Book Spotlight Thursday: (Audio Edition) Under Darkened Skies by H.E. Bauman

In the spotlight this Thursday, we are celebrating the audio release of Under Darkened Skies by H.E. Bauman!

Under Darkened Skies (Darkened Skies #1)

Publication Date: May 8, 2024
Genre: Fantasy Romance/Post-Industrial
Narrator: @brittneylynnvo 
Original Music: @hayley_turner_writes

Features

🌌 Friends to lovers
🌌 Only one bed AND only one motorcycle
🌌 Post-industrial fantasy world (subtle 1920s aesthetic!)
🌌 Cozy vibes, epic stakes
🌌 Soft yet strong FMC
🌌 Deadly cinnamon roll book boyfriend/MMC
🌌 Chosen family
🌌 Elemental magic
🌌 Unsolved murders
🌌 Vibes like Adult (18+) Shadow & Bone meets Legend of Korra

A librarian with a secret. A prince looking for redemption. A dark discovery that will force them to confront their truths.

Astrea Sovna is destined to die. As a Lightbringer, she’s expected to serve the Helosian government as a battlefield healer, but when the court seer—Astrea’s uncle—has a vision of her being killed in the line of duty, he forbids her to reveal her powers.
Until now, Astrea has gone unnoticed as a junior librarian. But when she gets reassigned to a diplomatic project to strengthen ties between Helosia and one of its neighbors, she finds herself saddled with her past, in the form of a returned war hero and her ex-best friend, Prince Varojin Auris.

Forced to work together, Astrea soon learns that although Varojin has been out of her life for years, he’s still the kind, patient friend she remembers. As they navigate old friendships and imperial politics, the pair discovers that the mysterious shadows stalking the city are leaving a trail of murder victims in their wake. And when Astrea becomes a target, a dear friend gets caught in the crossfire…

As Astrea and Varojin begin searching for answers, they realize there is much more to the emperor’s project than political niceties. If the shadows aren’t stopped, Astrea’s future—and the security of the entire continent—hangs in the balance.

Available Now on AUDIBLE

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

H.E. Bauman is a fantasy author fascinated with all things magical. After spending her childhood writing stories, she went on to receive her bachelor’s in English and has continued writing ever since. When she’s not reading or writing, she enjoys playing tennis, immersing herself in video games, and spending time with her family.

Learn more about H.E. Bauman at @hebauman on Instagram