Book One of The Sundered Sky
The Colorless Crown
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Thea Hollis
Book One of The Sundered Sky
The Colorless Crown
In a world where every soul is claimed by a god's light, one woman survives in the shadow between them.
Status — currently in development
Spoiler-free synopsis
In Ourenhold, every life is marked by the color of a god.
Delphine was born without one.
Hidden among the poorest shadows of a city ruled by light, she has survived by passing as something she is not. But when a once-in-a-generation trial offers a chance to challenge the crown, protect the people she loves, and uncover why the sky is dying, remaining invisible is no longer an option.
Entering the Gauntlet means stepping directly into the light — and one mistake could expose the forbidden power she has spent her life concealing.
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Story elements
- Forbidden magic
- Hidden identity
- Deadly trials
- Slow-burn romantasy
- Found family
- Class divide
- A fading magical sky
- Reluctant alliances
For the reader
Content notes
The Colorless Crown is written for adult readers. A more detailed list will be published closer to release; below is a preliminary guide to help you decide if this story is for you.
Themes present
- Violence and physical peril (deadly trials)
- Grief and loss
- Class and systemic oppression
- Hidden identity and passing under threat
- Political power and coercion
- On-page adult intimacy (slow-burn)
- Occasional strong language
Age & tone
- Intended for readers 18+
- Slow-burn romance thread woven throughout
- Dark, atmospheric tone with moments of light
- Final content list arrives with the cover reveal
Planned reader extras
What's waiting in the shadows.
First reader extras are planned for late 2026.
- Character artwork
- World artwork
- First looks at the author crest
- Cover reveals
- Book-inspired giveaways
- Exclusive scenes
- Alternate points of view
- Bonus epilogues after publication
The Sundered Sky
The series
Book One of The Sundered Sky
The Colorless Crown
Cover coming soon
Thea Hollis
Book One
The Colorless Crown
Book Two
Title to be revealed
Book Two
Title to be revealed
Book Three
Title to be revealed
Book Three
Title to be revealed
Where to buy
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