Bound by Shadows

By Samantha Jayne Young

When a crown refuses to stay shut and the Night begins to whisper names, Serafin-a keeper of doors and laws written in breath-must decide what it means to close something properly.

In a world where every rule has teeth, Serafin's gift is not fire or prophecy, but work: the quiet grammar of keeping things safe. With Kaelen, a man bound by shadows and a history he can't undo, she faces a crown that eats its own worshippers and a Court that mistakes cruelty for grace.

But magic, like manners, is a matter of consent.
And what we keep, we keep together.

Bound by Shadow is a lyrical, intimate fantasy about power, patience, and the kind of love that chooses staying over spectacle.
Perfect for readers of Erin Morgenstern, Alix E. Harrow, and Madeline Miller.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G1MPPSVK
• ISBN13: 9798273885691
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"