Books like Troubled Waters (Elemental Blessings #1) by Sharon Shinn
Zoe Ardelay receives startling news: she has been chosen to become the king’s fifth wife. Refusing the role, she flees to the river’s edge, discovering she is a Coru prime ruled by the elemental sign of water.
With this revelation, Zoe must return to the royal city, not as an unwilling bride, but as a powerful woman in her own right. As she delves deeper into the mysteries of her bloodline and the secrets of the royal family, she faces choices about how to use her abilities to rise above deception and intrigue within the court.
The novel blends fantasy elements with courtly politics, exploring identity, power, and the responsibilities that come with elemental gifts.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Sharon Shinn
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