The Shard and The Serpent (Shard Daughters)

Perfect for readers craving toxic dark fated mate romance, gritty dystopian fantasy, feminine-rage magic, masked rulers, morally grey antiheroes, and brutal sci-fi fantasy warfare. She weaponizes a forced mate bond to destroy a criminal empire from the inside. Her: “I wasn’t raised to let go of the past. I was taught to take it to bed. Then to slaughter it.” Him: “Whether to love her, to kill her–I crave her…If she’s the darkest thing in the realm, I’d rather be dragged into her depths than remain incomplete.” In Mirror, ruined kingdoms have risen into darkly inventive criminal empires, each perfecting its trade through human trafficking and ruthless experimentation. Among the shadows, a secret league of female assassins with Fate-blessed powers exacts their ultimate punishment, vendettas paid only in blood. Rayze Angeline is one of them. A Shard Daughter. The Angel of Sin. She can fold oceans, warp gravity, and slip into minds. But her specialty is pleasure threads, entering a person’s mind by fulfilling their darkest desires and commanding them to spill their secrets. Her target? Warrick Ivor. Obsessive Heir to The Serpent. Her sworn enemy. The one man she should never touch. Unfortunately for Rayze, and to Warrick’s smug satisfaction, their souls are bound by Fate. She hates him almost as much as she craves the way he makes her his. Every glance is a challenge, every touch a dare, and neither of them ever walks away without drawing blood. Why would they? Killing is their favorite pastime. But as trafficking empires clash, pirate attacks strike the city, and experimental soldiers descend into the chaos, Rayze and Warrick’s Bond spirals toward a line that, once crossed, could turn obsession into catastrophe. Dark secrets unravel, lust and empires collide, and revenge will be taken. For. Always. No matter the cost. ---------- What You’ll Find Inside Forced fated mate bond twisted into manipulation, seduction, and revenge Obsessive antihero willing to kneel, kill, or burn cities for her “Touch her and die” obsession mixed with primal hunting tension, bloodshed, and toxic attraction Feminine-rage magic wielded by Fate-blessed female assassins Criminal empires built on trafficking, human experimentation, magic-based drugs, and political corruption Gritty dystopian fantasy cities ruled by masked leaders and brutal power struggles Sci-fi fantasy warfare featuring experimental soldiers, pirate attacks, and escalating citywide conflict Memory manipulation, psychological warfare, and reality-warping magic where both main characters are unreliable narrators Found family with witty banter despite violence, vengeance, and political chaos Women supporting women through deadly female friendships and ruthless loyalty Medium-burn romance with explicit spice, emotional destruction, true hate to love dynamics, and a hard-earned HEA (Happily Ever After) Standalone in a series of interconnected standalones ---------- Intended for adult readers: The Shard and The Serpent features explicit content and themes that may be triggering to some. The Shard Daughters series is part of Jinapher J. Hoffman’s multiverse of feminine rage, Wrathos, and is set in the bestselling realm of Mirror. It can be read on its own or alongside the completed Fates of Mirror trilogy and the Alchemight duology. While the romance arc has a complete beginning, middle, and end, the worldbuilding, magic, side characters, and subplots will continue into future Shard Daughters books.
ASIN: B0FJMLCPWH
VSKU: PKV.B0FJMLCPWH.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Hoffman, Jinapher J.
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteed—but the story's all there!