The Seeker and the Shade

Ellen Osborne

£8.99

An intense, compelling romantic novel for young adults and old – enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn, first love, soul mates, and good versus evil feature in this story of a battle against the darkness, both from within and without…

Inexperienced but determined, Connie is desperate to become a caster to save her village from the deadly Shade. Arrogant and privileged, Jasper is everything she detests. He intends to become a seeker like his father before him, and he has no time for a no-hoper like Connie.

Thrown together at Blackwood, Connie and Jasper are pledged to each other as caster and seeker, learning to light the oath lamps and conquer the Shade, as well as their mutual dislike… but could the undeniable connection that flickers between them become an unbreakable bond? Their lives depend on it, for the vows are failing, the Shade is advancing and only those with the strongest conviction will survive.

Praise from the Waterstones, Manchester Arndale Centre romance book club:

‘Twisty, mysterious and unexpectedly sophisticated’ – Anastasia

‘I absolutely devoured this book within two days!’ – April

‘What an incredible debut novel! Ellen is 100% a new auto-buy author.’ – Alice

‘I loved it. I got hooked from the first page and couldn’t put it down’ – Rayan

‘Enchanted with the world. Couldn’t predict the ending. Thrilled from start to end.’- Amber 

‘Connie is a fiery and passionate FMC who is loyal to her friends and family.’ – Melissa

Praise from the Edinburgh Bookshop, Adults Reading YA book club:

‘An updated Pride and Prejudice meets Harry Potter with vibes of Hunger Games.’

‘The battle between light and dark is almost biblical.’

‘It had me reading non-stop.’

‘Something I would inhale at any age! It has everything you want in a YA fantasy: magic school, hatred at first sight, cool worldbuilding. I really enjoyed the journey.’

‘I will be seeking out the sequel.’