Heroes of the Realm · Book One · Fantasy
Fate of the Marked
This was my first time writing a book with a female lead — a strong, powerful protagonist at the heart of it all. The story began as what I like to call a "fun project." After finishing Highest Society, I needed a breather — something lighter, something different. This book was meant to be a short escape from the grim and heavy world I had just built. It was supposed to be a standalone, a one-off adventure to clear my head before diving back into the darkness.
But something strange happened. I couldn't leave it behind. The world still had more to say. The journey wasn't done. And the characters — especially Thalia — refused to fade away. What began as a standalone has now evolved into a planned five-book series. I never saw it coming.
Hence why the second book, The Devourer's Path, serves as a kind of soft reset — expanding the universe while staying true to the heart of the original.
As for the title? It rhymes with Birds of a Feather by Billie Eilish — and that just felt right. It's such a good song too, give it a listen!
One of my favorite moments to write was the build-up to Thalia unleashing her Supernova. The anticipation, the tension, the sheer weight of the moment — it was so satisfying. She's such a compelling character, and that scene still gives me chills.