New York Times bestselling author K.A. Linde returns to the Royal Houses series with House of Shadows: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem, and romance. A YA romtantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and V.E. Schwab. A half-Fae outcast. A forbidden prince. A world teetering on the edge of collapse. Kerrigan Argon was never meant to be chosen. As a half-human, half-Fae pariah, her admission into the Dragon Society breaks every law of her world. Now she's bound to a dragon―and to a brutal year of training that could claim her life. But first, she must survive a journey into the infamous House of Shadows, led by the dark Fae prince Fordham Ollivier. No half-Fae has ever returned from its halls. In a place built on cruelty, secrets, and absolute power, Kerrigan must battle not just enemies―but centuries of prejudice and the slow unraveling of magic itself. Something ancient is cracking. A long-buried spell is weakening. And Kerrigan may be the only one who can stop the collapse―or cause it. Tropes to love : Outcast heroine - Cursed prince hero - Magical society - Dragon academy - Enemies to lovers - Slow burn Praise for Royal Houses : "An epic foray into a world of power and mystery that caught me from the first page. Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber will love this thrilling and romantic start to a brand new series." ― Carrie Ann Ryan, New York Times bestselling author "HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS BOOK WAS THE MISSING PART OF MY SOUL? If you are a Sarah J Maas fan, this is for you. If you are a fantasy fan, this is for you. If you aren't a fantasy fan, this book is also likely for you." ― Novel Grounds "Absolutely hooked from page one! Love the feisty and strong heroine! Fully obsessed with the dragons, magic, and a dark hero who might be more than what he seems. K.A. Linde has become my go-to author. Sarah J. Maas fans will love this book!" ― Sawyer Bennett, New York Times bestselling author "6 stars! Even better than A Court of Thorns and Roses ! A masterfully crafted enchanting flight of adventure, friendship, loss, and love." ― Lauren Campbell, USA Today bestselling author K.A. Linde is the  New York Times, USA Today, #1 Sunday Times  bestselling author of The Wren in the Holly Library . She is prolific in both romance and fantasy and loves the blend of the two. She has a master's degree in political science and a bachelor's in philosophy from the University of Georgia. In her previous life, she was a head campaign worker for a presidential campaign and the coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasy novels, traveling to far-off destinations, and dancing in her spare time. She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband, son, and super-adorable puppy. You can follow her on her social media sites or visit her website for more info.