Shandiin by Adelina Zack

Suspenseful. Romantic. Twisty. Magical. Murder. Shandiin by Adelina Zack is a fantasy murder mystery perfect for fans of Alex Aster, Leigh Bardugo and Victoria Aveyard.

Welcome to the banquet!

A Duchess, suddenly thrust into power after her father’s untimely death. A Duke, navigating the perilous first year of his reign. A Duchess, entangled in a forbidden affair. A Duke, accused of murdering his own father. A Duchess, fighting for the survival of her people. And a dead King.Every fifty years, the leaders of the six houses gather for the royal banquet, a grand event meant to unite the rulers of the land. Seventeen thousand years ago, King Shandiin Somerset cursed the other houses, securing the peace of The House of Sun and warding off war. But when King Apollo is found dead on the second night of the banquet, those ancient curses take on a new meaning.

With no shortage of secrets, rivalry’s, and forbidden love. The question remains: Who Killed The King?

Info:

Pages: 285

Language: English

Tropes:

Lovers to Enemies, Forbidden Romance, Forced Proximity, Sapphic Romance, Locked-Room Mystery, Female Sleuth, Amateur Sleuth

Trigger Warnings:

0

Rating Spice Level from 0-5:

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Audience:

Young Adult - 13-18

About the Author:

Adelina Zack is a self-published author. Her debut novel Shandiin released in June 2025. She may be young in age, but is old enough in imagination to have written countless stories and scripts. She calls Illinois home, though her mind often wanders off to fantastical realms of her own creation. When she’s not writing, you can find her passionately solving murder mystery’s and belting her favorite musical soundtracks.