We are so excited to be touring the audio edition of H.E. Bauman’s Under Darkened Skies!
Under Darkened Skies
(Darkened Skies #1)
Publication Date: May 8, 2024
Genre: Fantasy Romance/Post-Industrial
🌌 Friends to lovers
🌌 Only one bed AND only one motorcycle
🌌 Post-industrial fantasy world (subtle 1920s aesthetic!)
🌌 Cozy vibes, epic stakes
🌌 Soft yet strong FMC
🌌 Deadly cinnamon roll book boyfriend/MMC
🌌 Chosen family
🌌 Elemental magic
🌌 Unsolved murders
🌌 Vibes like Adult (18+) Shadow & Bone meets Legend of Korra
A librarian with a secret. A prince looking for redemption. A dark discovery that will force them to confront their truths.
Astrea Sovna is destined to die. As a Lightbringer, she’s expected to serve the Helosian government as a battlefield healer; but when the court seer—Astrea’s uncle—has a vision of her being killed in the line of duty, he forbids her to reveal her powers.
Until now, Astrea has gone unnoticed as a junior librarian. But when she gets reassigned to a diplomatic project to strengthen ties between Helosia and one of its neighbors, she finds herself saddled with her past, in the form of returned war hero and her ex-best friend, Prince Varojin Auris.
Forced to work together, Astrea soon learns that although Varojin has been out of her life for years, he’s still the kind, patient friend she remembers. As they navigate old friendships and imperial politics, the pair discovers that the mysterious shadows stalking the city are leaving a trail of murder victims in their wake. And when Astrea becomes a target, a dear friend gets caught in the crossfire…
As Astrea and Varojin begin searching for answers, they realize there is much more to the emperor’s project than political niceties. If the shadows aren’t stopped, Astrea’s future—and the security of the entire continent—hangs in the balance.
H.E. Bauman is a fantasy author obsessed with all things magical. She’s the author of the Under Darkened Skies series and has a space fantasy series in the works. She’s been writing since she was a child, and some of her earliest stories were about witches, cats, and talking gryphons.
When she’s not writing, you can find her playing tennis, immersed in a video game, or spending time with her family.
You can also follow H.E. on Instagram at @hebauman for more book updates.
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