Sun and Shards [kobolds, tiny people, & cute furry animals defy giant humans in epic progression fantasy]

In a perilous world lorded over by giants—both human and beast—the miniature Shykind have managed to carve out their lives in the sun and shadows, thanks to their unique survival skills, arcane knowledge, and hidden settlements. Sylven, a headstrong Shy eager to prove himself, embarks on a daring rite to grab an egg from the fearsome kobolds five times his size. Disgruntled kobold Vikka is desperate to ditch her unwanted egg and the suffocating social order of her nest. A misunderstanding magically binds her and the tiny would-be egg thief. The unlikely team must navigate the frontiers of their homelands, where they are captured by true monsters—human beings who use their imposing size to subjugate and exploit the smaller races for magic, labor, and wealth. Their survival and escape will depend on trust, cunning, and unexpected alliances. The humans' pursuit of mysterious shards that facilitate arcane energy and progression have them racing against the Shykind elite in unlocking deeply-held secrets. Featured on Royal Road Rising Stars Steampunk, School Life, Ruling Class and Romance Genre Lists! An epic story of the smallest heroes holding their own among foes and challenges that tower over them at every turn, Sun and Shards is packed with: adventure and action deep world-building slow burn progression of unique shard-based magic/bonding system giant/tiny interactions cute creature taming magical school shenanigans and little bits of fluff, angst, romance and whump