by S. Jae-Jones
Part of Guardians of Dawn, book 3
First published 2025
Princess Yulana faces a kingdom in chaos. Her grandfather died without naming a successor, leaving the Morning Realms on the brink of civil war. A mysterious dreamer sickness spreads across the land while hungry ghosts terrorize the steppes. The northern territories fracture as rival factions vie for control. Yuli must compete in the Grand Game, a contest that will decide not only her people's future but the fate of the entire empire. As the Guardian of Wind, she carries the responsibility to restore balance alongside the Guardians of Fire and Wood. Yet political intrigue at court proves as dangerous as any supernatural threat. Her former best friend Kho now stands as her rival, complicating every move she makes. The Guardians of Dawn are prophesied to return when the world falls into disorder, but Yuli struggles to master both demonic forces and court politics. The Morning Realms hang in the balance between order and chaos.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, dark-fantasy, epic-fantasy, young-adult-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, epic, politically-intricate, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, competition-for-power, enemies-to-lovers, prophecy
Setting: Morning Realms, Northern Territories, Steppes
320 pages · Hardcover · Wednesday Books
Content warnings: death, violence