The Heir of Shadow and Stone and Stone Series Book Isles Of

Hello, book lover! This series is meant to be continued reading. There is a smooth transition between every book in the series. Does that imply a bit of a cliffhanger in each case? YES.Is it worth it?Definitely, yes.This initial trilogy serves as the opening act in this grand saga.But if you love romantasy, imagine a world where dragons soar through the skies, morally grey heroes navigate complex choices, villains lurk in the shadows, magic crackles in the air, and war looms on the horizon.Then, I welcome you to the world of Ellian.For a thousand years, the world burned with hatred for those unlike the others. The inky waters of The Sorrow’s surge eventually led to a treaty partitioning the remaining land into five separate realms, collectively known as The Isles of Ellian.One of men.One of Fate.One of Wolves.One of Witches.and one of the undead, known as the Vampires, to the north.Despite the claims of superiority made by each ruler, suffering remained prevalent in the world.Within the realm of men, women discover themselves bound by archaic customs intertwined with religious convictions.Suitable Stone Maidens are chosen with care to produce a worthy heir to the throne. Handpicked during the blood moon, when the mark of purity manifests on their skin at the moment of birth. Their grooming is focused on pleasure and obedience. Reading is prohibited. Learning is strictly controlled. They are reserved exclusively for the touch of royalty, protected and preserved.As the night of ascension draws nearer, Everl Aeress finds herself questioning her true destiny. Visions of a pale boy to the north with sharpened fangs and crimson eyes invade her thoughts and stir up hidden desires.***In the kingdom of Fate, a young heir named Rowe Efhren is fighting to find his place in this world amidst the grandeur of castles and the whispers of destiny. Intrigued by the Island of Dragon’s Keep, he ventures into the night, searching for the elusive Mara, only to discover a hidden lair filled with more than he had expected. This magestic dragon chose him to protect her most valuable treasure. A child.***With a wild glimmer in his eyes, the Shadow King, Raiden Moore, erupts into a fit of manic laughter, his voice echoing through the empty halls, oblivious to the chaos of his unraveling thoughts. The vampire king’s royal house is plagued by a spreading disease, igniting a hunger that rivals the intensity of the Great War of Brumah. But his chosen heir, Cullen Moore, seeks to unravel the mystery, knowing his failure might mark the end of their kind. However, it requires him to leave behind his solitary life with books and blood-rose tea, stepping into a world he has tried to erase. In this world, the steady hum of a heartbeat and the fragility of delicate flesh create an overpowering temptation to devour both. *This book is not meant for those who are easily offended by age-gap romances with vampires, forced captivity, toxic sexual relationships, morally gray characters, manipulative coercion, and opinions against organized religion and stripping women of their reproductive rights.If you can handle all that, I welcome you to the world of Shadow and Stone.