General

On the fringes of a forest. In the dungeons of a castle. On a salt-soaked island.

Forgotten Skye is the story of a radiation-ravaged Isle of Skye. Tragedy led to change. People transformed. Animals mutated. Humanity split into two groups; the powerful Radiens and the ordinary Blands.

This is the story of a girl who knows survival comes at a price. And a boy who knows that killing comes with a greater one.

Or, in the words of Skyediver 001:

Vesper is an incredible heroine—a true lioness of a young woman who is forced far too early to learn how to survive. Hunter is a prince who suddenly finds himself trapped in a role we quickly learn he never wanted. 

ARC READER

As for the island itself?

This is the Isle of Skye. But not as you know it.

If you like dark and twisted worlds, then you might just survive.

Forgotten Skye comes with several trigger warnings. Please make sure to check them out first before diving in.

I’m delighted to announce a second collaboration with the very talented KatArt.

This time, I commissioned her to bring Hunter and Vesper, the two main characters from my upcoming YA dark romantasy series, The Ruined Skye Trilogy.

Kat’s work is phenomenal, complemented by her total professionalism. I never have to guess what’s happening – Kat keeps me updated every step of the way.

I can’t wait to reveal the whole piece. And you don’t have to wait to see it. My Street Team have already seen it – and you could too.

As well as getting a first look at any character art, you’ll also unlock the first chapter of Forgotten Skye. Tap below to apply for the Street Team and join a breath-taking new world.

The team behind Waystone Books reeled me in long before I set foot in the shop. I’d followed their journey on social media, watching in admiration as they renovated what was previously a cake shop.

Yesterday, I paid the Waystone Books a visit and was immediately hit with the reassuring smell of new books (markedly different from the reassuring smell of old books, but both equally relaxing in my opinion).

Waystone Books has an incredibly welcoming feel to it. Quirky items, sprinkled among the wall-to-wall books, add intrigue. I was very impressed with the amount of different book genres, including YA. The team also had a wall dedicated to books they recommend, accompanied by typed notes on what they liked.

Dunvegan is on the Isle of Skye (and it features heavily in my upcoming dark YA romantasy series), so it’s always nice to explore the village and try and imagine what my characters make of it. I love the fact it now has its very own bookshop – especially one run by a team who are determined to give back to their local community and plan fun events.

And, of course, I came home with a new book.

I read Graeme MacRae Burnet’s other book, His Bloody Project, and loved it – so bought this purely on the fact that it was written by him (and, having a quick flick through the opening page) seemed at first glance to be roughly along the same lines. I’ll have to wait until I can dive in as I’m doing my #IndieReads2026 challenge.

Have you any plans to visit the Isle of Skye? What’s your favourite bookshop that you’ve ever been in? Leave a comment and let me know.

---

If you’re new to the blog, I’m Roz MacLaren – a Scottish romantasy author who writes books for readers who crave emotional devastation and love gut-punch endings. My Isle of Skye romantasy, Forgotten Skye, is out now.