A hidden bloodline. A waking prophecy. A love that could either save the realm or end it.
Thaelyn Marren enters the Asgar Training Academy wanting nothing more than to prove herself amongst the other cadets, where she must endure life-threatening trials in the hope of manifesting air, water, fire, or earth magic. Not to mention, a lucky few will bond with dragons who select their riders with ancient instinct, answering only to those whose souls burn bright enough to match their own.
When Thaelyn's power stirs in ways no instructor can explain, she draws the attention of the crown, particularly Prince Thorne Dareth, a renowned warrior and dragon rider. Hardened by discipline and haunted by a kingdom he was born to serve, Thorne sees Thaelyn as a danger to the realm and yet is charged with her training. And amidst clashing personalities, an undeniable pull forms between them, potent enough to awaken dark forces that could tear the world apart.
Now, Riftborn creatures thought to exist only in nightmares are slipping through the crack in the Rift. And as they push the realm toward open war, Thaelyn may be the only one able to stop what's coming. That is, only if Thorne can choose between loyalty to his crown or the girl whose power could either save their world or bring it to ruin.
Obsidian Sky is an electrifying fusion of elemental magic, dragon-rider destiny, and slow-burn romance, delivering a richly imagined fantasy world where one fierce girl's power--and one guarded prince's heart-- might be the key to saving their realm or destroying it entirely.--NewIn Books
Enemies to lovers
Dragon-rider fantasy and lore
Slow-burn forbidden romance
High-stakes political intrigue
Destiny/ Prophecy fate
Elemental magic system
Immersive fantasy world
Industry Reviews
Nominated for Goodreads Rising Reader Choice Award 2026
Obsidian Sky is an electrifying fusion of elemental magic, dragon-rider destiny, and slow-burn romance, delivering a richly imagined fantasy world where one fierce girl's power-and one guarded prince's heart-might be the key to saving their realm or destroying it entirely. -NewIn Books
Obsidian Sky delivers an epic tale of elemental magic, ancient prophecies, and a love that burns brighter than destiny itself.
Jill Aster is a Wordsmith! I was blown away by her writing style. It was beautiful and descriptive, but not overly prose-heavy. I could literally see in my head the world she was describing, the training, flying on the dragons, and all the characters. This story was about elemental magic, prophecy, and lost identities, and featured a unique dark world, villains, and war elements. The dragons were funny, and the banter was great.- Goodreads review
This book is not just for ladies, men will enjoy it too...I was very pleased to discover that it was extremely well written and dudes will get into it too, as it vividly describes various scenes and locations. There is battle, extreme training, a history of the dragons, and witty banter throughout. Get this book for yourself and/or your girlfriend/wife.- Goodreads review
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