Princess of Blood

In the second book of The Shards of Magic series, Kenna Heron grapples with a lover's betrayal and the looming threat of civil war. Newly aware of her identity as Fae and princess of the reborn Blood House, she must navigate the dangerous politics of Mistei, aided by a sentient dagger and two close friends. Following the death of the corrupt king, three rivals contend for the crown, and two of them seek Kenna's support. As shifting alliances form and old loyalties break down, Kenna becomes entangled in intrigue, danger, and a forbidden romance—while an unknown enemy is determined to stop her from shaping the kingdom's future.