After Queen Daleina discovers that she needs an heir more quickly than she thought, she sends her champions out to find powerful young women who could take on that role. Naelin is not young, nor does she think she is powerful, but after Champion Ven sees the depth of her strength, he believes she is the heir Renthia needs, even if she wants no part of her powers.
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Forest of Souls (Shamanborn #1) by Lori M. Lee
Sirscha has been training for years to become the Queen's spy, but all of her plans crumble when she discovers she has the shaman powers that are looked down upon in her country. Her best friend is killed, but she is able to bring her back to life, revealing her as the first soulguide in centuries.
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin (A Song of Wraiths and Ruin #1) by Roseanne A. Brown
After the death of her mother, Karina is desperate to bring her back so the ruling of their country doesn't fall on her. In order to complete the ritual, she needs a king's heart. Malik's younger sister was taken by a spirit and the only way to get her back is to kill the princess, Karina. He enters into a competition where the prize is her hand in marriage in order to get close to her.
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Set in the 1950's, Noemi is sent to her newly married cousin's home in the countryside after receiving some curious letters. Things get even stranger once she arrives at the large, remote house where things aren't what they seem.
The Original by Brandon Sanderson & Mary Robinette Kowal
Holly wakes up in hospital room and is told that she is a replica of herself with the sole task of hunting down the real Holly for murdering her husband.
The Mime Order (The Bone Season #2) by Samantha Shannon
After escaping her imprisonment, Paige has to figure out how to live in the world outside again, as well as struggle against higher powers in order to tell the truth about their society.
The Queen of Blood (The Queens of Renthia #1) by Sarah Beth Durst
Spirits have always wanted to kill humans living in the forest, but there has always been a queen to keep them in check, until they start attacking remote villages. Daleina, who has an ability to control spirits and was able to save her family from one such attack, makes it her mission to help in any way she can.
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
After being convinced to leave her plantation and slavery by a new arrival, Cora begin her journey on the actual Underground Railroad, a system of underground tunnels and trains with real conductors.
Star Daughter by Shveta Thakrar
Fantasy, 435 pages, published in 2020 After half-human half-star Sheetal burns her father with her powers, she must go visit her mother's world in the sky to find a cure. Along the way, she gets embroiled in family drama and a competition. Spoiler Free Review: ★★ Content Warnings: parental abandonment, parent in the hospital This…
Take a Hint, Dani Brown (The Brown Sisters #2) by Talia Hibbert
After being caught in a viral video together, Dani and Zaf decide it could be mutually beneficial if they pretended they were dating. Zaf gets the publicity to get his company off the ground and Dani gets the no-strings sex she's been looking for...until neither of them can deny the feelings between them.