Marked by Shadows

Bound by light. Cursed by shadow. Hunted by an ancient evil. Lila thought her greatest fear was the prophecy that doomed her life. She was wrong. When a devastating attack destroys her city, Lila discovers a hidden world of living shadows and monstrous beings—the Nightborn. For centuries, these creatures have whispered through the cracks between realms, feeding on human souls while remaining unseen. Now, they've risen… and they want her. Their target isn't just Lila—it's the mysterious warrior bound to her by fate. Keal, the last heir of a cursed bloodline, has spent his entire life fighting the darkness inside him. His shadows are his weapon… and his prison. To defeat the Nightborn, he needs Lila's silver flame. To protect her, he must risk losing himself forever. As their powers merge, so do their hearts, sparking a dangerous connection that could save the world—or burn it to ashes. But every victory comes with a price. Allies vanish. Mentors fall. And in the depths of the veil, a far greater enemy awakens: The Master, an ancient entity whose game has only just begun. Lila and Keal are no longer just fighting for survival. They're fighting for the soul of humanity. And the Master will stop at nothing to claim them both. In a world where love can be a weapon and destiny a curse, one girl must embrace the darkness within—or watch everything she loves be swallowed by the shadows. Perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, Shadow and Bone, and Kingdom of the Wicked, this dark fantasy romance will leave you breathless and desperate for more.