The Banned: Black Feathers Falling and White Feathers Fading

The Banned Series combines both books in the duology - Black Feathers Falling and White Feathers Fading - in one stunning hardcover.

For fans of Red Queen and The Mortal Instruments. This YA Fantasy duology takes you on a quest dominated by winged Guardians, magic, and curses. Venture through a land that does everything to keep you out.

Hidden away in the human world by her father to protect her, unaware of her origins or who she really is, Lily Adams, the Heir of Light, lives a rather plain life. But when her father is murdered, visions of the Land she is supposed to rule arise, plaguing her with sleep deprivation. After seven restless months, her little village is shaken up by an unearthly energy belonging to none other than Ares Blythe, a black-winged Alatain, who whisks her away from her mundane home to seek this land of her dreams and all the questions it poses.

He takes her on a journey to learn about the magic of the sun and the powers the People of Light hold. With a rebellion of black-winged outcasts who have her back and an army of Red Soldiers who hunt her down, she soon discovers that saving the Banned and honoring her father's memory comes with doubt, fear, and distrust. Driven to understand the meaning behind her visions and learn about her heritage, Lily follows Ares down a dangerous path, shielded by seven Guards, into the Land of Light.

Enchantress. Queen. Savior. As Lily carries the weight of her fate, time presses on relentlessly. The journey through the treacherous terrain of Peccatum proves challenging, with three more Guards to face and attacks spreading across the desert land. Kida Adaima's iron rule extends like fire and Lily can't outrun the inevitable confrontation with her aunt forever.

Lily is determined to find the Enchanter known as In Pariete. She seeks guidance not only in mastering her magic but also in unraveling her mysterious first blood memory. But with meeting him, more secrets unravel and Lily learns Ares' past is far more complex than it may seem.

With Clara and Ares by her side, she ventures further North, toward the City of Light. While Lily is terrified of becoming Queen, has finally admitted her feelings for Ares, and learns how to harvest the magic of the sun, she finds that to stop her aunt's ruthless rule she'll need to be brave, clever, and a little wicked herself.