The Living Blade Series by Timandra Whitecastle

A magic sword. A fated quest. When the world is on the brink, one woman dares to defy destiny…Is the Living Blade real or just a legend? With it… Prince Bashan could win back his kingdom. Master Telen Diaz can free himself of the burden from his past. Owen Smith sees a once-in-a-lifetime chance to gain untold knowledge. … but for Noraya Smith, the Living Blade will bring nothing but suffering and sorrow.

They say blood is thicker than water. They're wrong.An ancient priesthood recruited Jan from the parlours of Babuk. They said it was because she had talent at waterwielding.They'll live to regret it.Jan survived something she shouldn't have. But she doesn't remember it clearly. Now they pry into her mind, and she cannot stop them.Yet... moreThey say blood is thicker than water. They're wrong.An ancient priesthood recruited Jan from the parlours of Babuk. They said it was because she had talent at waterwielding.They'll live to regret it.Jan survived something she shouldn't have. But she doesn't remember it clearly. Now they pry into her mind, and she cannot stop them.Yet.Jan must learn how to control her own waterwielding gift, to defend herself from those who would reach within her and steal her very name and memories, and she must make a choice ... Who is she, really?AcolyteWatermageBloodwitch less

She’s under a sword’s control. He’s crushed by the past. Together, they’ll fight for a new kind of freedom…Driven to the brink of madness, Noraya “Nora” Smith is chained to the Living Blade, body and soul. Unable to restrain its fury, Nora watches the enchanted sword use her to wreak havoc across the land... moreShe’s under a sword’s control. He’s crushed by the past. Together, they’ll fight for a new kind of freedom…Driven to the brink of madness, Noraya “Nora” Smith is chained to the Living Blade, body and soul. Unable to restrain its fury, Nora watches the enchanted sword use her to wreak havoc across the land. Before the blade devours her whole, Nora must find and rescue her twin brother from the dark realm within…The once-proud warrior Master Telen Diaz reels from the loss of his sword arm and his past of painful abuse. After taking refuge on a magical island, the half-wight uncovers the truth of his heritage. But will the help of the bloodwitches and mermaids allow him to understand his feelings for Nora?Alone, Nora and Diaz are powerless against the dark Prophetess. Together, they may just have a chance to restore balance to the world…Mother of Slag is the powerful third and final book in The Living Blade dark fantasy series. If you like magical mysteries, fiery romance, and fantastical details, then you’ll love Timandra Whitecastle’s gritty fairytale. less