One Small Echo

Shadowsong, Book 1

By: Jane Washington

Narrated by: Jennifer Sterling

Something is wrong inside her.

It’s changing her.

She chased her loved ones into the dark, and they stumbled out with monsters beneath their skin. Now they are less than they were, but destined for so much more.

If they survive training.

And if her new commander doesn’t kill her first.

The boy-prince she saved as a child is now the unforgiving, terrifying man in charge of her future. They are bound in a way neither can escape: two forces as opposite as sunrise and shadow, drawn together as inevitably as the dawn collides with the sky.

But don’t misunderstand.

This is not a love story.

The king has already decided that she will be married to one of his other sons—regardless of her opinion on the matter.

So let this be a story of war instead.

She will wage war on the magic awakening beneath her skin. On the power-ravenous king who would do anything to control her. On the many hands that seek to mould her, shape her, and shackle her.

But most of all … she will wage war on him. Prince Chasin. Her commander. Her tormentor.

Let this story end with a dagger in his treacherous heart.

Let her carve his influence from her soul.

Let her make him suffer as she has suffered.

Let her have this one, small thing.

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One Small Echo is Book 1 of 3 in the Shadowsong series. This lush, dark romantasy will have bonded monsters, forbidden attraction, deadly trials, royal intrigue, and a true, enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn romance, all set in a brutally lavish, high-stakes world where darkness means death. Grab a blanket, turn on your nightlight, and get ready.

For what you fear is already here.

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Please listen to the trigger warnings at the start of my book or on my website.

©2026 Jane Washington (P)2026 Jane Washington

A Great Reprieve

I needed to try something a little different as my books patterns were feeling too similar. I gave this a go and WOW, it did not disappoint! I enjoyed it entirely and I’m looking forward to the next book in the series!

Dark Yet Fun

Went into this story with no clue what it was about or what to expect. Chapter 1 was all it took to hook me.

Such a great book!

This book was so good! It was slightly slow at times, but absolutely worth pushing through because the payoff was incredible. I was so annoyed when I realized the next book isn't out yet—but it's already preordered!
Now I'm left with so many questions, especially about her monster. I'm really hoping the next book clears some of them up because I need answers!

Wow!

I cannot believe I have to wait all the way until November to read more about this world. As someone who reads a lot of fantasy this book has a refreshing new take on magic and unique characters. I cannot wait to read book two, I’m so happy to have found this series.

Captivating!

Loved the story and great narration. Absolutely adore Him and his relationship with Echo, I can’t wait to see how it develops. And the villain … wow don’t think I have despised one this much in a long time.