Shadowblade

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A young sword prodigy must impersonate a lost princess and throw her life into a deadly political game, in this kinetic epic fantasy novel by the author of the award-winning Majat Code series Naia dreams of becoming a Jaihar Blademaster, but after assaulting a teacher, her future seems ruined. The timely intervention of a powerful stranger suddenly elevates her into elite Upper Grounds training. She has no idea that the stranger is Dal Gassan, head of the Daljeer Circle. Seventeen years ago he witnessed the massacre of Challimar's court and rescued its sole survivor, a baby girl. Gassan plans to thrust a blade into the machinations of imperial succession- Naia. Disguised as the legendary Princess Xarimet of Challimar, Naia must challenge the imperial family, and win. Naia is no princess, but with her desert-kissed eyes and sword skills she might be close enough... File Under-Fantasy Warrior Foretold | Royal Massacre | Wrongful Heir | Forbidden Kingdom

ANNA KASHINA is inspired by her diverse backgrounds as a Russian-born scientist, a competitive ballroom dancer, and a fan of martial arts, history, and folklore. She is the author of the award-winning Majat Code series featuring adventure fantasy, medieval politics, assassins, and romance. She lives in the US Northeast, where she combines her career in biomedical research and her passion for writing. annakashina.com twitter.com/annakashina

"Anna Kashina has a gift of blending political intrigue, fancy sword fights, assassins, and romance into enthralling fantasy epics. Fans of strong female characters, intricately built fantasy worlds, fast action, and exciting love stories would really enjoy her work!" "Anna Kashina's novels always provide fast action, treachery, and a rich world in which to immerse." "Elite assassins! Ancient Magic! Everlasting love! Shadowblade is an enthralling fantasy romance that will have you turning pages long into the night." "A spine-tingling romance" "Shadowblade seamlessly blends together adventure, romance, swordplay, and intrigue with a unique world." "Shadowblade is a book which has a little bit of everything." "Kashina delivers a terrific heroine's journey. Recommended for those who love political skullduggery filled with plots and hidden counterplots." "Shadowblade is a great novel for readers wanting to dip their toes in fantasy."