One thousand years later, Rielle is a myth. Eliana is a ruthless bounty hunter for the Undying Empire. When her mother vanishes, she joins a rebel captain named Simon and discovers she is part of a war she never believed existed. A Darker Shade of Fantasy
While often categorized as Young Adult (YA), many reviewers suggest it fits better as due to its mature content. Furyborn Claire Legrand epub
In a world of elemental magic, Rielle exposes her rare ability to command all seven elements while saving a friend. To prove she is the prophesied "Sun Queen" and not the "Blood Queen," she must survive seven brutal trials. One thousand years later, Rielle is a myth
“I thought it read like an adult high fantasy... I loved how morally grey and ambiguous everyone was.” Goodreads · 8 years ago A Darker Shade of Fantasy While often categorized
The alternating chapters between Rielle and Eliana create a sense of dramatic irony; readers often know the "end" of one story before the character does.
The narrative revolves around two women separated by a millennium but bound by a singular prophecy: one queen will save the world, while the other will destroy it.