Recommendations based on "Blade of Fortriu"

The third book in this emotionally gripping Kingdom of Lies series, packed with popular tropes and twists like no other . . . I find myself in a place surrounded by enemies, closer to death than ever before, and far away from the only person I want. Lorian . . . Amidst a betrayal we couldn't have anticipated, I'll do whatever it takes to find my way back to him - before his fury lays waste to this continent. Alliances are being forged and broken and our enemies are unifying. And Regner is closing in . . . But he hasn't yet realised that I'll stop at nothing to free my people. And he's the one who should be afraid of me.

The fourth and final book in the bestselling Blood of a Fae series... "I see forever with you by my side. Because long after these scars have faded away to nothing, I'll still be standing beside you. You and I? We're eternal." Beware the dread curse of Three... In the aftermath of the war between Pendrath and its neighbors, peace has finally come to Camelot. But for Morgan le Fay and her friends, the calm is short-lived. A storm grows on the horizon. As a terrible evil that has been waiting hundreds of years begins to sweep through the land, Morgan and Draven must race to the aid of their allies, leaving their youngest and most vulnerable new family member in the care of trusted friends. The sword, the spear, the grail's mystery... As the tide of war takes them across kingdoms and into greater peril, Morgan and Draven embark on a quest to destroy the three objects of untold power-the grail, the sword, and the spear. Together, the pair will find answers to questions lost in the mists of time. Blood calls to blood, the dark shall rise, Forged by the gods under sacred skies. For the love between these bonded mates is not just an everlasting one forged in blood. You might even call it divine.

The fae are real, and Hetta Valstar is trying her best to marry one. If Hetta and Wyn ever manage to marry, it will be the first union between Faerie and Mortal since the Iron Law was revoked. The mortal Queen has given them her blessing—sort of. Now, Wyn needs permission from the fae High King. There’s an intensely personal reason why they need to tie the knot as soon as possible, and time is not on their side.The clock is ticking. Except in Wyn’s home court, which is trapped under a magical curse. To break the spell will mean venturing into the deepest realms of Faerie, where even fae princes—and definitely human lords—fear to tread.Unfortunately, the fae problems aren’t limited to Faerie. Public tension is rising, and the reveal of Wyn’s true identity makes him and Hetta the centre of the storm. On top of this, Stariel’s magic is going haywire, and Hetta is struggling with her intensifying powers—and she might not be the only one affected.The High King might be the only one who can help, since he’s responsible for the fae returning to the Mortal Realm in the first place.If only they knew where he was.

Perfect for those of us who watched Shadow and Bone and wished Alina and the Darkling ended up together. The readers who want to have infinite power and a throne with a morally gray man who is tall, bronzed and emotionally chaotic. Step into the realms of The Kingdom of Smoke and Mirrors. A spicy enemies-to-lovers with he falls first in a dark fantasy setting with magic, dragons and violence.Can Anahi save her people without condemning her own soul?Anahi was just a normal girl with a touch of amnesia. Only she didn't know she was missing vital information about who and what she was until the tall, mysterious new boy, Ezra sneaks her away into the realm of Kvenland.After her powers and status as Kerjara was restored, Anahi has a run in with the rival Prince of Vozar. Her sworn enemy since it was his fathers fault she lost her memories.But as tension grows not only between the Prince and Anahi but across the realm, she reluctantly concedes that there's...something more to the gray eyed Prince. Something she yearns for.Now on the brink of war, Princess Anahi has to decide what she's willing to risk in order to fulfill her oath to the land and the gods that granted her life and save her kingdom.Her mate or her very soul.

The beloved classic fantasy novel, a Newbery Medal winnerRobin McKinley's mesmerizing history of Damar is the stuff that legends are made of.Aerin is the only child of the king of Damar, and should be his rightful heir. But she is also the daughter of a witchwoman of the North, who died when she was born, and the Damarians cannot trust her.But Aerin's destiny is greater than her father's people know, for it leads her to battle with Maur, the Black Dragon, and into the wilder Damarian Hills, where she meets the wizard Luthe. It is he who at last tells her the truth about her mother, and he also gives over to her hand the Blue Sword, Gonturan. But such gifts as these bear a great price, a price Aerin only begins to realize when she faces the evil mage, Agsded, who has seized the Hero's Crown, greatest treasure and secret strength of Damar.The Hero and the Crown is a dazzling prequel to The Blue Sword.

