In a genre too often plagued by gatekeeping and antiquated standards, author Penn Cole has emerged as a formidable voice—an advocate, disruptor, and undeniable force within the fantasy romance space. Her presence is more than literary—it's a reclamation of a world long fenced off to female authors under the guise of “serious fantasy.” With her Kindred Cursed Saga, she doesn’t just pen stories—she dismantles stigmas.

Romantasy Illustrated is excited to offer an Exclusive First Look into Fantasy + Romance Author Leena Kazak's Between Tides and Thunder, available March 31st.

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