the end because I NEED to know what happens next. I couldn’t stop thinking about the book and characters whenever I wasn’t reading it 😅😅😅
An absolutely addictive fantasy romance with a really interesting world, characters I immediately cared about, great humour, mystery, tension and just enough spice.
I loved it. Now I just need the next one…! PLEASE!!!
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