The world has changed since you last knew it.

Some legends are told Some turn to dust, or to gold But you will remember me Remember me for centuries- Fall Out Boy, Centuries Meira is a member of the Crimson Talons- an organisation dedicated to keeping dangerous magical items in check. When she is tasked with discovering the mysteries of a dragonchess set enchanted to snare souls, she finds herself tangled in age-old legends, mysterious plagues, and ancient rivalries. Stirrings in the Ice Kingdom point to a long-dormant magic disrupting peace. But how? And why?

Blue Grimmer comes from a long line of death. With a family more involved in death than they are in life, she is far more comfortable with the world beyond than most teenagers; but the world beyond is not as knowable as it seems.

Their kingdom had no king. And their castle had no servants. Nine girls, all orphans, were adopted by the king of Runa, one from each of the nine kingdoms ravaged by Red Fever. They grew up as sisters, and as royal princesses, with a loving king and queen replacing the parents they had lost. Until they were orphaned again. Though still in their teenage years, the nine princesses find themselves alone for the second time. They must learn to manage a castle and kingdom with no help from anyone else - not even from servants, who all abandoned the girls right after their parents' death. Maelyn - the eldest princess - is determined to keep them together. But how can she protect her family when scornful nobles, roving bandits, buried secrets, and sibling rivalries threaten to tear the sisters apart? So distracted by her troubles, Maelyn can't even notice the royal messenger has taken an uncommon liking to her, and a festering plot to unseat her is underway. The Nine Princesses shares the adventures of a family of sisters whose personalities clash like swords, growing up in a kingdom often hostile to their humble origins. Expect romance and intrigue and mystery and heartache in this enchanting tale of a unique blended family.