The shadows are stirring—and so is something powerful.
We’re beyond excited to reveal the cover of The Shadow Rises, the second book in the Stormfall series by Maelan Holladay. With its striking design and an edge of quiet menace, this cover perfectly captures the intensity building beneath the surface. Just like its predecessor, this sequel promises a storm of emotion, power, and unraveling truths.
In The Storm Gathers, readers were introduced to a world shaped by subtle magic, deep loss, and the ache of resilience. Now, The Shadow Rises picks up that thread—and pulls it tight. As tensions climb and loyalties are tested, the characters we’ve come to fear for (and maybe fear with) are pushed past their limits. Some will rise. Others will fracture. And in the gathering dark, no secret stays hidden for long.
The Shadow Rises
Power destroys power.
Separated from everyone and everything she knows, Rae Toma is once again lost to the Shatter. This time, however, there is no hope for 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.
As ancient powers rise against them, will these three women subvert destiny and save the world, or succumb to fate and push it over the edge?
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Maelan Holladay brings the same lyrical voice and unflinching depth that made the first book unforgettable—only this time, the stakes are higher, the choices sharper, and the consequences more brutal.
If you’re drawn to stories that simmer with rage, grief, and a fight that never lets up, The Shadow Rises is ready to claim your autumn reading list.
🍂 Coming Autumn 2025
