Charley’s Song Trilogy
Charley’s Song Book One ‘Storm of Desolation’ will be released in fall 2025. Pre-order it here!
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A transgender boy, destined to heal an empire—with storm magic.
Charley Beaumont is an 18-year-old queer trans boy, struggling to survive under the conservative rule of Imperial Dorya. Born a girl, his options for freedom are slim. In an era where land means survival, Charley fights to protect his family's estate from a malevolent Colonel in the Doryan Army, who values grain trade over human lives.
With the help of an ancient war goddess, Charley discovers he possesses more power than he ever imagined—the ability to wield the magic of storms. Yet his battle cannot be won through destruction. Charley must confront his trauma and forgive his greatest enemy, or risk losing everyone he loves.
About the Trilogy
The Charley's Song Trilogy takes place in 1848, just after the second French Revolution, over the span of a year. An era when many European nations fought for liberation against controlling autocracies and class inequality, as the poor demanded change. Meanwhile, superstition still held sway and magic was seen as sorcery.
The story is set on three imaginary islands off the coast of Russia/Asia known as The Doryan Empire, where grain is the main source of economic wealth. A land once protected by a Goddess of War, who'd been forgotten during Christian colonization. Until Charley's ancestors call on her for aid.
The tale weaves together mythology (inspired by Slavic, Celtic, and Greek folklore), elemental magic, political upheaval, and gender transformation, set in the confines of a 19th century patriarchal society. It chronicles the struggle for freedom by those oppressed by classism and occupation, particularly the youth.
This series is perfect for YA readers (and adults!) who enjoy tales about stepping into one's power; healing trauma through nature, art, and music; creating found family; building community; discovering one's identity; and loads of sweet, emotionally-driven romance. (T4T, Sapphic, MM... and yes, heterosexual too.)
TW: The series explores various types of trauma, from systemic to parental abuse to SA. Though it's YA and there is no graphic content, certain events are implied, and we journey with each character's emotions as they heal and discover their soul path.
