Tides of Memory (The Shattered Sky Saga #2)

How We Got Here

In the time leading up to the Courting, Brida Larrow—a human from Escalia in the Northern Ridge—was desperate. Desperate to escape her small town. Desperate to save her father.

So when an opportunity presented itself, she seized it, forging an invitation to the Courting of Azmeer—the annual trials held by the Fae courts, where only a select few earn the chance to join their ranks.

The four courts of Azmeer—the Eternal Court, the Court of Shadows, the Court of Reflection, and the Court of Whispers—rule across the continent of Eldara.

Though their territories stretch far beyond the capital, their political power is concentrated within the city of Azmeer, where each court is represented by its ruling House.

With her forged invitation, Brida gains entry to the trials after a mysterious Fae—later revealed to be Marsh—allows her passage.

Within the Courting, she forms unexpected bonds with Lil Towler, Tamra, and Oz Kadem, finding friendship in a place designed to break even the strongest. At the same time, she draws the attention of Prince Dainan Luchien of the Court of Shadows, and becomes entangled with his brother, Alvar Luchien—heir to the Kingdom of Eldara.

As the trials unfold, Brida is pulled into a dangerous web of political intrigue, awakening gods, and forbidden desire. In the end, she gives herself to Dainan—only to be taken by Marsh as the first book closes.

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Lil Towler, a half-Fae nymph from Lesalia, entered the Courting determined to carve out a future of her own—one separate from the shadow of her powerful family.

Instead, she is forced into a nightmare.

Her uncle, Thalius, binds her in marriage to Prince Rai Luchien—her abuser—revealing a truth few are aware of: the depth of cruelty Rai has long inflicted upon her.

The wedding ends in blood.

Rai brutally murders his brother, Alvar, before the eyes of the court. In the chaos that follows, Lil is taken by Prince Dainan Luchien. Where they have gone remains unknown.

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Kadian Taldot, a human with Fae heritage from Escalia, has been Brida’s closest friend since childhood. Restless and hopeful, he has always longed for something beyond the life they were given.

When his invitation to the Courting arrives, he believes it is their chance to finally claim that future.

But Azmeer changes everything.

There, he meets Lil Towler—and something shifts. Though he cannot yet understand the force that binds them, he knows it is not coincidence.

Now, with Brida and Lil both taken, Kadian is left with one purpose: uncover the truth behind what is happening—and find a way to bring them back.