The Four Kingdoms Series by Whitney Dean

At ten years old, Raven was mysteriously willed to be the next ruler of Seolia, a kingdom nestled within the realm of The Four Kingdoms. Orphaned as a baby, she has spent fifteen years ruling over a kingdom she believes she did not earn all while hiding secrets: she possesses dark magic and she thirsts for blood... moreAt ten years old, Raven was mysteriously willed to be the next ruler of Seolia, a kingdom nestled within the realm of The Four Kingdoms. Orphaned as a baby, she has spent fifteen years ruling over a kingdom she believes she did not earn all while hiding secrets: she possesses dark magic and she thirsts for blood. Now at almost twenty-five years old and with a sudden addiction to stealing life, Raven must fight through her new procured darkness to save her soul, but when a mysterious stranger arrives in her kingdom, she starts experiencing vivid dreams that detail who she truly is. As she slowly starts to unravel her story, what she uncovers at the end of the spool will change the course of her life and her kingdom forever. less

After years of wondering where she came from and what her story was, Raven received the answers she had been craving: she has a family and is the true heir to the throne of Seolia. But the answers she so hopelessly sought only bred more questions. As she digs deeper into her past, she wonders if maybe she should have stayed hidden in the shadows, safe from the pain and agony of knowing her happily ever after may not be so happy after all... moreAfter years of wondering where she came from and what her story was, Raven received the answers she had been craving: she has a family and is the true heir to the throne of Seolia. But the answers she so hopelessly sought only bred more questions. As she digs deeper into her past, she wonders if maybe she should have stayed hidden in the shadows, safe from the pain and agony of knowing her happily ever after may not be so happy after all. Zeke had been right all along: she hates him for what he'd hidden from her. Now, with Raven desperate to learn who she is, he's desperate to win her back. But while still holding secrets of his own, doing so will come at a price he may not be able to pay. And all the while, magic is slowly reawakening in the realm of The Four Kingdoms and not a soul is prepared for the new black magic Raven is now in possession of. less

DARKNESS DOESN'T DIE. Once upon a time, there was a half-witch of three. who walked on the land where creatures roamed free. Once upon a time, there was a prince of one. who danced with the waves under the sun. Once upon a time, there was a prince of two. who hid amongst the shadows where fear only grew. But when time became impatient, a prophecy was conceived of twins born of darkness. who would live their lives aggrieved. but coupled with their misery was the answer all sought... moreDARKNESS DOESN'T DIE. Once upon a time, there was a half-witch of three. who walked on the land where creatures roamed free. Once upon a time, there was a prince of one. who danced with the waves under the sun. Once upon a time, there was a prince of two. who hid amongst the shadows where fear only grew. But when time became impatient, a prophecy was conceived of twins born of darkness. who would live their lives aggrieved. but coupled with their misery was the answer all sought. but the question remained, which one would be left to rot? This is book three of an epic dark fantasy adventure series and contains scenes of graphic and mature content. Reader discretion is advised. less