Winds of War (Heirs of Tenebris Trilogy #3)

To free the spirits of the Shadow Forest, the evil sorceress must fall.

The past of 647 years ago collides with the present as the fate of Tenebris and all of magic stands on the precipice of great devastation. As Astrid’s heir, Nyla must defeat Dinora, and the humans and pumpkies must forge a path for her to reach the evil sorceress. But is Nyla willing to risk the life she’s only just begun to guarantee the safety of those she cares about and strangers alike?

While the coalition of soldiers, Casters, and Royal Guards scramble to mount a defense against Dinora’s army, Shamira finds herself the leader of the three pumpkie clans in a clash against formidable beasts of stone. Can she put aside her own heart and convictions to become a leader?

Closer to home, Xander struggles to balance the desperation of his heart and the duties thrust upon him in the midst of the chaos. But when a crucial decision is made on the battlefield, he, Nyla, and Shamira are forced to confront their deepest truths. Will they conquer the challenges they face in the fight for Tenebris’s future, or will survival cost too much for them to bear?

The thrilling conclusion to Brianna R. Shaffery’s epic young adult fantasy trilogy the Heirs of Tenebris, Winds of War delivers the truth behind the legends and puts the past to rest at last.

Awards, Accolades, & Editorial Reviews

Recipient of Second Place in the BookFest Spring 2024 Awards for Action & Adventure in Young Adult Fiction

“A rousing and gratifying sendoff to a consistently engrossing fantasy series.” — Kirkus Reviews

Kirkus Reviews Editor Recommendation

“This book succeeds in many ways. […] …this book will work very well for avid young adult fantasy readers.” — Judge, 12th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published
E-book Awards

Things Readers Should Know Before Reading/Content Advisory

Tropes, Themes, & Elements:

• Magic
• Adventure
• Heart
• Original myths & legends
• An evil sorceress
• A battle for the future
• High-stakes danger
• Reluctant heroes
• Magical animals
• SLOW-burn romance

Reader Guidance—Who Winds of War is intended for:

Winds of War is the final book in the young adult fantasy trilogy, the Heirs of Tenebris, and is intended for ages 15 and up. As main characters Nyla, Xander, and Shamira battle the wrath of the evil sorceress and her army, readers should be prepared for:

• Themes of acceptance, self-empowerment, revenge, and morality
• Winds of War is an action-packed novel with some graphic violence and battle scenes. Scenes include death, fighting, and murder.
• While Nyla and Xander realize what they mean to each other, romance is not a central feature of Winds of War or the Heirs of Tenebris series as a whole.

(Disclaimer: This guide is to help give readers an idea of the content within Winds of War and is not intended to be a warning, parental guide, or other means of disclosure to help avoid topics or triggers that may be harmful to them as individuals. Please use the above information as a general guide to help make the best decision for your reading preferences and level of comfort).