Nona Grey's story reaches its conclusion in the third instalment of Book of the Ancestor.They came against her as a child. Now they face the woman.The ice is advancing, the Corridor narrowing, and the empire is under siege from the Scithrowl in the east and the Durns in the west. Everywhere, the emperor's armies are in retreat.Nona faces the final challenges that must be overcome if she is to become a full sister in the order of her choice. But it seems unlikely that Nona and her friends will have time to earn a nun's habit before war is on their doorstep.Even a warrior like Nona cannot hope to turn the tide of war.The shiphearts offer strength that she might use to protect those she loves, but it's a power that corrupts. A final battle is coming in which she will be torn between friends, unable to save them all. A battle in which her own demons will try to unmake her.A battle in which hearts will be broken, lovers lost, thrones burned.

A #1 Sunday Times Bestseller!Deluxe Edition with Purple Sprayed EdgeRed Queen meets Shadow and Bone in this captivating romantasy about an outcast heiress, the two princes who pull at her heart, and a cutthroat competition for power in an empire where crowns are not inherited—they’re won.“This is going to be huge.” —Laura Steven, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Our Infinite FatesThe day Blaze came into the world, she almost drowned it. A Rain Singer born into one of the empire’s most esteemed fire-wielding families, her birth summoned a devastating storm that left thousands dead. Ever since, Blaze has lived hidden away with a dangerous secret: the outcast born with a torrential power can only summon a drizzle. Exiled and powerless, she’s never felt that she belongs.When Blaze and her brother are suddenly invited to join the trials for the empire’s thrones, she’s forced into the spotlight—and into battle. Threats abound at the palace, where two suitors vie for Blaze’s attention: the enchanting crown prince and a mysterious, alluring newcomer.As Blaze struggles to reconnect with her long-dormant abilities, she discovers that still waters run deeper than she could have ever imagined. As sinister secrets come to light and the fight for the thrones turns allies into rivals, Blaze must find the courage to embrace her Rain Singer identity and reclaim her power.I am the girl who wove the storm that shook the world. And I’m coming for my crown.This thrilling series opener is perfect for readers who love:*Elemental magic and heart-pounding battles*High-stakes court intrigue *A juicy love *triangle* with two princes*A morally gray love interest *A series of deadly trials to win the throne*A masquerade ball *Feminine rage*Grumpy x Sunshine*An enemies-to-lovers romance*Barbed banter*Found family

Return to the Kingdom of Íseldur, where enemies become lovers and dark secrets hide around each corner, in the sequel to the Viking-inspired romantic fantasy The Road of Bones. In the aftermath of a harrowing journey, Silla Nordvig’s dreams of a simple life have been shattered. Beaten, betrayed, and reeling from the revelation of her true name, she flees Kopa with Reynir Galtung, the ruthless leader of the Bloodaxe Crew. But when they're forced into hiding together, Silla soon discovers that Rey has been keeping secrets of his own. Stuck in a shield-home with the murderous man she thought she knew, Silla forms a new plan: master the magic flowing through her veins to save her sister. But before she can do that, Silla must face her most formidable opponent yet—her own inner demons. Saga Volsik has nothing to lose. They’ve murdered her family. Stolen her throne. And now they expect her to marry their son, but not if she can dismantle Queen Signe’s plans first. The only problem? The handsome Zagadkian dignitary who knows far too many of her secrets. Silla and Saga will need to find the strength to step into their destiny and stop chaos from sweeping across the land. Meanwhile, dark threads continue to weave themselves through Íseldur as magic long thought dead begins to wake.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the explosive sequel to the bestselling romantasy Fear the Flames, two fated lovers must unite against warring kingdoms to defend their home and crowns from those who wish to destroy them. Cayden Veles, renowned Demon Commander of Vareveth, overthrew the throne to save Elowen Atarah, the woman he searched for since childhood. Now he’s determined to fulfill his quest for revenge against her father, even if it means forcing the only person he’s ever wanted into a marriage of political convenience. Elowen Atarah has everything she thought she’d ever want. Finally reunited with her dragons, she now has an army to enact vengeance, but as events transpire, she begins contemplating if she wants more. As her father’s only living heir, the Imirath throne is her right and destiny. But fighting and winning a war will require trusting Cayden Veles, her partner in crime and now king to her queen; the man she both longs for and doubts, especially after opening her heart only to become a pawn in his game. Navigating the shifting allegiances amongst all the kingdoms of Ravaryn will require all their strategy and strength, with devastating and bloody attacks on one side and cutthroat diplomacy for alliances on the other. But Elowen and Cayden must find a way to stand strong within the power they’ve gained, or risk losing everything. Delving deeper into a vast and ever-changing world, Wrath of the Dragons will take you on a journey filled with epic battles and a tender, angsty love for the ages.