A Shadow so Queenly and Defiant
(2026)(The fourth book in the Counterpart Academy series)
A novel by Sam Blood
In the final showdown between mother and daughter, only one will emerge victorious.
After the devastating loss of Jupiter and my crushing defeat at my mother’s hands, our revolution lies in ruins. I return to the familiar halls of Counterpart Academy, seeking solace and the strength to rebuild and lead our army. But Sephy wants nothing to do with me, and Aberdeen and March have vanished without a trace on a dangerous mission. We’re isolated, divided, and even our beloved academy is more vulnerable than ever.
As I struggle with my fears and the shattered remnants of my once-unshakable resolve, an unexpected figure from my past reappears, changing everything. Meanwhile, my mother prepares to make her final move, leading us to an inevitable battle that will reshape the Praetory. Only one can wear the crown.
Can I rise to the challenge, or will I be forced to watch our world burn?
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
After the devastating loss of Jupiter and my crushing defeat at my mother’s hands, our revolution lies in ruins. I return to the familiar halls of Counterpart Academy, seeking solace and the strength to rebuild and lead our army. But Sephy wants nothing to do with me, and Aberdeen and March have vanished without a trace on a dangerous mission. We’re isolated, divided, and even our beloved academy is more vulnerable than ever.
As I struggle with my fears and the shattered remnants of my once-unshakable resolve, an unexpected figure from my past reappears, changing everything. Meanwhile, my mother prepares to make her final move, leading us to an inevitable battle that will reshape the Praetory. Only one can wear the crown.
Can I rise to the challenge, or will I be forced to watch our world burn?
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy