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THE EPIC DARK FANTASY SERIES
Chains of Orenda
Will Sorrena be the master of her fate... or a pawn in another's game?
In a realm where power is inherited and destiny is predetermined, Princess Sorrena Faelan stands as the formidable heir to one of the most influential thrones. At thirty, her path
seems unwavering—until she enters the Obsidian Keep for the Anama Trials. Within its shadowed halls, Sorrena confronts a labyrinth of treachery, forbidden desires, and dark
secrets that challenge everything she believed about her lineage and herself.
Ravka Macmara was born into blood and salt.
To survive, she learns to be ruthless. Merciless. A blade in the dark.
At the orphanage, she finds an unlikely bond with Briac, another discarded girl with fire in her bones. Together, they become more than friends—they become family. But when a deadly encounter with a noble forces their hand, Ravka must do the enlist as a Stormblade, a soldier in the Queen's brutal army, or risk losing the only person she has left.
She will rise. She will fall. Blood will crown her…and curse her. But Ravka refuses to break—not even when a staggering secret threatens to destroy everything she's fought for.
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About the Author
Raised in Boulder, CO, N.M. Peterson calls the sun-soaked deserts of Arizona home...for now. She writes fantasy novels that explore human nature and the complexities of power - featuring, of course, swoon-worthy male characters and fierce stabby female protagonists. At home she is the proud parent of an incredible teenage son, whose uncanny ability to leave half-full glasses around the house is rivaled only by his prowess on the hockey rink. Their household is further enlivened by two grumpy cats and a bearded dragon that she's watching carefully for signs that he's ready to chew firestone yet.
Reader Reviews for When Feathers Fall
When I say I absolutely devoured every single word of this astonishing masterpiece, I am not lying. No skim reading here. -Heather Harlow
This book genuinely stuck with me. The prose is lyrical without being overly flowery, the emotional stakes feel real and raw, and the themes of power, grief, legacy, and identity are so well done. I’ll be the first in line for
book two. -Courtney
I absolutely loved it. It was
probably my favorite read
of 2025 so far. It hooked me
in right from the beginning
and never let up.
-Jenna R.
Holy moly! This book was so beautifully written! The level of attention to detail to each character and to each character's backstory made it easy to follow along. Sorrena’s character is such a badass. The funny banter between
characters and the drama in each chapter kept me engaged. And omgggg that cliff hanger!!!
Content/Trigger Warnings
Your mental health matters! Please check the content warnings and spice levels below for each series before reading.
Child experiments and torture, death, physical violence, strong language, closed door/fade to black spice.
When Feathers Fall - death, verbal, mental, and physical abuse, physical violence, strong language, drug use, bullying, torture, murder. Fade to black spice.
When Blades Shatter - death, physical abuse and violence, strong language, drug use, necrophilia, torture, murder. Open door spice.
When Kingdoms Kneel - death, physical violence, strong language, drug use, murder, verbal abuse. Open door spice.
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