Blood Heir Trilogy by Amélie Wen Zhao -> Starting September 4th, 2022

[Alaina]

In the Cyrilian Empire, Affinites are reviled. Their varied gifts to control the world around them are deemed unnatural--even dangerous. And Anastacya Mikhailov, the crown princess, is one of the most terrifying Affinites.

Ana's ability to control blood has long been kept secret, but when her father, the emperor, is murdered, she is the only suspect. Now, to save her own life, Ana must find her father's killer. But the Cyrilia beyond the palace walls is one where corruption rules and a greater conspiracy is at work--one that threatens the very balance of Ana's world.

There is only one person corrupt enough to help Ana get to the conspiracy's core: Ramson Quicktongue. Ramson is a cunning crime lord with sinister plans--though he might have met his match in Ana. Because in this story, the princess might be the most dangerous player of all.

[Alaina]

Ch 1-10: (view spoiler)[I mean... interesting decision-making skills but I'm still in love with Ana. Definitely enjoying this re-read. Let's see what I do or don't remember lol. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 11-20: (view spoiler)[Thankful for Ana realizing how naive she truly is. Ramson makes my heart break due to this past but at least they have each other. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 21-30: (view spoiler)[Wow, I'm so sad about Mays. Definitely made me think of Rue in Hunger Games. Not happy and very emotional. At least I have Ramson and Ana's relationship to watch bloom. Maybe they can work on better plans lol (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 31-40: (view spoiler)[OMG so much is freaking happening. Not happy with Ana's aunt because she needs to go. Hoping these two find a way out because hot damn. I will not be happy if they don't. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 41-Finish: (view spoiler)[Wow. Wow. So much happened throughout this book. It was insane. Death, reunions, and so much more. Very excited to see what Ana has next. (hide spoiler)]