Alchemight Duology Series by Jinapher J. Hoffman

In a world ravaged by political intrigue and dark magic, two unlikely heroes must fight for their own survival and the salvation of their nations. Vellene, stifled by her tyrannical father and facing a loveless marriage, defies his rule and sets out on a quest for a solution. Meanwhile, Eledar, desperate to break free from his past and the puppetmaster who controlled him, accepts a mission from a resistance group to steal the source of all magic... moreIn a world ravaged by political intrigue and dark magic, two unlikely heroes must fight for their own survival and the salvation of their nations. Vellene, stifled by her tyrannical father and facing a loveless marriage, defies his rule and sets out on a quest for a solution. Meanwhile, Eledar, desperate to break free from his past and the puppetmaster who controlled him, accepts a mission from a resistance group to steal the source of all magic. As they navigate a dangerous world filled with blood lust, death oaths, seduction, and assassination, Vellene and Eledar must infiltrate their enemies and outmaneuver a threatening new power in a game of strategy and defiance. With their fates intertwined and their nations at stake, they must use all their wit and strength to shatter the chains that bind them in this thrilling tale of magic, rebellion, and survival. Content Warnings: Overall, darker themes; Self-Harm; Domestic Violence; Child abuse; Hangings; General Violence/Gore; Murder; Imprisonment / Enslavement. less

As stolen power fuels the fires of an impending war, the paths of Fury and Death hurtle toward an inevitable collision, forging the destiny of Alchemight itself. "For Blood and Flame" weaves a tapestry of sacrifice, ambition, and the tumultuous ascent of two queens amidst the ever-darkening shadows of a realm on the brink of collapse. Brace yourself for a tale that plunges into the depths of despair and ambition, where survival demands the ultimate price and redemption burns.