The Iron Chest (Amereld Book 1)

The Gods are at war. Jabrael is their weapon.

Once, she obeyed Amereld’s iron laws. Now, imprisoned and confessing to her captors, she reveals the she touched the demon Lumos, refused purification, and embraced monstrosity when survival demanded it.

This is not a chosen-one tale. It is the story of a woman who will shatter laws, betray loyalties, and sacrifice even her humanity to fight a war the rest of the world cannot see.

Praise for The Iron Chest

✦ “Violence, love, lust, magic, and a complex cast… R. A. Neddow is a master of her craft.” —Nikole Severance

✦ “Dark, complex, and utterly original… takes familiar YA themes and transforms them into something layered and psychologically intense, perfect for a mature fantasy audience.” —Mira Maschmeyer

✦ “Sneaks up on you with its beauty, then knocks you down with its heartbreak… a lyrical yet sharp narrative that balances wonder with raw emotion. Fans of The Name of the Wind will feel right at home.” —Alex MacKenzie

✦ “One part coming-of-age, one part political drama, and all epic… a debut that promises great things ahead.” —Ian Barr

Perfect for fans of R. F. Kuang, Anna Smith Spark, and Patrick Rothfuss.