In the Empire of Evervast, where bloodlines dictate power and magic is both a gift and a curse, Talia Blair Serenity is the only daughter of the formidable Grand Duke of Serenity. Born with platinum blonde hair, piercing red eyes, and a latent power over blood, she stands apart-not just by birth, but by strength.
When the Empire celebrates the end of a brutal war, Talia is thrust into a world of political intrigue, imperial expectations, and the watchful eyes of the Crown Prince, Dylan-a man as infuriating as he is magnetic, with silver eyes and a power that rivals her own. From debutante balls to crown princess selections, from magical training to navigating the treacherous waters of the court, Talia must balance her independence, her powers, and the growing tension between duty and desire.
Alythia Shatter, the daughter of the kingdom of Elora's most notorious criminals, must conceal both her identity and her newly discovered illegal magic when she's selected to compete for the hand of the crown prince. When her fellow competitors start turning up dead and Aly's own life is in danger, she must learn to control her magic and forge her own destiny as she wields an immense power that could save her kingdom, or destroy it.
Contains dark themes.
Book 1 of the Wielder of Words trilogy.