The Queensblood Crown (Darkling Souls Book 2)

Queen Rianne faces her inevitable death as she is destined for ritual sacrifice, with her ancestors' whispers fueling her fight to be remembered. Warbringer Rhydian races to save her while battling a deadly curse, and Nesryn, a monster-slayer elf, remains committed to her oath amid mounting threats. Meanwhile, high seer Aurienne and Theo struggle to keep their nation united against internal strife and powerful enemies, as the forces of fate threaten to bring about complete destruction.