The Construction of Shadows

by Dakota Jackson

FBT review:

Discover your next indie fantasy obsession with *The Construction of Shadows* by Dakota Jackson.

In a world where 74% of people wield divine powers, powerless Meiling Katz and sun-blessed heir Suraya Zialitos enter an elite magic academy with very different goals—climb the political ranks, and avenge a murdered family. When terrorist attacks tied to a brutal massacre shake their world, the estranged best friends must reunite to uncover the truth.

Perfect for readers searching beyond the usual bestseller lists, this YA fantasy blends the heart of *Percy Jackson* with the rich worldbuilding of *Avatar: The Last Airbender*. Expect fierce female leads, meddling gods, complex magic, found family, and a gripping academy setting in a bingeable ebook series starter.

Publisher Description:

In a world where 74% of the population possesses unique abilities passed down by the 16 Divinities of the Sun and Moon, it takes a miracle to stand out…

Or a disaster.

Meiling Katz is a nobody. With no Divine blood and a mysterious illness that’s plagued her since the Lunar Eclipse Massacre killed her parents thirteen years ago, she’s powerless. Nevertheless, Meiling is determined to attend the prestigious Zialitos Academy for Sun-Gifted Children and rise in the ranks of their country’s lawmakers.

Suraya Zialitos is a living legend. As the heir to the most powerful lineage in the world—those descended from Ataru, Divinity of the Sun—Suraya is destined for greatness. But Suraya does not want greatness, she wants revenge for her family slaughtered by the notorious Miyako family in the Massacre.

When the childhood best friends arrive at the Academy only to find a string of terrorist attacks linked to the Miyakos, their initial plans go up in flames. With their friendship unraveling and the country in terror, they realize there’s only one way to solve this: together.

Percy Jackson meets Avatar the Last Airbender in the first of this thrilling young adult fantasy series! Perfect for fans of headstrong FMCs, found family, complex magic, magical boarding schools, and meddling gods!

Promotion: Nov 27, 2025 - Dec 2, 2025

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