Daughter of No One (Odium Trilogy Book 1) by Sam Ledel

Princess Aurelia’s dreams of a life full of love and adventure become even more alluring when she meets village outcast Jastyn. Aurelia refuses to deny her attraction even after an unexpected attack on her family catapults her into the center of the Kingdom of Venostes’s sinister intrigues.

Jastyn Cipher despises the royal family. After all, they are responsible for the exile of her mother and their life at the bottom of the social rung. She refuses to acknowledge her attraction to Princess Aurelia even when she is forced to seek help from the royal family when her sister falls gravely ill.

While the circumstances of birth might keep them apart, fate seems determined to bring them together. When Aurelia is kidnapped, she and Jastyn must face their enemies, fae and human, if they want to survive.

Broken Reign (Odium Trilogy Book 2) by Sam Ledel

Jastyn Cipher hated the royal family until she met Princess Aurelia. But the princess continuously surprises her, like when she unexpectedly joins Jastyn on a dangerous and harrowing journey to find the cure for Jastyn’s ailing sister.

Princess Aurelia Diarmaid knew she was meant for more than a life trapped inside the castle in the Kingdom of Venostes. But she never anticipated the price of her freedom would be the tragic death of her brother at the hand of their closest friend.

Fate brought Jastyn and Aurelia together, but their budding relationship is tested as obstacles both fae and human stand between them and the cure they desperately seek. Will their new love be enough to carry them through what lies ahead?

The Princess and the Odium (Odium Trilogy Book 3) by Sam Ledel

The kingdom of Venostes is in upheaval.

Her sister’s cure in hand, Jastyn races home to find her family in chains. The Dark Fae has grown more powerful, and malevolent forces reign. When Jastyn is forced to work alongside the Diarmaids, things become even more complicated.

Aurelia is dragged back to Venostes to confront ot only her brother’s killer, but her own parents’ dark past. As evil takes hold of her kingdom, Aurelia fights to destroy the Dark Fae and his maters once and for all.

Together, Jastyn and Aurelia face unimaginable dangers. Can they take back Venostes? Even more, can two people as different as they—a princess and an Odium—be together? Are they destined for one another, as Aurelia hopes? Or, as Jastyn fears, are they simply impossible?

Daughter of No One (Odium Trilogy Book 1)

5 out of 5

Daughter of No One will keep you enthralled. The worst part of this is when it ended – I wasn’t ready to leave Jastyn and Aurelia and Venostes behind. Aurelia is far from your typical princess, and Jastyn has a fire burning in her. Together they make a brilliant duo, and their story will keep you on the edge of your seat. It’s easy to lose yourself in the pages of this book, and I highly recommend it for fantasy lovers.

Broken Reign (Odium Trilogy Book 2)

5 out of 5

I was so happy to return to Jastyn and Aurelia’s world, and to watch as their relationship grows despite the obstacles in their path. I love all the mystical creatures that populate this magical world, and it’s easy to escape into it. Aurelia has changed so much from book one, no longer the sheltered princess she once was. Jastyn’s inner turmoil really helped us get to know her better, and I loved how big her heart is. The group of characters as a whole were well-developed, but you’ll definitely need to read book one to understand everything going on. I can’t wait to dive into book three and find out how this all wraps up!

The Princess and the Odium (Odium Trilogy Book 3)

5 out of 5

I could not wait to start this! Jastyn finally has the cure, she can save her sister – almost. The dark fae that have been lurking on the edges are now front and center, and may prove to be part of the biggest hurdle yet. Ledel does an excellent job of building tension, and keeping characters true to themselves even as they grow and change. There were a few stories to follow in this installment, but I appreciate that we weren’t left with any loose ends by the time the story ended. (Who wants to end a trilogy with questions?) It was a little strange not seeing Jastyn and Aurelia side by side for a good chunk of the book, but just made their reunion that much better. Highly recommend starting at book one and reading right through all three books to get the full effect of this amazing story.

Daughter of No One (Odium Trilogy Book 1)
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Broken Reign  (Odium Trilogy Book 2)
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The Princess and the Odium  (Odium Trilogy Book 3)
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Heart of Stone (part of the Odium Trilogy Universe)
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Sam Ledel grew up in the sprawling DFW Metroplex of Texas. After graduating with her B.A. in Creative Writing, she found a calling in Special Education and has worked in the field for nine years, including during her time in Peru serving in the Peace Corps.

Currently residing in Southern California, Ledel enjoys being able to write while living near the beach, usually with a cup of coffee in hand, and her Jack Russell Terrier snuggled close by.

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