H.R. Cole
Fantasy Author and Health Writer
New Release
Daughter of the Void
Her power holds the promise of unraveling the fabric of the world, but using it will chain her fate to the gods.
In a world where tendrils of magic envelop all things, Raelyn discovers she's one of the last of her kind: a warden. As a conduit of the gods capable of creating holes in the fabric of magic, she is a daughter of the void.
Forced to flee as her city burns and her best friend is kidnapped, she finds herself in an unexpected partnership with Laris, a mage whose abrasive personality hides a desire to keep her safe. The pair is chased deep into the Vast, a treacherous mountain range filled with hostile feyfolk, where Raelyn grows ever closer to her companion and learns the consequences of being directly connected to the gods.
Guided by the spirit of the last Holy King and unknowingly hunted by Saraht, an enemy warden with a personal vendetta of her own, Raelyn and Laris embark on a journey to seek answers. Along the way, they must confront the growing threat of war and the knowledge of Raelyn's true purpose: a devastating power she will need to embrace to defeat Saraht, but one that will alter her fate forever.
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About H.R. Cole
H.R. Cole is a Pennsylvania native who completed her first (handwritten) fantasy novel at the age of twelve. She’s remained an avid writer and has one published middle grade novel and a successful health journalism career. Cole lives with her husband, dogs, and cats in mountainous Upstate New York.
I was completely pulled into this world. The writing is smooth, but not overly polished. H.R. Cole has a talent for atmosphere. You feel the chill of ancient forests, the oppressive silence of stone castles, and the heat of tension between characters who know more than they let on...
In the end, Daughter of the Void is a slow-burn fantasy adventure with a lot of heart and a sharp edge. It’s for readers who like complex women, moral gray zones, and stories that aren’t afraid to bruise their characters a little. If you enjoy the emotional tension of Kristin Cashore’s Graceling or the slow, layered world-building of The Queen’s Thief, this book will be perfect for you. I’m already hungry for book two.
-Literary Titan Review
Praise & Reviews
This was, just wow! I usually don't read this type of book (I'm not good with complex storylines, I get lost easily haha but l'm so happy to have given this a shot because I had so much fun. It was beautifully written and I felt like I was going on this journey with them. It kind of reminded me of Lord of the Rings where there are multiple storylines and quests and they all end up at the end together. So good you guys, you need to read it! And the best slooooooowwwww burn!
-Amara F
Cole’s prose is clean and confident. She doesn’t rely on overly elaborate language to build her world; instead, she grounds it in feeling. Her descriptions are vivid without being overwhelming, and her dialogue rings true—especially in those emotionally charged moments between Raelyn and Laris. There’s a restraint in the writing that actually makes the emotions hit harder.
What I also appreciated was the clear structure and pacing. At 435 pages, the book feels neither too short nor too long. Every scene moves the story forward, and yet it still finds room for the small, personal moments that make you care. By the time I reached the end, I felt like I’d not only read an incredible fantasy story—I’d walked a journey with people I knew, people I wanted to protect...
Daughter of the Void is a book about gods and magic, yes—but more than that, it’s about people. About the way pain shapes us, how trust is earned, and how sometimes, choosing to care is the bravest thing we can do. It’s about finding light in the places we least expect it.
-Kimberly Gerving