Shadows of Perl, House of Marionne Book 2 By J. Elle

In the thrilling sequel to House of Marionne, the stakes are higher than ever. Quell Marionne has barely survived the explosive Rite of Induction, a ritual that revealed her hidden powers but left her estranged from her family and love. Now, in House of Perl, she finds solace and acceptance but also faces new dangers as she searches for her missing mother. Her quest drags her deeper into a world of dark secrets and perilous magic.

Meanwhile, Jordan Wexton, the assassin and second-in-command of the Dragun brotherhood, is sworn to protect the Sphere—the source of all magic. The Sphere’s very existence is threatened by Quell, the woman he once loved and who now wields the outlawed toushana. As the Sphere begins to crack and war looms among the magical Houses, Jordan faces an agonizing choice: protect the Sphere at the cost of his own heart or betray everything he’s sworn to defend.

With both their futures hanging in the balance, Quell and Jordan must navigate their shattered relationship, conflicting loyalties, and the looming threat of destruction. As they confront their deepest fears and ambitions, the fate of magic and their own lives rests on their decisions. Will they reconcile their past and save the world, or will their fractured hearts lead to its ruin? 📚❤️