Lands of Shadows, a novel in the theme of our 2026 edition: From Shadow to Light

Josépha Juillet is a young author from Tours who delights us with a universe full of originality and a gallery of colorful and passionate characters. Land of Shadows is the first novel of a very promising trilogy, and we are thrilled to allow this discreet yet equally vibrant pen to come meet you!

Are you curious now? We'll tell you about it quickly...

Humans have erected the Bubbles, immense cities of glass, to protect themselves from the Shadows. These creatures can appear anywhere the light weakens, and just one contact with them is enough to lose your life. Night has become synonymous with terror, and the slightest lighting flaw poses a danger. Only the Whisperers, capable of understanding the language of the Shadows, could put an end to this perpetual war. But there are no more Whisperers left. Until the Shadows designate Adèle. Torn from her routine, she is immediately sent for training with Ben, an archivist as secretive as he is exasperating, and Léo, a sergeant with a sunny charm. She is expected to obey, to conform to the Empress's decisions, and to remain under her control. But Adèle has never been the type to follow the rules with her eyes closed. And she knows that everyone has something to hide, even in broad daylight...

Fast-paced, breathless, you won't be bored for a moment while reading it!