Of Astral and Umbral Series by Bonnie L. Price

Their world is broken and so are they.Arianna is an outcast. Her affinity for darkness terrifies those around her. Haunted by dreams of another time, she doubts if she even belongs among her people. Rather than dwell on fragments of a forgotten past, she dedicates herself to protecting her twin brother and their people from the monsters beyond the city walls.The God of Balance, Nalithor, was born a Devillian prince. Twisted monstrosities and unhinged deities are a threat to the world’s mortals... moreTheir world is broken and so are they.Arianna is an outcast. Her affinity for darkness terrifies those around her. Haunted by dreams of another time, she doubts if she even belongs among her people. Rather than dwell on fragments of a forgotten past, she dedicates herself to protecting her twin brother and their people from the monsters beyond the city walls.The God of Balance, Nalithor, was born a Devillian prince. Twisted monstrosities and unhinged deities are a threat to the world’s mortals. His duty is to restore order, yet his superiors block every move he makes.In order to salvage their world, Arianna and Nalithor must overcome their foes. However, they must put themselves back together first…or Avrirsa will fall.Disclaimer: The Of Astral and Umbral series is not a clean read. Expect swearing, violence, and mature themes. less

The God of Balance walks a dangerous tightrope. Thrown into a new culture, Arianna does her best to adapt while attending to her duties. When the God of Balance takes an interest in her, Arianna struggles to determine if reciprocating will break a taboo—or anger the curse that binds her. Nalithor intends to unravel the mystery that is Arianna, one way or another. If she’s an imitation created by exiled gods, he will end her... moreThe God of Balance walks a dangerous tightrope. Thrown into a new culture, Arianna does her best to adapt while attending to her duties. When the God of Balance takes an interest in her, Arianna struggles to determine if reciprocating will break a taboo—or anger the curse that binds her. Nalithor intends to unravel the mystery that is Arianna, one way or another. If she’s an imitation created by exiled gods, he will end her. With the Balance itself at stake, Arianna and Nalithor need to decide where they stand—with, or against each other, before it’s too late. Of Astral and Umbral is a slow burn romantic fantasy series, and is not a clean read. Expect swearing, violence, and mature themes. less