The Bone Shard Daughter cover
Listen on Audible ↗

New to Audible? First month free ↗

Buy Print — Amazon ↗

The Bone Shard Daughter

Andrea Stewart · 2020

The Drowning Empire · Book 1

FaeIndex Verdict

Perfect for those who crave political intrigue and complex world-building with a touch of romance, this novel weaves a rich tapestry of power struggles and hidden identities. It stands out by seamlessly blending an epic fantasy setting with a sapphic romance and a diverse cast, making the journey as emotionally compelling as it is adventurous.

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 kissing only; intimacy fades to black — epic fantasy focus

Tropes

Dual POV Political Intrigue Secret Identity / Hidden Power Heist / Mission Revenge Arc Chosen One Betrayal Sapphic Romance Found Family Cliffhanger Ending Dragons

Content Warnings

Body Horror Graphic Violence Death of Major Character Slavery / Forced Servitude

Series Status

complete

Protagonist

mortal

Audiobook

Available

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

If you liked The Bone Shard Daughter…

See all 3 recommendations →
The Atlas Six cover Book 1 🎧

The Atlas

The Atlas Six

Olivie Blake

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Books like this →

Multiple POV dark fantasy with comparable heat and morally grey characters

Buy on Amazon ↗
A Marvellous Light cover Book 1 🎧

Last Binding

A Marvellous Light

Freya Marske

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Books like this →

Dark fantasy with unusual magic systems and comparable heat

Buy on Amazon ↗
The Sun and the Void cover Book 1 🎧

The Sun and the Void

Gabriela Romero Lacruz

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Books like this →

Dark empire fantasy world-building with comparable heat

Buy on Amazon ↗