Shadow Magic

Thorn, an outlaw's son, was not destined to be a slave, but finds himself sold to an executioner named Tyburn and headed to Castle Gloom in the land of the undead, Gehenna. There, he is likely to be fed to a vampire. Meanwhile, Lilith Shadow, a young girl, never expected to rule Gehenna but becomes the last surviving member of House Shadow, a lineage of dark sorcerers, after her family is murdered. Surrounded by enemies, the only way she can save her country is by embracing her heritage and practicing the forbidden magic of the undead. Just as Lily faces the prospect of leaving her home, Thorn arrives at Castle Gloom. A sudden death brings them together, inspiring them to break the rules and reach new heights in this sparkling, starry night sky-like fantasy. This is the first book in a three-book series.