{Story Diary} Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout

From the NYT Bestselling The Dark Elements series by Jennifer L. Armentrout, comes a spinoff series called telling the story of Zane from TDE series and an entirely new character, Trinity Marrow, on their journey of self-discovery, secrets, and love in The Harbinger series.

Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Young Adult Paranormal Fantasy

June 11, 2019 from Inkyard Press

Eighteen-year-old Trinity Marrow may be going blind, but she can see and communicate with ghosts and spirits. Her unique gift is part of a secret so dangerous that she’s been in hiding for years in an isolated compound fiercely guarded by Wardens—gargoyle shape-shifters who protect humankind from demons. If the demons discover the truth about Trinity, they’ll devour her, flesh and bone, to enhance their own powers.

When Wardens from another clan arrive with disturbing reports that something out there is killing both demons and Wardens, Trinity’s safe world implodes. Not the least because one of the outsiders is the most annoying and fascinating person she’s ever met. Zayne has secrets of his own that will upend her world yet again—but working together becomes imperative once demons breach the compound and Trinity’s secret comes to light. To save her family and maybe the world, she’ll have to put her trust in Zayne. But all bets are off as a supernatural war is unleashed…

Setting + Places

West Virginia, US

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Bethesda, Maryland

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Potomac, Maryland

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Creatures

ϟ Warden (Gargoyles)
ϟ Demons

ϟ Witches

ϟ Nephilim

ϟ Angels

ϟ Lilin
ϟ Wraiths
ϟ Ghosts

ϟ Imps

ϟ Familiars

ϟ Hellion

ϟ Shadow people

Tropes / Themes

☾ The chosen one

☾ Destined soulmates

☾ Hate to love

☾ Slow burn romance

☾ Sexual tension

☾ Angst

Rep

☀ #ownvoices Disabled MC (Retinitis Pigmentosa)

Content / Trigger Warnings

➤ Violence

➤ Gore

➤ Character death

Like the main character, Trinity, author Jennifer L. Armentrout also has a rare genetic disorder of the eyes called Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). She shares experiences of what it's like to live with RP through Trinity without having it hinder her abilities or self in anyway nor does it romanticize it either, which is very much appreciated.

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of rare, genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and loss of cells in the retina — which is the light sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. Common symptoms include difficulty seeing at night and a loss of side (peripheral) vision. [source]

Retinitis Pigmentosa Symptoms

Loss of night vision. Night blindness is when you cannot see anything in the dark. Your vision may be normal during the day. As you start losing night vision, it takes longer to adjust to darkness. You may stumble over objects or have trouble driving at dusk and at night. You might also find it hard to see in movie theaters or other dim rooms.

Gradual loss of peripheral (side) vision. This is known as “tunnel vision.” You may find you bump into things as you move around. This is because you are not able to see objects below and around you.

Loss of central vision. Some people also have problems with central vision. This can make it hard to do detailed tasks such as reading or threading a needle.

Problems with color vision. Some people may also have trouble seeing different colors. [source]

Can Retinitis Pigmentosa Be Treated?

There is no single treatment for RP because there are over 100 genes that cause it. One type of RP, caused by problems with a gene called RPE65, can be treated.

Because RP is a genetic disease, you and your ophthalmologist should talk about genetic testing for you.

Researchers are testing possible new RP treatments. This includes clinical trials for a type of RP called X-linked retinitis pigmentosa. To learn more about clinical trials and if you might be able to participate, talk with your ophthalmologist. [source]

Fear could be useful. It could hone the senses, but it could also overwhelm.