When Kingdoms Kneel: A dark gothic romantasy of forbidden magic and bonded mates (Chains of Orenda) by N.M. Peterson

From the Chains of Orenda series comes the highly anticipated second full-length novel, a direct sequel to When Feathers Fall. Fall in love, strike down your enemies, and make them kneel in this dark romantasy full of danger, slow-burn passion, and court intrigue and tension. Having survived the deadly Anama Trials and bonded with her raven spirit, Sorrena Faelan now travels to Druimfar to face her greatest challenge yet: an arranged marriage inside the ruthless royal city of Ironcrest. Heir to the most powerful region in her own right, she is counting on the tenous connection to the prince, Drayce Valtair, to help her take not only Druimfar's throne, but Thornwythe's as well. But Druimfar bows to no woman. And from the moment Sorrena steps inside its gates, powerful men plot to see her struck down. The realm is on the brink of war. The king shows signs of madness. And Sorrena carries a dark secret—one that could unravel the Read more