Shattered

Shattered by Kevin Hearne is a dark urban fantasy set in a near-future London where a magical underground war between the British and the Americans has spilled into the public eye. The protagonist, a reluctant mage, is drawn into a conspiracy involving a powerful artifact and a shadowy organization. The tone is gritty and atmospheric with a slow-burn romantic subplot, earning it a blend of urban-fantasy and paranormal-romance. The novel features a chosen-one arc, a mentor figure, and a morally complex antagonist faction, all set against a backdrop of political intrigue and hidden magic.