The Stormbringer Saga - Daughters of Flood and Fury

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This powerful sequel to Saints of Storm and Sorrow brims with unruly magic and pirates, moon-eating dragons and sizzling Sapphic romance.

Enthralling Filipino-inspired fantasy for fans of The Hurricane Wars, R. F. Kuang and Tasha Suri.

Several years after the defeat of the Codicians in Aynila, Lunurin and Alon are fighting to solidify their alliances across the archipelago. But petty rivalries, suspicion and conflicted loyalties threaten to undermine their efforts.

Inez has been training as a tide-touched healer with Alon, but the gentle side of Aman Sinaya's gift does not come naturally to her. When she hears a rumour that her sister Catalina is living among a group of missionaries on a nearby island, Inez embarks on a dangerous journey over the sea. Aboard a pirate ship, she meets Umali, the boat's fierce fire-tender captain. Umali has never been gentle, and she burns brighter than anyone Inez has ever known.

Lunurin and Alon are desperate to follow Inez, but the Codicians are closing in with a powerful armada to retake Aynila. To stand any chance, Lunurin must unify the disparate factions of her forces before the festival of the eclipse, when the world's magic will be at its strongest.

Three goddesses stand behind them. But without human allies, even that power may not be enough to save their islands and the people they love.

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Praise for the Stormbringer Saga


"Gabriella Buba writes the way the ocean moves: rhythmic and rolling, with dark currents and a powerful grace. Saints of Storm and Sorrow elegantly weaves the rich tapestry of Filipino folklore into a poignant, harrowing tale of magic and rebellion and sacrifice. Every page is drenched in the pain and hope that characterized our centuries-long struggle. This is fantasy at its finest, but it's also a story about us, and about how my love for you is one with our love for the motherland." Thea Guanzon, New York Times, USA Today and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars


"Action, magic, romance... An unforgettable story filled with inspiration from myths across the Philippine islands. Crafted with exquisite detail that will resonate with fantasy fans--from those seeking new adventures to those like me, aching for the familiar." K.S. Villoso, author of The Wolf of Oren-Yaro


"A story of secret identity and concealed powers through a magical mixed kid's double life-the narrative architecture of Filipino folklore crashing against the rise of colonial power-I'm obsessed and so glad there's more of Buba's story to come." Maya Gittelman, Reactor, "Reviewer's Choice: The Best Books of 2024"


"Saints of Storm and Sorrow is a vicious examination of the struggles a colonized culture must endure to survive, bundled in a devastating storm of rage, grief, and lost love. Love, betrayal, incredible worldbuilding, and righteous female rage... hell yeah!" Rebecca Thorne, author of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea


"I am feral for this book. Buba has written a sublime, devastating tale that crackles with romance, dazzles with political intrigue, and snarls with the pent-up fury of those who suffer under colonization. And that fury must be released. Saints of Storm and Sorrow will hook you from its tumultuous beginning, draw you into a richly realized Filipino world, and crush you with emotion." Mia Tsai, author of Bitter Medicine


"10 Best New Fantasy Books by Asians and Pacific Islanders" BookRiot


"With prose as immersive and bracing as a sea storm, Saints of Storm and Sorrow is a stunning debut. Readers will be swept away by Lunurin's struggles as she is torn between the life she's building under the bonds of colonial rule and a vengeful goddess pounding at her mind's door. This aching, rage-soaked novel is a must-read." Nicole Jarvis, author of A Portrait in Shadow


"Saints of Storm and Sorrow weaves an unforgettable journey into a world where gods walk among mortals and even the quietest whispers can spark a revolution. The thrilling action and complex characters provide a springboard from which Buba masterfully delves into the nuanced relationship between the colonizers and the colonized. Lush, vibrant, and spellbinding-this folklore-inspired fantasy gripped my imagination (and my heart) from the beginning and never let it go." Kyla Zhao, author of Valley Verified and The Fraud Squad


"Saints of Storm and Sorrow is an absorbing, compelling story of resistance and determination, offering fantasy readers a richly detailed world full of characters with exceptional emotional depth. Buba is a powerhouse, providing an unflinching examination of colonialism and the full range of tenderness, loyalty, and pain in the complex relationships between her characters, all with equal skill. " Faye Delacour, author of The Lady He Lost

Author Bio

Gabriella Buba is a writer and chemical engineer who likes to keep explosive pyrophoric materials safely contained in pressure vessels or between the covers of her books. She writes adult romantic fantasy for bold, bi, brown women who deserve to see their stories centred. She has a Filipino Fantasy short story in the anthology Strange Religion: Speculative Fiction of Spirituality, Belief, & Practice and winter 2022 short stories placed in Sci Phi Journal and PodCastle Fiction and an essay on Filipino Identity and Language in Prairie Fire Press. Gabriella is a Pitch Wars 2021 alumni. Follow her on Twitter @GabriellaBuba.