Title: Broken Sage
Author: Laura Corbin
Series: Book 1 of the Broken Series
Genre: Fantasy / Drama / Adventure
Release: 2025
Main Themes: Sisterhood, identity, supernatural powers, moral conflict, yandere romance, trust, and betrayal.
Main Characters:
Addison Flynn (Protagonist):
A demihuman girl with psychic abilities, deeply tied to her twin sister Amanda. Kind-hearted but burdened by the secrets of their past. She's unaware of the depth of Aonmi's obsession with her.
Amanda Flynn:
Addison's identical twin. Fiercely loyal, protective, and sarcastic. She is the more aggressive of the two and hides deep emotional scars. The two share telepathic communication.
Aonmi:
A Therian (wolf-human hybrid), charming and affectionate but secretly obsessive. A classic yandere who becomes dangerously possessive of Addison. His actions are subtly disturbing, especially toward Amanda, whom he sees as a threat.
Niko:
A transfem lynx with energy-based magic. Mature, calm, and artistic. She supports Addison and Amanda while keeping her distance from Aonmi due to his aura.
Plot Summary:
Broken Sage opens with twin sisters Addison and Amanda surviving alone in a cold, supernatural world. Their home village was destroyed years ago under suspicious circumstances. They trust no one—only each other.
When they meet Aonmi, a charming yet unnerving traveler, the sisters are offered protection and guidance. However, Amanda grows wary of him, sensing something dark beneath his pleasant facade.
As they journey together, Addison starts to develop feelings for Finn, a rebel who fights against the shadowy forces that plague the land. Aonmi's jealousy simmers as Addison drifts toward Finn, and Amanda continues to challenge him at every step—until tragedy strikes.
Throughout the story, the bond between the sisters is central. Their telepathic connection allows them to communicate secretly during tense moments, but even that begins to falter as darkness creeps closer.
The book climaxes with Amanda sacrificing herself to save Addison, leaving her sister devastated and alone. Aonmi, seeing this as a chance to become Addison's "only one," deepens his manipulation—though she remains unaware of his true nature.
Worldbuilding Highlights:
Demihuman Lore: The world is populated by a mix of humans, demihumans (like Addison and Aonmi), and supernatural creatures. Each race has unique abilities and cultural tensions.
Magic System: Psychic and elemental abilities exist, but they take a toll on the user's body and soul. Addison and Amanda's psychic bond is rare and dangerous.
Mystical Conflict: There are hints of a greater force manipulating events from the shadows—one that Aonmi may know more about than he reveals.
Tone & Style:
Broken Sage is emotionally intense, with slow-building suspense and a heavy focus on psychological tension, particularly through Aonmi's obsessive behavior. The writing balances action, introspective narration, and quiet, emotional moments between characters.