The Melderblood Chronicles Series by E.A. Winters

Princess Aviama’s world has been steeped in chaos ever since long-dormant magic returned – and came alive in her blood.Enemies to the north have summoned her to compete for the hand of their prince, an invitation she cannot refuse. Despite unstable powers, she is sent to keep the peace, gain the prince's trust, and discover the hostile kingdom's sinister plans... morePrincess Aviama’s world has been steeped in chaos ever since long-dormant magic returned – and came alive in her blood.Enemies to the north have summoned her to compete for the hand of their prince, an invitation she cannot refuse. Despite unstable powers, she is sent to keep the peace, gain the prince's trust, and discover the hostile kingdom's sinister plans.As rumors about the prince's hatred for magic melders spread, Aviama is forced to conceal her abilities while battling to defend her kingdom—amidst whispers of a murderous secret society.With threats on the rise, Aviama starts to wonder if she’ll ever earn the prince’s trust. But will she live long enough to find out?Shadow and Bone meets The Selection in this addictive, fast-paced YA fantasy adventure series. less

The queen wants her dead. The prince wants to usurp her magic. And her only hope lies in a violent shadow society that would rather kill her than help her.Trapped inside a foreign palace and bound to a prince bent on the destruction of her kind, Princess Aviama must toe the line between cooperation and treachery. No allies remain in the palace. And if she doesn’t escape before her forced wedding comes around, everything and everyone she loves will die... moreThe queen wants her dead. The prince wants to usurp her magic. And her only hope lies in a violent shadow society that would rather kill her than help her.Trapped inside a foreign palace and bound to a prince bent on the destruction of her kind, Princess Aviama must toe the line between cooperation and treachery. No allies remain in the palace. And if she doesn’t escape before her forced wedding comes around, everything and everyone she loves will die. This book has no smut, no swearing and features a clean romance, royal espionage, blackmail galore, and a slim chance of survival for our female MC.Praise for The Melderblood Chronicles“If you thought book 1 put our sweet, tender, kind-hearted princess in the blender of fantastical chaos, book 2 puts her in the proverbial oven. I don't know about you, but after reading this series I'm going to have to start wearing more rings to twist when I'm stressed, and swish my fancy skirts back and forth shouting "biscuits!" under my breath. (You'll get it when you read it.)”“Continuing in the "can't put it down" action-driven style of the Blood & Flame Saga and the second book in the Melderblood series, Shadow Caste leaves no characters safely out of harm's way.”“Each book is full of high stakes and intrigue and writing that brings you right along with the characters! Aviama was one of my favorite characters in the Blood & Flame Saga and I absolutely loved continuing her story in this series” less

The enemy kingdom of Radha has set their sights on the sea. All hope of alliance is lost. And a forced concoction is limiting her powers.Trapped on a ship with a bloodthirsty royal, a runaway prince, and a black-market swindler, Princess Aviama finds herself headed straight for Ghost’s Gorge—a passage no ship has survived for hundreds of years... moreThe enemy kingdom of Radha has set their sights on the sea. All hope of alliance is lost. And a forced concoction is limiting her powers.Trapped on a ship with a bloodthirsty royal, a runaway prince, and a black-market swindler, Princess Aviama finds herself headed straight for Ghost’s Gorge—a passage no ship has survived for hundreds of years.Radha’s elite melder guard is haphazard, but strong, and if Aviama doesn’t find a way to turn them or fight them, she’ll be forced to betray a friend and play a role in the exploitation of a siren.But if she makes a deal with a cheat to save herself, will she sell her soul in the process? less

The enemy kingdom of Radha has sworn that every Shamaran will burn.The island nation of Keket could seal her fate, or set her free.A slave ship wasn’t exactly how Princess Aviama had hoped to reach Keket.A dusty market on a fringe island wasn’t the royal welcome she’d hoped for, either... moreThe enemy kingdom of Radha has sworn that every Shamaran will burn.The island nation of Keket could seal her fate, or set her free.A slave ship wasn’t exactly how Princess Aviama had hoped to reach Keket.A dusty market on a fringe island wasn’t the royal welcome she’d hoped for, either. But when a betrayal leaves Aviama high and dry with a man bearing a dangerous secret, she must find a way to secure her freedom and pacify the growing supporters rallying around her, threatening to transform into a deadly mob.Two political powerhouse kingdoms, an abandoned girl, and a royal riddle keep Aviama a breath from disaster as she navigates the tense pirate-infested waters of Keket—in a last ditch effort to save her people before she and her family go up in flames once and for all.Princess Aviama’s story of royal espionage, elemental powers, and high-stakes adventure comes to a satisfying conclusion in this unforgettable finale.Praise for The Melderblood Chronicles“I’ve utterly fallen in love with the world and political intrigue, a mix of curious mythical creatures, elemental magic, clean romance, and royal games of life or death. Aviama is such a relatable, fun, and clever character to follow and I can’t wait to see what she does next.”“High stakes, no spice, all the ‘just one more chapter’ edge of your seat action and intrigue you care to read.”“Princess Aviama is such a fun character to spend time with. Her anxiety, insecurities, and clumsiness are all things that I strongly relate to. However, for me, this makes her acts of courage and willingness to try all the more inspiring. If she can try I can too!” less