Reign Returned - by Katie Keridan (Paperback)

About the Book

Born into warring realms divided by gold and silver blood, Kyra and Sebastian are destined to be enemies--but when an outlawed magic that hasn't been seen in centuries surfaces, they are forced to work together to master it. As they uncover the secrets of their realms, they also discover secrets within their own pasts . . . pasts that are far more intertwined than they ever imagined.

Book Synopsis

Born into warring realms divided by gold and silver blood, Kyra and Sebastian are destined to be enemies-but when an outlawed magic that hasn't been seen in centuries surfaces, they are forced to work together to master it. As they uncover the secrets of their realms, they also discover secrets within their own pasts . . . pasts that are far more intertwined than they ever imagined.

Review Quotes

2023 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist in YA Fiction
2022 Foreword INDIES Finalist in Young Adult Fiction
2022 Best Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: Young Adult
2022 American Book Fest Best Book Awards YA Fiction Finalist
2023 Reader Views Literary Awards Bronze Award Winner in Young Adult

"Keridan's worldbuilding is excellently crafted and seamlessly integrated into the story, enhancing the exposition. . . . A fine questing adventure and a promising start to a series."

-Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Katie Keridan made her literary debut at ten years of age when she won a writing contest by crafting a tale about her favorite childhood hero, Hank the Cowdog. After that, Katie continued to write, through college and graduate school and during her career as a pediatric neuropsychologist. But while Katie enjoyed being a doctor, scientific research didn't bring her nearly as much joy as creating her own characters and worlds, so she slowly left the medical world behind to focus exclusively on writing. Her debut YA fantasy novel, Reign Returned, was published by SparkPress in 2022, and her work has been featured in Highlights Hello Magazine, The Blue Nib, Youth Imagination Magazine, Red Fez, The Red Penguin Review, Sand Canyon Review, and Every Day Fiction. She loves sharing her writing with others who feel different, misunderstood, or alone. Katie lives in San Jose, California with her husband and two very demanding cats.