They will make ALL of the difference before you go galavanting off into the Sitian / Ixian wilderness. Now, before we start, I just want to reiterate the importance of reading the short stories that were listed at the end of the Fire Study post. WOOOOOOO! Back to Yelena! Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoyed the foray into Opal and Devlen’s world, but it’s so nice to be back to where it all began. Yes, the days of tasting poisons were much simpler. She must keep that a secret – or her enemies will discover just how vulnerable she really is – while searching for who or what is responsible for neutralising her powers. As Yelena tries to uncover the scope of these plots, she faces a new challenge: her magic is blocked. Valek’s job – and his life – are in danger. Suddenly, they are beset on all sides by those vying for power through politics and intrigue. Now she uses her magic to keep the peace in both lands – and protect her relationship with Valek. But she’d survived to become a vital part of the balance of power between rival countries Ixia and Sitia. Oddly enough, when Yelena was a poison taster, her life was simpler.

The Chronicles of Ixia Series by Maria V.Shadow Study (Study series #4 Soulfinder series #1 Chronicles of Ixia #7) blurb: But without her magic, Yelena must once again rely on wits and skill to survive… Her days as a poison taster are long gone. She must keep that a secret-or her enemies will discover just how vulnerable she really is-while searching for who or what is responsible for neutralizing her powers. Through wits and magic, she’s able to keep the peace in both lands-and protect her relationship with Valek.īut as old rivalries begin to emerge, Yelena discovers sinister plots that threaten to unravel the carefully won peace. Now, she’s become a vital part of the balance of power between rival countries Ixia and Sitia. When Yelena was a poison taster, her life was simpler. Once, only her own life hung in the balance. From New York Times Bestselling Author Maria V.

Shadow study by maria v snyder