One kingdom bound by duty. Another ruled by fear. And a woman caught between them.

Once the finest warrior of her generation, Talyn Dynan now measures every step against the fear of failing again. Haunted by a mission gone wrong, she accepts an assignment to Mithranar—a winged kingdom whose glittering court hides a careful web of alliances, lies, and quiet violence.

Mithranar’s politics aren’t fought on battlefields, but in power, privilege, and who is allowed to matter. As Talyn trains the royal guard and struggles to find her footing, she’s pulled deeper into tensions she was never meant to touch.

In the darkest streets of Dock City, a masked rebel known as the Shadowhawk steals from the powerful and vanishes into myth. To the oppressed human folk, he represents something far more dangerous than crime.

Hope.

Crossing his path forces Talyn to confront uncomfortable truths. With loyalties blurring and unrest rising, Talyn must decide who she truly serves—and whether she’s willing to stand with the people who were never meant to become hers.

A Tale of Stars and Shadow is the first book in an adult epic fantasy series featuring political intrigue, found family, a hint of magic, and a strong female lead.