Shadow and Stone Series by Rue Volley

BRED TO KNEEL. BORN TO RISE. A Maiden Sixteen-year-old Everleigh Aeress has spent her life preparing to serve the Kingdom of Stone.She's bathed in milk and lavender, worn fine silks, and sipped on vanilla honey chamomile tea to soothe and prepare her body for what's to come, along with the other Stone Maidens who were all chosen at birth by the purity stone.Soon they will all face the trial of Acheron, their Serpent God, to prove they are worthy of carrying an heir to the throne... moreBRED TO KNEEL. BORN TO RISE. A Maiden Sixteen-year-old Everleigh Aeress has spent her life preparing to serve the Kingdom of Stone.She's bathed in milk and lavender, worn fine silks, and sipped on vanilla honey chamomile tea to soothe and prepare her body for what's to come, along with the other Stone Maidens who were all chosen at birth by the purity stone.Soon they will all face the trial of Acheron, their Serpent God, to prove they are worthy of carrying an heir to the throne. A Future King Arrowe Brumah spends his days charming whomever he desires, but none matter to the boy who longs to be King.His heart belongs to no one. His true desire is power. His focus is on the crown.But a chance meeting in the Library of Acheron threatens to unravel his plans when a girl with emerald green eyes unknowingly bewitches him. A Vampire Prince Cullen Moore, chosen heir to The Kingdom of Shadow, spends his days reading books and sipping on blood rose tea.He longs for someone to challenge him. But none do.Three-hundred years have passed since he received the immortal gift from his father, The King of Shadow, Raiden Moore, and he's given up on love.But something threatens their Kingdom and every vampire behind the Shadow Gate.Cullen's mother seeks his help, and he is happy to answer the call.But what he finds outside the walls of The Kingdom of Shadow proves to be more than he could have ever imagined. less

The wheels of fate have turned in the Isles of Ellian as those coming into power move closer to truths that could bring about a war that threatens to destroy them all.A Newborn WitchEverleigh Aeress wakes to find herself in a golden cage, trapped in the Kingdom of Shadow. The truth of her identity is still unknown. She has lost her treasured journal that contains her visions. Now, in the hands of her enemies, it may become weaponized against those who wish to help her... moreThe wheels of fate have turned in the Isles of Ellian as those coming into power move closer to truths that could bring about a war that threatens to destroy them all.A Newborn WitchEverleigh Aeress wakes to find herself in a golden cage, trapped in the Kingdom of Shadow. The truth of her identity is still unknown. She has lost her treasured journal that contains her visions. Now, in the hands of her enemies, it may become weaponized against those who wish to help her.A Shadow HeirCullen Moore has returned to The Kingdom of Shadow with his companions. He is now searching for a cure to combat a mysterious disease threatening to destroy his kind. But once inside The Black Gates, he is forced to face his past and a beautiful girl who is built to kill him.The Heir of The Crystal GardenTalen Freeborn has accepted her destiny, choosing to teach a newborn witch how to properly bond with the magickal book Starfall. But her feelings have grown for a golden-haired vampire meant to destroy her kind.A Fate PrinceRowe Efhren has faced a terrible truth that drove him from his home to seek refuge with the wolves in the Southland. Accompanied by his childhood friend, Maliah Bazzel, they fight to protect a baby dragon that would've perished without their help.*This book is not meant for those who are easily offended by age-gap romances with vampires, forced captivity, toxic sexual relationships, morally gray characters, manipulative coercion, and opinions against organized religion and stripping women of their reproductive rights.If you can handle all that, I welcome you to the world of Shadow and Stone.Please check out BOOK ONE in this series, The Heir of Shadow and Stone. They must be read in order. less

For readers who love romantasy, dragons, morally grey heroes, villains wrapped in shadow, magick, and war.Welcome to the world of Ellian.A Prince of ShadowsCullen Moore grapples with the intensifying emotions he feels towards Everleigh Aeress, while she desperately pleads for him to set her free from the gilded prison he has constructed. Unaware of the truth, she remains oblivious to the fact that the golden cage is not intended to imprison her, but to safeguard her from his escalating thirst... moreFor readers who love romantasy, dragons, morally grey heroes, villains wrapped in shadow, magick, and war.Welcome to the world of Ellian.A Prince of ShadowsCullen Moore grapples with the intensifying emotions he feels towards Everleigh Aeress, while she desperately pleads for him to set her free from the gilded prison he has constructed. Unaware of the truth, she remains oblivious to the fact that the golden cage is not intended to imprison her, but to safeguard her from his escalating thirst.A Young WitchBetrayed by a trusted companion, Talen Freeborn faces the arduous task of surviving against all odds. Bound by magickal wristlets, she is rendered powerless, vulnerable to the malicious intentions of others. Regardless of the circumstances, her faith remains unshaken as she hopes the boy she loves will come to her aid.A Dragon RiderIn a daring act of defiance, Faeryn Zabina, along with her formidable twin dragons named Ori and Sable, have fearlessly broken their solemn oath and ventured beyond the colossal barrier, all in response to the desperate pleas of those who require their assistance. However, upon her return, she discovers that the most perilous situation she faces is not the act of breaking rules, but rather the intensifying emotions she develops for a pink-haired Fate named Maliah Bazzel.This book is the darkest among the three and marks the end of Act I in the series. Early 2025 will see the release of ACT II as a douology, concluding the story.*This book includes trigger warnings that are listed inside the book.* less

For readers who love romantasy, dragons, morally grey heroes, villains wrapped in shadow, magick, and war.Welcome to the world of Ellian.A Prince of ShadowsCullen Moore grapples with the intensifying emotions he feels towards Everleigh Aeress, while she desperately pleads for him to set her free from the gilded prison he has constructed. Unaware of the truth, she remains oblivious to the fact that the golden cage is not intended to imprison her, but to safeguard her from his escalating thirst... moreFor readers who love romantasy, dragons, morally grey heroes, villains wrapped in shadow, magick, and war.Welcome to the world of Ellian.A Prince of ShadowsCullen Moore grapples with the intensifying emotions he feels towards Everleigh Aeress, while she desperately pleads for him to set her free from the gilded prison he has constructed. Unaware of the truth, she remains oblivious to the fact that the golden cage is not intended to imprison her, but to safeguard her from his escalating thirst.A Young WitchBetrayed by a trusted companion, Talen Freeborn faces the arduous task of surviving against all odds. Bound by magickal wristlets, she is rendered powerless, vulnerable to the malicious intentions of others. Regardless of the circumstances, her faith remains unshaken as she hopes the boy she loves will come to her aid.A Dragon RiderIn a daring act of defiance, Faeryn Zabina, along with her formidable twin dragons named Ori and Sable, have fearlessly broken their solemn oath and ventured beyond the colossal barrier, all in response to the desperate pleas of those who require their assistance. However, upon her return, she discovers that the most perilous situation she faces is not the act of breaking rules, but rather the intensifying emotions she develops for a pink-haired Fate named Maliah Bazzel.This book is the darkest among the three and marks the end of Act I in the series. Early 2025 will see the release of ACT II as a duology, concluding the story.*This book includes trigger warnings that are listed inside the book.* less