Devian introduces Sterling Rin’Ovana -- a complex, beautiful, and dangerous woman who forges toward a powerful future despite her unknown past. Resentful of the silver eyes inherited from a mother she never knew, Sterling must learn to put aside the wayward glances and the whispered insults of those who see her as a monster. Silver eyes that also betray her as a Devian, and the hunted quarry of the Severon.Born in the midst of a battle between her Veillen father and graekull demons and the blood of her dying mother, Sterling is secreted away by Hemi -- a trusted family servant. She grows in peace and safety until the Severon find her, years later. As they destroy the people and the places she grew to love, Sterling battles their constant push to capture her, as well as her own regret over the trail of destruction that follows her escape.No amount of Hemi’s training could prepare Sterling for the relentless pursuit of the Severon. As she flees, Hemi’s dying words ring in her ears -- urging her to find shelter in the land of Kai’Vari, the place of her birth. While she hopes to find a place to finally call home, she returns to the millennia-old battle between man and demon, as well as fear and mistrust from those who should instead protect her. She also finds -- as her Devian powers emerge -- that she may either be the key to ending the ancient battle, or the catalyst to the world’s destruction. ★★★★" Devian (The Elemental Union #1) by Shanna Bosarge follows Sterling, a silver-eyed orphan whose past is revealed to her on her 21st birthday. She learns that her race puts her in a dangerous and precarious position in society. As a war of the race rages on, Sterling has to fight for her future in a world where few trust her kind. Her journey takes her to Kai'Vari, her place of birth. On the way, she has to make decisions that could spell the end for the few people she holds close to her heart.Author Shanna Bosarge has created an intricately designed fantasy world with plenty of intriguing history in this novel. It took me a while to get the hang of all the terminologies the author used but I started to catch on about halfway through the book. An detailed and very handy map is also provided at the beginning. Once I was immersed in the world, I really appreciated the detail that went into the world-building. Even the chapter names are unique and add depth to the narrative. Sterling and Brom are individually well-developed characters. The author strikes a great balance between making them special without having them lose their vulnerability. Although I wasn't fully sold on their relationship. I think Brom was introduced and brought to the forefront pretty late in the book, so I was left wanting more room for his character to grow. But I was still rooting for them because they are such likable and authentic characters. Even the side characters were all given their moments and I enjoyed the interesting roles they played in Sterling's rousing journey. The author provides plenty of vivid details when it comes to violence in the story. Some of the scenes were fairly brutal but it never became too much for me to handle. I recommend readers sensitive to violence and abuse tread carefully, but if you enjoy Game of Thrones then you'll find plenty to enjoy in Devian with no worries. Overall, the pace is great and the tension builds and holds throughout the book. The emotional payoff is totally worth getting invested in this unforgettable book. I was heavily invested in Kai'Vari by the end and will probably take a couple of days to get my head back in the real world." - Literary Titan Fantasy author Shanna Bosarge is the creator of a popular web series set in the world of Taaneri. Inspired by her love of gaming as well as the fantastic worlds of Marco, Hennig Miura, Ohba, and Obata she began the decade long task of designing her own universe - one that holds magic, hope, and the ever-present battle of good versus evil. In that universe, Ms. Bosarge presents characters who, each in their own way, encounter the true essence of The Elemental Union -- showing that conflict can and does lead to growth. Ms. Bosarge holds a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, and she has used her education as well as her experiences in programming to help craft detailed and compelling characters who could just as easily appear in a multiplayer game as they could the pages of a book. A successful business consultant and single mother, Ms. Bosarge carves time out of her schedule to visit Taaneri as much as she can, often without having to leave her home state of Georgia