Danger lurks closer than you think.
In a culture of warriors, Ailani seeks to forge her own path. Life is simple in her small fishing village. Then, when there’s an increase in tax to fund the war effort, everything changes. Ailani is faced with a difficult choice, find a way to pay or be forcibly conscripted into the Service, a brutal system of enforced labor reserved for the expendable.
One way to pay is by enlisting in the military. This means surviving brutal basic training, where only the strongest survive. As training unfolds along the coast, something ancient awakens beneath the waves. The sea—once Ailani’s refuge—now hides a deadly secret and forbidden magic. To survive, she must navigate deadly alliances, endless trials of skill and strength, and learn who she can trust in a world built on obedience, sacrifice, and control.
As bonds form under fire and emotions deepen in the shadow of war, Ailani faces a choice greater than survival. To protect her future—and her heart—she may have to embrace a destiny far more dangerous than the life she was meant to live.
The Jade Hunter is the first book in the Jade series. Blending romantasy, epic fantasy, and military fantasy, this gripping adventure delivers brutal training, high-stakes warfare, dangerous oceans, powerful magic, and a slow-burn romance forged in blood and fire.
Perfect for fans of:
- Strong female warrior protagonists
- Forced conscription & elite military training
- Dragons, magic, and epic fantasy worlds
- Dangerous oceans & hidden sea monsters
- Slow-burn romance and emotional tension
- High-stakes wartime fantasy
If you love fantasy books with dragons, powerful magic systems, warrior heroines, and slow-burn romance set against the backdrop of war, this fantasy novel is your next must-read.
