fantasy

Sharon Shinn's fantasy romance about Zoe Ardelay, who possesses powerful water magic and becomes the king's fifth wife to escape her abusive cousin. Set in a world where elemental affinities shape society, politics, and personal destiny. Interesting magic system hampered by pacing issues.

The first book in the epic A Song of Ice and Fire series, introducing the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros through the eyes of the Stark family as they navigate political intrigue, ancient threats, and the deadly game of thrones where you win or you die.