Broken Gears Series by Dana Fraedrich

"Everything has degrees, and deep evils seem lighter if you are broken enough."Calandra—little sister to the future Count of Bone Bay—likes the idea of supporting her people without the pressure of an official title. She prefers quiet and learning over making dreaded small talk with her fellow nobles.When Nicodemus, a magus with immense power, joins the royal court of Invarnis, Calandra’s life changes forever... more"Everything has degrees, and deep evils seem lighter if you are broken enough."Calandra—little sister to the future Count of Bone Bay—likes the idea of supporting her people without the pressure of an official title. She prefers quiet and learning over making dreaded small talk with her fellow nobles.When Nicodemus, a magus with immense power, joins the royal court of Invarnis, Calandra’s life changes forever. She is entranced when he shows her magic for the first time, but its entry into the royal court has repercussions she never imagined.The world Calandra loves twists throughout the centuries while she, cursed and imprisoned, remembers her old life with envy. Her captor goes to any lengths to discover her secret, and Calandra is fighting for her very sanity within her cell.Meanwhile, a war is coming to Invarnis, a war that will reshape the very fabric of the world. Calandra must decide who to trust and overcome her demons to get revenge...But can she rediscover her lost light once the dust has settled? Raven’s Cry is a dark retelling of Swan Lake set in Dana Fraedrich’s fantasy steampunk world of Broken Gears.Buy it now to experience Calandra’s heart-breaking struggle today!For fans of Suzanne Collins, Sarah J. Maas, and Naomi Novik. In this standalone installment in Dana Fraedrich's fantasy steampunk series, readers will discover a realm of dark magic and technology as they join Calandra in her battle for freedom, hope, and healing. less

She's outrun her dark past. But this secretive new world could chew her up and spit her out..."Out of the Shadows features great prose, a gripping plot, and characters that will remain with readers long after they are done reading the story." --Reader's FavoriteLenore Crowley never lets her guard down. Barely surviving on the streets as a common thief, she lives in fear of the brutal Enforcers who would condemn her to a lifetime of torture... moreShe's outrun her dark past. But this secretive new world could chew her up and spit her out..."Out of the Shadows features great prose, a gripping plot, and characters that will remain with readers long after they are done reading the story." --Reader's FavoriteLenore Crowley never lets her guard down. Barely surviving on the streets as a common thief, she lives in fear of the brutal Enforcers who would condemn her to a lifetime of torture. So when a wealthy family opens their home and offers a fresh start, Lenore gladly accepts by hiding her true identity...Visited by a mysterious crime lord bearing a magical oath and a stark warning, Lenore fears not even her fake persona can shield her from the coming danger. With an oppressive high-society code and the threat of an assassin's blade weighing on her mind, one wrong move could bring her world of lies crashing down.Can Lenore find the courage to forge her own path, or will she be doomed to a life of perpetual torment?Out of the Shadows is the first book in the captivating Broken Gears YA steampunk fantasy series. If you like smart heroines, forgotten magic, and rich Victorian settings, then you'll love Dana Fraedrich's intriguing adventure.Buy Out of the Shadows to enter a steam-powered world of secrets today! less

An expedition to an exotic foreign city. An assassin in hiding, waiting to strike. World changing discoveries.The Springhaven Museum's expedition to Bone Port is underway! Opportunities await Lenore and her colleagues, but discovery and enlightenment are not all they will find in southern Invarnis. Back home in Springhaven, Rook is searching for answers but seems to find only more questions... moreAn expedition to an exotic foreign city. An assassin in hiding, waiting to strike. World changing discoveries.The Springhaven Museum's expedition to Bone Port is underway! Opportunities await Lenore and her colleagues, but discovery and enlightenment are not all they will find in southern Invarnis. Back home in Springhaven, Rook is searching for answers but seems to find only more questions. Who took out a hit on Lenore? What is Bloodstone? A trail of clues becomes fraught with danger, and the quest for truth might demand a price he's not willing to pay. The land of Invarnis is on the precipice of a new age, and the lives of its inhabitants will never be the same again. The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor, but sometimes one must ask: how much is knowledge worth? Some things were locked away for a reason...The steampunk fantasy adventure continues in this exciting continuation of the Broken Gears series. Fans of the Parasol Protectorate and The Finishing School series by Gail Carriger, Sabriel, Lirael, and Abhorsen by Garth Nix, and A Natural History of Dragons and the rest of the Lady Trent Memoirs series by Marie Brennan will delight as this new Victorian era reminiscent world unfolds for them. A multi-layered steampunk fantasy realm of history, subterfuge, colorful characters, potential, and lost magic and technology promises to entrance readers of all ages. less