Fiendblood: A Novel of Taeliana

And now may I present my second book, Fiendblood.

Born of a mortal and a fiend from the Corrupted Planes, Meliantha is a fiendblood, a living contradiction. Many expect her to be a monster—destructive, uncontrollable, and driven by an insatiable lust for battle. But she was raised in the sanctuary of a temple dedicated to the patron saint of guardians, her fiery nature tempered by lessons of self-sacrifice and control. She learned to stand not for destruction, but as a shield between the innocent and danger.

Now, as she comes of age and steps out into the world, she must forge her own path. Will she embrace the monstrous heritage she was born with, or the noble purpose she was taught?

Her journey will be a test of will, a collision of worlds that will lead her through battle, pain, and love, and into the touch of her saint’s divine power. With her sword arm and an unbreakable spirit, Meliantha will seize her destiny, refusing to be defined by anything but the choices she makes.

This book is set in the same world as The Ballad of the Grey Swan but reading that book is not necessary to enjoy this one. There are a few small callbacks you might miss if you haven’t read Ballad.

Warning! Fiendblood contains:

violence
murder
abusive religious figures
abusive language
implied torture
manipulative men trying to break the hearts and wills of women for fun
people doing things purely for their own particular benefit for no reason but to gain power
unsavory actions by things that should be dead but aren’t
bloody revenge
erotic content between women

On the other hand, this novel also contains: