These Shattered Spires (Wyrdos) by Cassidy Ellis Salter - Dark Fantasy Paperback

Dive into a rotten and bloody world where four magical rivals are forced into a deadly competition in These Shattered Spires, the first book in the Wyrdos trilogy. This gothic, visceral, and utterly compelling dark fantasy novel is perfect for young adult readers aged 13-18.

The World of Fourspires: Beneath a sky described as a 'dome of teeth and spittle,' the world decays. At its heart lies Fourspires Castle, home to arcanists skilled in bone, blood, botany, and stone magic. The assassination of the king plunges the realm into chaos, forcing arcanists and their familiars into 'The Slaughter' – a brutal competition where survival means killing.

Meet the Wyrdos: Amidst the bloodshed, four rival familiars must unite to survive and lift the curse plaguing their world:

• Taro, a bone witch still hung up on her ex.
• Nixie, a botanical familiar sharing her room with a ghost.
• Elliot, a cursed and vengeful blood familiar.
• Alix, banished from the stone arcania tower and shrouded in secrets.

Specifications:

• Author: Cassidy Ellis Salter
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Page Count: 400 pages
• Reading Age: 13 - 18 years
• Dimensions: 12.8 x 2.8 x 19.6 cm
• Weight: 320 g
• Release Date: September 10, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1526682982
• ISBN-13: 978-1526682987

These Shattered Spires is praised for its ambitious and gruesome narrative, complex morally grey characters, unique world-building, and brilliant magic system. Prepare for a compelling read that flips from entertaining to heart-wrenching.