The war is over, but Raya's battle has just begun.

The Great Spirit has returned and chosen Raya as her vessel-a sacred duty she never asked for. All she wants is to heal alongside her sister and her people, but that is little more than a pipe dream. Destiny pulls her toward the City of the Spirits, where she must master the power within her-or die trying. With the demons of her past and the pressures of the prophecy fighting for dominance in her mind, she drowns them in reckless revelry at every city along the way.

What does it matter anyway, when no one believes in her?

Far away, Orion Valor bears a new crown and is working to rebuild Corath into a kingdom worth fighting for. But an ancient voice whispers promises of power, tempting him down a path he swore never to walk. As darkness coils around him, he must decide: Will he be the ruler his people need or the tyrant history expects?

In the wake of war, ancient prophecies arise. Our heroes must confront their pasts and forge their futures anew-or risk the wrath of the Spirits Reborn.

For fans of A Broken Blade and From Blood and Ash, Serpents and Shadows is a spellbinding sequel filled with prophecy, peril, and a romance destined by fate. Join Raya and her companions on an adventure to unravel the secrets of a prophetic power in the thrilling second installment of the Essence and Runes series.

Content Warning: This book contains mature language and themes, sexually explicit scenes, and content that may not be suitable for all readers. Trigger warnings include, but may not be limited to: grief, loss of parents, death/war/gore, anxiety/PTSD, gambling addiction, alcohol dependency, maternal mortality, etc. Reader discretion is advised.