Dakota RIGGS

Beneath a dying continent, salt veins begin to bleed black water. Shadows whisper forgotten names. And the past refuses… Beneath a dying continent, salt veins begin to bleed black water. Shadows whisper forgotten names. And the past refuses to stay buried. As ancient covenants unravel, Edrin discovers that power in this world was never meant to be inherited—only witnessed and paid for. When his long-lost sister returns, changed by fire and forgotten truths, he is forced to confront the true cost of memory. Meanwhile, Maelis uncovers the empire’s darkest secret: its foundations are built on drowned promises and erased lives. Every victory has been preserved in salt. Every lie sealed in shadow. From underground brine arteries to ghostly fleets drifting across haunted seas, resistance begins to rise. But survival no longer means hiding. In a world where memories can be burned, names can vanish, and shadows can choose their own masters, sacrifice is the only currency that matters. Veins of Brine is the second installment in The Song of Salt and Shadow, a slow-burning, atmospheric dark fantasy series exploring identity, loss, and the price of power. Perfect for readers who love morally gray characters, haunting worldbuilding, and emotionally resonant fantasy. read more