D
Demi Winters
Demi Winters writes speculative fiction. Readers enjoy her detailed world-building and character development, especially in her work "The Road of Bones."
Kingdom of Claw
Synopsis
In the aftermath of a harrowing journey, Silla Nordvig's dream of a simple life has been shattered. Beaten, betrayed, and reeling from the revelation of her true name, she flees Kopa with Reynir Galtung, the ruthless leader of the Bloodaxe Crew.
Forced into hiding together, Silla soon discovers that Rey has been keeping secrets of his own. Stuck in a shield-home with the dangerous man she thought she knew, Silla forms a new plan: master the magic flowing through her veins to save her sister, whatever the cost.
The second Ashen novel unfolds in multi-POV between Silla and her sister Saga as both work to save each other without knowing what the other is doing, set against a Viking-inspired backdrop of political intrigue and slow-burn romance.
Genres
Characters
Reynir GaltungProtagonist
Ruthless leader of the Bloodaxe Crew, hiding secrets of his own.
Silla NordvigProtagonist
Reeling from the revelation of her true name and the magic she carries, determined to save her sister.
SagaSupporting
Silla's sister, whose own POV threads through the multi-POV structure.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to read the first book before starting this one?
This is the second installment in The Ashen series and follows the events of The Road of Bones, so reading the first book is necessary to understand the character dynamics and the established world.
How is the story structured compared to the previous book?
Unlike the first book, this entry shifts to a multi-perspective narrative that introduces new viewpoints to expand the scope of the political conflict.