Book One: The Liminal Room
Now Available!
Reality is fragile. And the boundaries between worlds are thinner than we ever knew.
Eighteen-year-old Ceph has been bound to serve the Crown since birth. Trained in elemental magic, all he wants is to survive unnoticed. But when a new, rare elemental power manifests, drawing the attention of a ruthless king, Ceph’s plan to remain in the shadows is shattered.
Across a rift in time and space, seventeen-year-old Nix feels more alive while dreaming than she does when she’s awake. When her dreams begin to bleed into reality, Nix is taken captive by a shadowy research institute determined to unravel the mystery of her rare abilities.
As the lines between dreams and reality blur, Nix and Ceph’s worlds collide. Secrets buried across timelines come to light, leaving the fate of two realities hanging in the balance.
The Liminal Room is the first installment of a gripping new genre-bending sci-fi fantasy trilogy where elemental magic, lucid dreaming, and alternate timelines collide. Told through dual points of view, the story weaves together science fantasy and portal fiction to explore power, identity, and the quiet terror of being controlled by something you never chose.
With undiscovered powers, political control, and morally gray forces shaping every choice, the first book in the Phoenix Awakening Trilogy delivers high-concept worldbuilding wrapped in a dark, liminal atmosphere—a perfect choice for YA and new adult readers drawn to emotionally driven speculative fiction that blurs the line between dreams and reality.
Check out what readers have to say
A deeply intimate fantasy shaped by grief, coercion, and the longing to live beyond imposed roles – Independent Book Review
The unraveling mystery of the plot is so well done. And when the two worlds converge…it is so satisfying – Lesha, Goodreads reviewer
The twists became so unreal (I literally gasped out loud multiple times). I cannot wait to read the next one and I wouldn’t be surprised if this book was the next one to blow up! – Taylor, Goodreads reviewer
The Liminal Room had me hooked from the first chapter all the way to the end. Cass has outdone herself with this book. The way the two stories work so well together is outstanding – Sarah, Goodreads reviewer
To hate or love a character that only exists in the imagination is very hard to write, and she’s done a good job with that – Donna, Booksirens reviewer
Book Two: The Dream Weaver
Every world has a door, but some of them lock behind you.
The Dream Weaver is the suspenseful second installment of the Phoenix Awakening Trilogy. As the fragile space between worlds grows even more dangerous, the saga expands its alternate timeline, blending portal fantasy and sci-fi into a sharp critique of the pull of power and the comfort of illusion. Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven speculative fiction and edge-of-your-seat adventure.
With elemental magic, psychic abilities, and political intrigue, the stakes rise across the dimensions. As loyalties fracture and hidden motives surface, the cost of defying those in control steepens. Immerse yourself in a science-fantasy where the fight for identity and freedom spans timelines—and where trust is the most dangerous move of all.
Available November 10
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