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Cover Reveal: Cloak of Night by Evelyn Skye

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 ~ Trisarey ~ 1 Comment

Cloak of Night book graphic. Reddish background with white print and cover art illustrations of an eclipse, a red crystalized castle, and soldiers partially visible.

Welcome bookish citizens, your loyal member of the Skye Guard is here! Today, I’m thrilled to reveal the cover of CLOAK OF NIGHT by Evelyn Skye! Cloak of Night, a YA fantasy novel, is the much anticipated sequel to Circle of Shadows Continue reading →

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