What to Expect from Echo of Broken Skies (Sky & Ash Book 1, No Spoilers)

If you're curious about Echo of Broken Skies—but you're not sure if it's your kind of book—this is for you. No spoilers. Just a clear, honest look at what kind of story it is, who it's for, and what makes it feel different.

This is Book 1 of the Sky & Ash series: a brand-new YA epic fantasy series with dragons, phoenixes, hidden magic, and a prophecy that changes everything.

What is Echo of Broken Skies?

Echo of Broken Skies is the first book in the Sky & Ash series—a YA epic fantasy written for readers who love emotionally charged stories with rebellion, secrets, and powerful magic. It follows two protagonists whose paths collide around an ancient prophecy: one who's spent her life hiding her power, and one who's desperately trying to survive a world that wants him dead for his.

The tone is sharp and high-stakes—think the emotional depth and rising tension of the later Harry Potter books, but with dragons, phoenixes, and a world on the edge of war.

This series sits alongside (but stands completely apart from) The Dragon Guardian Chronicles. You don't need to read one to enjoy the other—but if you love dragons and found family, you'll want both.

The two protagonists (no spoilers)

Raven — Her magic causes pain to everyone around her, so she's lived in the shadows her whole life. When that power draws the attention of something monstrous, she runs—and finds herself searching for answers in a world she doesn't understand.

Derron — In the kingdom of Vocaris, magic means death. He's kept his wind powers buried for years. But when the king's guards close in, he flees straight into a rebel uprising built on secrets—and a long-feared prophecy.

Two characters. Two separate worlds. One collision that neither of them saw coming.

What the story is really about

At its heart, Echo of Broken Skies is about:

• Hidden magic — power that can't stay buried forever
• Prophecy — and what it costs when you become part of one
• Rebellion — kingdoms built on lies, and the people who start asking questions
• Powerful creature bonds — including a dragon and a phoenix (yes, both)
• Found family — because the people you meet when you're running from everything can become the reason you stop

The romance is a small subplot across the series—not the focus of Book 1. The main engine here is action, mystery, and the growing realization that Raven and Derron are more connected than either of them wants to admit.

What kind of fantasy reader will love this?

Echo of Broken Skies is for you if you love:

• YA epic fantasy dragons with real stakes—not just window dressing
• A phoenix AND a dragon (the cover basically tells you how this goes 🔥🐉)
• Hidden magic and dangerous kingdoms
• Dual POV storytelling
• Prophecies that feel like pressure, not destiny
• Stories that are clean but never soft—action-packed battles with real consequences

Recommended for ages 13+. Like all of my books: no profanity, no explicit content. The violence is action-focused (battles, danger, consequences) without being gratuitous.

How does it compare to The Dragon Guardian Chronicles?

Great question—especially if you've already read Firesight.

If Dragon Guardian Chronicles felt like a fast-paced YA adventure with a light of hope at its core—Sky & Ash takes that foundation and gives it a sharper edge. Both series are clean. Both have found family. Both have creatures that matter. But the tone and world of Sky & Ash will hit differently, especially for older teen and adult readers.

Want to start reading?

Echo of Broken Skies is available in every format:

➡️ Hardcover (exclusive to my website—includes sprayed edges and foil)

➡️ Paperback

➡️ Ebook

➡️ Audiobook (narrated by Eric Michael Summerer and Jessica Threet)

The hardcover is only available here, and yes—it's shelf-worthy. Sprayed edges featuring the dragon and phoenix, a foiled cover, and a two-page map of The Resonance tucked inside.

Start reading today… and step into Sky & Ash. 🔥