Shale City: A Punk Fairytale

"Is it possible to mix fantasy with punk rock? Dani Julian has proven it is."~ Kaution.Tape"If you enjoyed Holly Black's "The Modern Faerie Tale" Tithe, Valiant & Ironside, this series is definitely for you...beautiful world building and characters with true heart and grit."~ Qilin Oddities Book Reviews"Dani has a genius for character building...her characters come to feel like friends, or lost pieces of yourself."~ Constance Plumley, Bestselling Author of Translation~“Dani’s ability to weave magic and reality shines in this series. Scarlett’s journey from child to woman is at once relatable and spellbinding.” -Sophia Luxe, author of These Wicked DeedsIf Carnival Row were punk rock...Welcome to SHALE CITY, a derelict punk rock metropolis populated by the fae creatures who overrun our mythical dreamscapes. A place where magic has diminished and diesel runs thick... sometimes with devastating consequences.Years ago, Twinglader swordsman Ashe sacrificed his freedom in exchange for his grandparents' lives. Now, torn away from his forest faun tribe, he finds himself in the service of Drake, a cunning and powerful satyr chief known for his insufferable cruelty. Drake’s clan, the Doomhands, rule over Shale City with an iron fist, and conquest is never far from their minds. When Drake learns of a magical orb with the deadly power to manipulate and destroy anyone its owner chooses, he strikes out immediately to capture it and brings Ashe along for the ride. But when the Doomhand raid brings an altogether different prize: fire-haired Iona, a nine-tailed fox maiden trained in the magic arts, Ashe discovers a new path to freedom...one fraught with sacrifice, heartache, and the chance to rise up against the oppression that binds him.Written and beautifully illustrated by bestselling storyteller Dani Julian and featuring cover art by acclaimed concept artist Summer Dale, SHALE CITY is a journey into a stunningly original fantasy world with no boundaries, featuring a cast of lavishly imagined, punk-flavored fairytale characters that readers won’t soon forget. Fans of Terri Windling's The Borderland and Holly Black's Modern Faerie Tales will devour this unique series.What readers are saying:★★★★★ “Perfect for fans of grittier fairytales. Like Saga crossed with Francesca Lia Block's The Rose and the Beast.”★★★★★ “I love how diverse Dani’s characters are. And I love that they are never stereotypes. Dani is literally my favorite non-POC writer of Person of Color characters.”★★★★★ "Such a cool story to follow! The author paints a great mental picture and you really feel like you're watching it from your mind’s eye...”★★★★★ "Changed my mind about fantasy. I’m not the type to reread books but I have happily read this one three times since its release.”★★★★★ "I consumed these books. They address subjects that may be too sensitive to closed minded people, (and) they are epic. Yes, I said epic. And I mean it. Enjoy the ride."

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