The Shadow Rises [Hardcover]

Return to the sprawling fantasy saga that Kirkus Reviews called an electric work of epic fantasy, where three powerful and morally gray women will either save their world—or bring it closer to destruction.

Power destroys power.

Separated from everyone and everything she knows, Rae Toma is once again lost to the Shatter. This time, however, the Compass has been claimed—and there is no hope of escape.

Now the bearer of Eriysha's Compass, Nur Del Sue returns to her islands—where old enemies await. Caught between the goddess's task and her desire for revenge, the Stormwitch soon realizes that she will need to place her trust in the very people who betrayed her.

Upon reaching the shores of Okaro, Alana Zaya finds a tangle of politics and deception left behind by her mother. Facing opposition from all sides and denied by her homeland, the Queen of Darkness is pushed to the breaking point.

Can these three women avert disaster yet again, or is their—and the universe’s—luck running out?

Includes bonus chapter from a new POV.Maelan Holladay was born and raised in the bay area. She likes crocodiles and fantasy books with complex worlds.

She is currently pursuing a bachelor's in animal biology.The Storm Gathersis a delight, an exhilarating tale of elemental witches, magic schools, rebellions and power games. The world is big, fresh and full of energy, and the characters fizz with secrets and undiscovered feelings. Sparky dialogue, lashings of humour and a propulsive plot will leave readers desperate for more by the story's end. An intriguing start to what promises to be a stellar series.Fast-paced, thrilling, and full of stormy seas, pirates, and witches.The Storm Gathersfeels modern and fresh while harking back to the best fantasy traditions, with a world that is expansive and wholly original. Holladay is definitely an author to watch.There is one tl“G