Shadowbound

A YA Shifter Academy Fantasy Series with Shadow Magic, Romance, and Rebellion

She broke the Gate once.
Now the Veil wants her back—and this time, it won’t ask.

Ayla Starwyn has survived deadly trials, uncovered forbidden magic, and defied the prophecy meant to control her. But the Veil—a living, ancient force—has begun to crack open, and it wants its chosen Gateborn returned. If Ayla can’t contain the darkness rising inside her, it won’t just consume her—it will tear the world apart.

At Nyxridge Academy, tensions boil over as alliances shatter and secrets surface. Ayla must navigate shifting loyalties, elite shapeshifter politics, and the slow-burn pull of Rafe, the one person tethering her to humanity. But when an ancient enemy returns and a new seal begins to break, Ayla will have to choose: sacrifice her soul to save the ones she loves—or become the weapon she was born to be.

Perfect for fans of Zodiac Academy, Crave, and Blood and Ash, Shadowbound delivers high-stakes romance, magical intrigue, and a fierce heroine who won’t be broken.