THE BOOKS

Every story begins somewhere.

Begin with The Shackled Oath, then follow Azaria and her found family through a world of blood magic, sacrifice, and love that refuses to surrender.

First time here? Start with Book One. Later-book summaries may refer to earlier events; the full blurbs are available on Amazon.

The Shackled Oath by Zenna Lake — book cover

THE SHACKLED OATH · BOOK ONE

The Shackled Oath

Born without magic in a kingdom ruled by it, Captain Azaria Sylvenhart leads a squad of outcasts who would burn the world for one another.

When the council turns against her, a feared blood mage becomes an unlikely ally. Hunted by the same powers, Azaria and Quinton must decide whether trust is worth risking everything they have fought to protect.

Found familyEnemies to uneasy alliesMorally gray blood mageSlow-burn romance

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Content information

Mature themes. Intended for adult readers.

The Fractured Wing by Zenna Lake — book cover

THE SHACKLED OATH · BOOK TWO

The Fractured Wing

She survived captivity. But surviving and healing are two very different battles.

As vengeance pulls Azaria toward a war of her own making, the people who love her struggle to reach her. Dain and Quinton would do anything to keep her safe, but the forces that tried to destroy her are not finished.

Dark fantasy romanceObsessive devotionTrauma and healingFound family

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Content information

Mature themes, including trauma and violence. Intended for adult readers.

The Broken Flame by Zenna Lake — book cover

THE SHACKLED OATH · BOOK THREE

The Broken Flame

The Abyss has changed Azaria in ways even those closest to her cannot understand.

With dangerous magic growing beyond her control, the squad faces old wounds, buried bloodlines and new fears. To survive what comes next, Azaria must learn to live with the very power that threatens to break her.

Dangerous magicBlood magic and secretsTrauma recoveryProtective devotion

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Content information

Graphic violence, death, grief, trauma, PTSD, panic attacks, chronic illness, discussions of past abuse, and explicit intimate scenes between consenting adults.

The Rising Fire by Zenna Lake — book cover

THE SHACKLED OATH · BOOK FOUR

The Rising Fire

For the first time, Azaria has found a place where she truly belongs.

In Aelvaraan, her magic grows alongside the bonds she has fought to protect. But an ancient enemy is watching, and the people she loves most may become the price of everything she is beginning to understand.

Ancient bonds and shiftersFound familyObsessive devotionEpic fantasy stakes

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Content information

Graphic violence, captivity, torture aftermath, grief, trauma recovery, discussions of past abuse and infertility, and explicit intimate scenes between consenting adults.

BEYOND THE MAIN SERIES

Standalone fiction

Stories from the wider world, each with a beginning of its own.

Temporary black-and-white title graphic for The Gray Forgetting; this is not the official cover.OFFICIAL COVER COMING SOON

STANDALONE · PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE

The Gray Forgetting

Releasing 15 December 2026

A new romantic fantasy in the world of The Shackled Oath. This is a standalone story, separate from Azaria's four published books.

Title-only teaser shown until the official cover reveal.

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