To the Edge of Athenia
To the Edge of Athenia is the exciting prequel to the bestselling House of Hyrax series.
Five friends have found their family amongst each other, but each has now been drawn to the edge of their kingdom.
A Brawn is tasked with escorting his brother to a new home.
A Faerie must parade as the leader of a gang.
A Siren seeks to save his first love from an unwanted marriage.
A Truthseeker is lost on her way home.
A Witch comes face to face with destiny.
With a new power rising in Athenia, they’ll need to find their way back to each other sooner rather than later.
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Arcadia Rayne
Arcadia Rayne doesn’t write to escape reality—she writes to rewrite it. Her stories are threaded with shadows and silk, weaving together fantasy and romance in a way that feels both intimate and epic. With a deep love for myth, memory, and morally complex characters, she builds worlds where every choice echoes, every kiss matters, and nothing—especially love—comes without a cost.
While her name is still emerging in the fantasy romance space, Arcadia’s writing already carries the hallmarks of a voice readers remember. Her characters often begin fractured—haunted by forgotten pasts, suppressed power, or quiet defiance—and slowly come into themselves through relationships that challenge and transform them. The magic in her books is rarely just a system; it’s an emotional force, tied to grief, love, sacrifice, and the self.
House of Hyrax
Step into the enigmatic world of House of Hyrax, where power is forged in darkness, loyalty is a double-edged sword, and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Arcadia Rayne’s gripping fantasy series pulls readers into a realm where political machinations, forbidden magic, and ancient secrets swirl together, creating a world on the brink of chaos. In the House of Hyrax, nothing is ever as it seems, and no one is truly safe from the webs of deceit and intrigue that govern the land.
House of Hyrax consists of two primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

