Fiction Fest UK 2026

Pre-order THE ESSENCE OF THE EQUINOX for Fiction Fest! All orders come with free goodies including art prints and stickers. The Essence of the Equinox is a completed epic fantasy trilogy set across the twin countries of Soleterea and Mortos. With a lush blend of celestial magic, political intrigue, mythic romance, and tragedy, the series follows Princess Laila Rose of Soleterea as she navigates court rivalries, forbidden love, and a descent into chaos that forces her to choose between her home and her heart. What begins as a courtly coming-of-age evolves into a searing exploration of generational trauma, women’s liberation, empire, and the cost of self-determination in a world where magic is both salvation and curse. II. SERIES TROPES AND HOOKS Star-crossed lovers / Lovers to enemies Political marriage with real feelings Courtly rivals and palace intrigue God-tier worldbuilding: interwoven religions, magic systems (aether and chaos) Tragic villain with romantic past LGBTQIA+ representation (main and supporting characters) Matriarchal ruling system Magic-as-rebellion and magical bloodlines Feminine-coded protagonist with bite: powerful, flawed, and ambitious Cross-cultural diplomacy turned personal Betrayals, forbidden power, secret identities A decadent, Gilded-Age aesthetic meets celestial mythology III. TARGET AUDIENCE Readers who loved: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon The City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty The Bone Season series (later books) An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor The Poppy War by RF Kuang A Court of Thorns and Roses (fans who want more politics, less smut… though there is both!) Adult and crossover upper-YA fantasy fans craving: Matriarchal worldbuilding Darkly romantic plots Fantasy rooted in legacy, identity, and resistance