The Shadow of Polaris: Heir of Darkness Book 1(Paperback)

Author : D.L. Houpt

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self Published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 3, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 372 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8218469900

Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Heir of Darkness

Tropes :

• Cupid x psyche inspired
• Enemies to lovers
• Morally grey, complicated FMC
• Feminine RAGE
• Epic fantasy feel
• 🌶 Spice level 2/5

Overview:

“When winter and spring coincide, darkness’s heir brings the light of truth and the fall of vanity. Only embers of life can destroy visions of death.”

Following the accusation of her sister’s murder, five years ago, Elpis was sentenced to a life in the Tower outside of Ursae. Banished, far across the Northern Flatlands, to an eternity of unruly abuse and mind numbing isolation.

Now, broken and beaten, she receives an anonymous gift that will alter her fate forever. Haunted by nightmares of a malevolent goddess, Elpis must unravel the secret of an ancient prophecy and tame the shadows rising within her in order to take back her freedom.

With enemies at every turn, Elpis must choose her allies wisely, and learn that sometimes, freedom may come at a price.

Author’s Note and Trigger Warnings

The Shadow of Polaris contains some themes of self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and self hate. Although I welcome any and all readers, please keep in mind these trigger warnings.