Witchshadow - By Susan Dennard

: As the "new war" between nations rages, an "old war" involving the legendary Paladins (reincarnations of ancient powers) steps into the light. Secondary Fronts

: Iseult eventually reunites with the Bloodwitch Aeduan , only to find him and others possessed by a dark, twisted force. Safi's Political Trap

: She uncovers the origins of the Hellbards and their connection to void witches, realizing she is part of the same failed experiments that created them. Witchshadow by Susan Dennard

The story of Witchshadow by Susan Dennard centers on the as she grapples with dark, ancient magic to save her threadsister, Safiya fon Hasstrel . The narrative unfolds through several parallel journeys: Iseult's Journey into Darkness

: These characters investigate mysterious ancient voices and the emergence of ancient artifacts like the Blade and Glass . : As the "new war" between nations rages,

The novel culminates in the reawakening of legendary villains and a shift from a war between nations to a battle against ancient, mythological evil, leaving the fate of the —the only force capable of stopping the war—hanging in the balance. Review: Witchshadow by Susan Dennard | The Nerd Daily

: Vivia, the rightful queen of Nubrevna, is now a fugitive without a crown. She forms an unlikely alliance with Empress Vaness to reclaim her home amidst ambushes. The story of Witchshadow by Susan Dennard centers

Safi remains a prisoner in Cartorra, magicless and forced into a political marriage with .