House of Shadows

By K.A. Linde

Book Overview

New York Times bestselling author K.A. Linde returns to the Royal Houses series with House of Shadows: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem, and romance. A YA romtantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and V.E. Schwab.

A half-Fae outcast. A forbidden prince. A world teetering on the edge of collapse.

Kerrigan Argon was never meant to be chosen. As a half-human, half-Fae pariah, her admission into the Dragon Society breaks every law of her world. Now she's bound to a dragon--and to a brutal year of training that could claim her life.

But first, she must survive a journey into the infamous House of Shadows, led by the dark Fae prince Fordham Ollivier. No half-Fae has ever returned from its halls. In a place built on cruelty, secrets, and absolute power, Kerrigan must battle not just enemies--but centuries of prejudice and the slow unraveling of magic itself.

Something ancient is cracking. A long-buried spell is weakening. And Kerrigan may be the only one who can stop the collapse--or cause it.

Tropes to love:

Outcast heroineCursed prince heroMagical societyDragon academyEnemies to loversSlow burn

Praise for Royal Houses:

"An epic foray into a world of power and mystery that caught me from the first page. Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber will love this thrilling and romantic start to a brand new series." -- Carrie Ann Ryan, New York Times bestselling author

"HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS BOOK WAS THE MISSING PART OF MY SOUL? If you are a Sarah J Maas fan, this is for you. If you are a fantasy fan, this is for you. If you aren't a fantasy fan, this book is also likely for you." -- Novel Grounds

"Absolutely hooked from page one Love the feisty and strong heroine Fully obsessed with the dragons, magic, and a dark hero who might be more than what he seems. K.A. Linde has become my go-to author. Sarah J. Maas fans will love this book " -- Sawyer Bennett, New York Times bestselling author

"6 stars Even better than A Court of Thorns and Roses A masterfully crafted enchanting flight of adventure, friendship, loss, and love." -- Lauren Campbell, USA Today bestselling author

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1464253552
• ISBN13: 9781464253553
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Bloom Books
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.8" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 14 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 9 to Postsecondary