Summer of Dust and Ash (Stone and Scale Book 2) by Ana Lee

Summer of Dust and Ash (Stone and Scale Book 2)
by Ana Lee
Release Date: April 22nd
Genre: Epic Romantasy/ Dragons

• Multi-POV
• Slow burn
• Fated bonds
• Antagonist turned ally
• Love triangle
• Ultimate good vs evil
• Dragons and ancient magic
• Prophecies
• Corrupt government
• Political intrigue
• Secret high-stakes battles

Welcome to Teir—a shining beacon of hope amidst the ravages of war…or the trappings of a gilded cage?

Following an unforeseen treason and an unexpected attack on the New Orleans Council House, Wilder and his friends escape to the safety of Teir. But secrets, greater still than the ones kept by the people they trusted, arise just in time for Summer Solstice.

As the Red War builds between worlds, another—more ancient and more deadly—brews in the heavens. And its whispers are creeping into the heart of the Eadar.

The dragons, once believed by most to have never truly existed, begin to return—and they’re not playing by the rules. The mysterious Jeselle, born of both dark and dragon magic, takes her place as the first rider. And the hunt for the stones, all that stands in the way of Markus claiming control of everything he touches, finally begins.

But can Wilder and his friends stay alive long enough to find them? Can they truly trust the Magistrie to protect the Eadar, and the humans, from the Dahrk and the havoc it’s wrought? And most of all, can Wilder trust himself?

Triggers: Suitable for 18+

- Reference to graphic violence (brief)
- References to sexual situations (off-page)
- References to mental abuse/manipulation
- Reference to sexual assault (inferred)

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Red Summer (Stone and Scale Book 1)
by Ana Lee
Enter the Eadar—where an ancient cosmic war is brewing, and good will struggle to survive.

Seventeen year old Wilder Ansley is being followed. By who? He hasn’t got a clue. By people and creatures no one else can see. That’s a good enough place to start.

To make matters worse, he’s also able to do things that make no sense at all — like unintentionally setting fire to his foster brother's bed. Without the help of a lighter or matches.

Wilder prides himself that recently, aside from a few unfortunate incidents, he’s been able to keep whatever happens when he loses his cool mostly under control. That is until a freak lightning storm alerts the mysterious New Orleans Council to his whereabouts.
And his burgeoning abilities.

Within hours, Wilder is thrown headfirst into a whole new world, hidden behind a Shroud, and it feels more like home than he cares to admit. Despite his initial hesitations, Wilder finds friendship, and maybe something more, among these new strangers. But it turns out uncovering his place in the Eadar might be harder than he thought. Wilder must force himself to face the truth about who everyone else believes him to be—all while a decades long war escalates within and beyond the Shroud, threatening not only the Eadar and his new found friends, but the human world he’s left behind.

Red Summer blends the high-stakes, coming-of-age journey of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments with the blazing romantic tension of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses— all with a distinct gritty and grounded Southern Gothic, New Orleans kick.

Suitable for older young-adult and adult readers.

Three-time recipient of Readers' Favorite Five-Star Rating

"Ana Lee delivers a brilliant urban fantasy in Red Summer. Characters are described with a depth that surpasses the norm. Descriptions are vivid…Red Summer ticks all the boxes for plot, action, and adventure. I now have another favorite author." — Readers’ Favorite, starred review

“Reminiscent of author Cassandra Clare, Red Summer is engaging and highly readable with a strong emotional core. The world-building is creative and immersive, the writing fluid and believable. And while it begins with a familiar "boy who feels different" trope, this story quickly proves itself to be far more nuanced. Red Summer is a thoughtful, well-crafted novel that stands confidently on its own within the genre." — Readers’ Favorite, starred review

About the Author:
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Ana Lee is the debut author of Red Summer—the first novel of the upcoming dark, gritty, and fast-paced epic contemporary fantasy series, Stone and Scale.

Ana lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she spends her time reading, writing, or dreaming about reading and writing.

Her influences include (but are definitely not limited to) Cassandra Clare, Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, J.K. Rowling, C.S. Lewis, and J.R.R. Tolkien.