Dagger Eyes Content
When are the second and third books coming out?
Because I am currently focusing on University and getting my degree, likely not for another three years minimum. Believe me when I say I never expected Dagger Eyes to get this far, or for so many people to read it. So please be patient with me, and feel free to bug me if youre starving for content!
What genre is DE?
Though some might describe it as a soft fantasy (fantasy with little/light magic) I would prefer to label Dagger Eyes as an Action-Adventure novel with subcategories of Mystery and Romance
What is the suggested age range to read DE?
I would categorize Dagger Eyes as New Adult or Late Teens, but it is suggested that anyone under 12 should be cautious to read it. As I define it, Dagger Eyes is kind of like a PG-13 movie. There are some heavier themes, violence, blood and some foul language, but nothing too grotesque.
Is there any triggering/sensitive content?
As can be expected with an Action Adventure novel, there is:
- Moderate violence, blood and gore
- Death
- Two instances of vomiting
- Mentions and discussions of incest
- Mild sexual harassment/ non-consensual comments
- Mild sexual content
- Mentions of abuse, specifically from parental figures (mainly verbal/emotional)
If there is anything on this list, or anything else that may be potentially triggering to you, please do not hesitate to reach out and ask questions. I will gladly give you the chapters and page numbers in which said content appears so you can be aware ahead of time. It is important that you take care of your mental health!
Shipping and Availability
I ordered my copy X weeks ago, how come I haven't gotten it?
Due to my academic schedule, there are big inconsistencies with shipping times. I can only work on sending those books out every few months, and because of this, the next ship date is posted on the listings. Additionally, below are the estimated ship dates:
December 2023
March 2024
May 2024
I live outside of the U.S., do you ship internationally?
Yes, BUT it is very expensive to ship and typically costs at least $25USD. I highly suggest getting your copy from Blurb, Amazon, or Ingram for lower shipping rates and faster shipping unless you really want a signed copy, as this is the only place to get them.
Is Dagger Eyes available anywhere else?// What if I don't want a signed copy?
If you do not want a signed copy or do not want to buy from this website, Dagger Eyes is currently available on Amazon, Ingram and Barnes & Noble. I personally am not a fan of selling on Amazon due to the issues behind the corporation; however, because I lose a lot of time to running a small business, I have considered converting completely to other websites but currently am still wanting to be actively apart of the selling process. Below are the links to said listings
Is Dagger Eyes available in physical bookstores/Barnes and Noble/libraries?
Not currently, as it is incredibly hard to get a self-published book into those spaces and for them to actually sell. However, if you happen to have a local independent bookstore that you would like to see Dagger Eyes in, feel free to let me know and I will do what I can to get it there. I love to support indie stores <3
Different Format
When is the Ebook releasing?
Ebook was released December 2022, and is available at Barnes & Noble
When is the Audiobook releasing?
Because I do not have the funds to pay someone to record an Audiobook, I am using my former voice acting experience and equipment to record it myself. A lot of work goes into it, so the Audiobook version will not be released likely until 2025.
Fun Stuff
What are your future plans for writing?
Considering I've spent a solid third of my life working on Dagger Eyes, I have decided to take a little break, this NaNoWriMo I intend on writing a novella called Demon's Lullaby, and see if I can get that officially published as my debut. Of course that'll still take a few years to come out, so if you've finished Dagger Eyes and are for some reason hungry for more, I occassionally post short stories for Reedsy's Weekly Prompt contest
Help! I'm invested in the book and have no one to talk to about it, what do I do?
Why, join our little fandom of course! You can always chat with me or look at Dagger Eyes related content on Pinterest
Additionally, I made a UQuiz a while back to tell you which character you are
Can I review/make content about Dagger Eyes?
Please do! Not only does it give me feedback on where I need to grow, but it also helps spread the word about Dagger Eyes. Here is the link to DE's Goodreads page. If you are interested in posting about it, make sure to add the hashtag #DaggerEyes or #DaggerEyesTrilogy, and feel free to tag me! (Instagram: @tarin.santos_books // @lunartic._.tjs ; Tiktok: @lunartic_tjs)