Dreadbound Ode Series by Jordan Loyal Short

Brohr has been lied to, abused.All he wants is to live in peace, away from the ignorance of his village, to outrun the raging ghost which haunts him.But a hidden evil seeks to harness Brohr's fury. Accused of murder, hunted by ruthless soldiers, Brohr delves the way of the Skald, unlocking forbidden blood magic as he unearths terrible family secrets.When the red moon is broken, and all is lost, it’s up to Brohr to lead a rebellion, or face the end of the world.

Adrift in the void, Henrik’s rescue is only a prelude to slavery.But his new life on Tyria is not at all what he expected. When the illustrious House of Quoll purchases him, Henrik finds himself living in the home of his old enemy, Prefect Brasca Quoll. Desperate to hide the truth of his last days on Heimir, Henrik dives into the murderous game of Tyrianite politics. Devastated by the catastrophe on the Norn homeworld, the Federation teeters on the brink of civil war... moreAdrift in the void, Henrik’s rescue is only a prelude to slavery.But his new life on Tyria is not at all what he expected. When the illustrious House of Quoll purchases him, Henrik finds himself living in the home of his old enemy, Prefect Brasca Quoll. Desperate to hide the truth of his last days on Heimir, Henrik dives into the murderous game of Tyrianite politics. Devastated by the catastrophe on the Norn homeworld, the Federation teeters on the brink of civil war.While the Shining Ones maneuver their champions for the final confrontation, Henrik’s fevered visions unveil the scope of Moriigo’s nightmarish rebellion.Aboard a stolen voidcraft, Brohr and Lyssa hurtle into the depths of the starry abyss, on a desperate exodus in search of safe haven. But the outer reaches of the system are full of strange worlds, haunted ruins, and bizarre cults.As anarchy grips the streets of Tyria, Henrik vows to reveal the true peril facing the Federation: Moriigo’s return! While rival electors, assassins, and federal inquisitors plot the downfall of House Quoll, Henrik must bind himself to the future of his onetime enemies, lest the horrors of his prophetic visions come to pass! less

Lyssa is going to the Dead Place and everyone she killed will be waiting.As the Hidden One’s twisted plan to resurrect the Deep Gods unfolds, the only way to stop him is a secret buried in the land of death. But Lyssa has not given up. If the Deep Gods can return, so can she. Can Lyssa find a way back? Can she delve into hell’s darkest corners and emerge with the lore to stop the Deep Gods’ rise? Or will she become a lost soul, like so many of those she loved in life? Ancient horrors will wake... moreLyssa is going to the Dead Place and everyone she killed will be waiting.As the Hidden One’s twisted plan to resurrect the Deep Gods unfolds, the only way to stop him is a secret buried in the land of death. But Lyssa has not given up. If the Deep Gods can return, so can she. Can Lyssa find a way back? Can she delve into hell’s darkest corners and emerge with the lore to stop the Deep Gods’ rise? Or will she become a lost soul, like so many of those she loved in life? Ancient horrors will wake. Skalds will sing. And a blind seer will see the shadows gather.Lyssa Pedersten has tasted poison, and hell had best beware. less