The Covenant of Shihala by Laya V. Smith and Kyro Dean

3 min read

Hello friends! This week I am hosting two cover reveals in collaboration with authors and publishers. The first is a feast for the eyes – The Covenant of Shihala by Laya V. Smith and Kyro Dean. Published by Eight Moons Publishing, a Romantic Fantasy Boutique, I am very excited to dive into this book, especially with our Romance Challenge underway! It is an epic fantasy romance novel about 15th century Turkey, the sunless land of Qaf, and Allah’s mischievous creatures: humans & djinn. Let’s learn more!

The Covenant of Shihala

by Laya V. Smith and Kyro Dean

the covenant of shihala

Series: The Fires of Qaf

Publication Date: March 29, 2022 by Eight Moons Publishing

Genre: Fantasy Romance

Artist Information for cover: George Patsouras

Synopsis:

For ten years, street musician Ayelet has been on the run from the faceless slave master who tormented her childhood. Every time she sees a wisp or the jewel-toned face of a djinn lurking in the shadows, she knows her tormentor is close and it is time to move on. Nobody else can see the wisps or the nightkeepers, so Ayelet must trust only in herself and her beloved lyre. Secretly, she longs for a home, but she knows anyone she gets close to will share in her terrible fate when the Faceless Man inevitably finds her. 

Jahmil Amir, djinn prince and heir to the throne of Shihala, has lost his army and with it his hope. The fierce drakonte riders are his only chance of retaking his fallen lands and avoiding an arranged marriage to the despicable queen of a neighboring kingdom. The desire for revenge has blackened his heart and stolen his sense of humor. Only when he hears music does Jahmil allow himself to dream of peace and to hope for a new home. 

When the prophecy of a traitor sends Jahmil into the human world in search of his lost cavalry, he finds Ayelet playing her lyre in the streets. She quickly plucks her way into his heart, while his diamond eyes tempt her with the dream of a real home. But the eight moons of Qaf harbor a different fate. A dark plan is unfolding that will open a rift between the human and djinn lands and unleash a power unknown in either world. To stop it, Ayelet must realize her tortured existence has forged her into an instrument of cataclysmic destruction. Meanwhile, Jahmil must let go of his thirst for vengeance and face the truth that love may be the only thing strong enough to save both of their worlds.


About The Authors

 Laya V Smith is the author of the thriller “The Lumbermill”, winner of the 2021 Maxy Award for Best Thriller. With degrees in history and linguistics from the University of Utah, she has worked as a teacher, textbook writer, and audiobook narrator. In her writing she focuses on research and historical accuracy, while never sacrificing plot or characters. 

Kyro Dean’s works live in the shadows of ghost-publishing and have received high-praise and glowing reviews. Her steampunk romance, The Baron’s Ghost, available on Kindle Vella. She also runs the Vanilla Grass Writing Resource blog to help writers improve their craft.


Thanks for hanging out until the very end of this post! I love the cover of The Covenant of Shihala! A big thanks to Eight Moons Publishing for giving me another opportunity to host this cover reveal. I will be back with the review of this book and a book excerpt in the coming days so stay tuned for that! 🙂

Enjoyed this post? Get everything delivered right to your mailbox. 📫

Kriti K Written by:

I am Kriti, an avid reader and collector of books. I bring you my thoughts on known and hidden gems of the book world and creators in all domains.

Be First to Comment

What are your thoughts about this post? I would love to hear from you. :) Comments are moderated.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.