A city-state crumbles into ruins. Ancient values are erased. For clockmaker Clemenza Giudice, once a noble, restoring her family's standing is all that matters—even if it costs her soul. A determined young woman, her ambition could lead to salvation or ruin. Her chance? A daring plan to steal illicit technology for the very man who ruined them. But this isn't just a simple theft; it's a desperate gamble in a labyrinthine game of political maneuvering that could shatter her world and reveal deep-seated betrayals. As Clemenza embarks on a perilous journey into a corrupt capital, she's joined by a rival clockmaker, an ostentatious smuggler, a pleasure house slave, a clever thief, and a mysterious architect. Controlling this disparate crew proves much harder than controlling clocks in this intricate Italian Renaissance-inspired world, where advanced clockwork artistry defines society, yet also poses grave dangers. Amidst the power struggles and impossible choices, Clemenza must confront the darkness within. To protect her family, she may have to become like the man she despises, wrestling with her convictions in a world teetering on the edge of its faith. Will she save her city, or succumb to its shadows? Perfect for readers who enjoy high-stakes fantasy novels that blend intricate world-building with profound moral questions, akin to A Golden Fury by Samantha Cohoe or Secrets in the Mist by Morgan L. Busse. Discover Of Constellations and Clockwork, where a daring heist sets off a chain of events that could change everything. Part One of The Stelnove Saga.

What happens when the past seeks vengeance, the present is lonely, and the future looks uncertain? While Kylie survived the kidnapping incident of June, it’s left her life in shambles, constantly confined under her mother’s supervision or locked in her bedroom. Worse, Kylie soon learns that while Asuza may be dead, his supporters are very much alive — including a certain familiar woman from the kidnapping who knows Kylie’s at fault for Asuza’s demise and wants nothing more than to repay the favor. All Kylie can do is trust Siani, even knowing Siani allowed her to be kidnapped in the first place and that Siani openly hides yet more secrets — dark secrets that could threaten Kylie’s own existence. But if she can’t count on her own future-self, who can Kylie trust? She’ll have to decide who her allies are— and fast — if she wants to survive in this new life or else she won’t make it to the end of the year. Riyati Rivals is the second book in a new adult/adult contemporary, low dark fantasy series that seeks to explore themes of identity, legacy, generational trauma, and finding your own path in life. The series is set in the modern day fictional Southern US town of Opal Pines and includes multiple first person perspectives with characters across a range of queer, neurodiverse, and socioeconomic statuses.