by J. L. Lienhardt
Book 1 in The Severed Era
A mother with volatile magic must return to the kingdom that cast her out to save her daughter - featuring court intrigue, an FMC over 30 who is powerful and a little mean, and a soft wizard MMC. Adult fantasy that doesn't shy from complexity.
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