Hi everyone! We are thrilled to announce that we’re organizing a Book Promo Tour for The Grand Shahala by Hypatia Rae. This tour will run from June 15th to June 21st, 2026 and we’d love for you to join! 
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A deadly race could set them free… Or sentence them to a lifetime in chains.
The Grand Shahala is the first book in the thrilling romantic fantasy duology, Daughters of Sand. If you love deadly competitions, sapphic romances, and epic fantasy worlds, dive into The Grand Shahala.
Out on June 16th, 2026 from Ayrsyryd Publishing!
Add it to your TBR if you love:
✨Sapphic
💙Slowwww-burn (like only one kiss slow)
✨Feminine Rage
💙Reluctant-allies
✨Burn the patriarchy
💙Mental health rep
✨Yearning
💙Secret identity
✨Woman in a man’s world
💙Forbidden love
✨Frozen meets Aladdin meets Mulan
💙Secrets & Betrayal
✨Badass FMC
💙Monster racing
Make sure you read the full synopsis below of The Grand Shahala & to sign up if you are interested. We’re so excited to tour this gorgeous read with you!! 
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Tour Details:
– We are looking for 10+ bookstagrammers to feature the book in their feeds!
– Hosts will receive digital ARCs of The Grand Shahala.
– Reviews are not required for this tour, but they are always appreciated.
– As always, it is open Internationally!
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Here’s more about the book:
The Grand Shahala by Hypatia Rae
Series: Daughters of Sand Duology #1
Published by Ayrsyryd Publishing on June 16th, 2026
Genres: Romantic Fantasy
Pages: 387
Format: ARC, eBook, Paperback
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A deadly race could set them free... Or sentence them to a lifetime in chains.
Everyone knows winning the monster-racing Shahals means status, riches, and for an indentured servant like Sabine, freedom—except only men can compete. As her only means to a better life, Sabine must disguise herself as a man - Rider Nyx - and take her chances in the Shahals.
As an empath, Princess Ianthe is an abomination to her people. She’s desperate to find her mother’s tribe and learn to control the magic that could send her to an early grave. Instead, her father orders her to wed the winner of the Grand Shahala.
Two women with no choices, and only one way out - forming an unlikely alliance to beat the Shahals together, share the proceeds, and earn the freedom they both desire. Now Sabine is caught up in a web of lies and increasingly dangerous Shahals—made all the more difficult by her growing attraction to the sheltered princess.
Winning means freedom.
Failure means a life in chains.
And the most dangerous race is still ahead ...The Grand Shahala is the first book in the thrilling romantic fantasy duology, Daughters of Sand. If you love deadly competitions, sapphic romances, and epic fantasy worlds, dive into The Grand Shahala!
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About Hypatia Rae
Hypatia Rae (Hi-PAY-Shuh) is a Canadian author who writes fantasy books about characters kissing.
She has been regaling family and friends with dramatic tales since early childhood and loves nothing more than creating expansive worlds for her characters, then setting them free so she can document their exploits.
Hypatia is known for her strong characters and compelling worldbuilding. She most often combines romance with a helping of humour. Her debut novel The Witch of Faymeria Wood, released November 2023 on Amazon. The prequel novella Rise of the Fae King is available to purchase, or free to newsletter subscribers.