Queen of Coin and Whispers

"In my opinion, this series is one of the most underrated gems in high fantasy . Queen of Coin and Whispers is about Lia, a young and idealistic queen who inherits the struggling realm of Edar from her late uncle. At court, her path crosses with that of a vengeful noble named Xania, who becomes her spymaster. The political intrigue in this book is some of the best I’ve read, and the romance that unfolds between Xania and Lia is so tender and realistic, grounded in mutual love and respect. The sequel, Daughter of Winter and Twilight , follows their adopted daughter Emri as she confronts a goddess, Lady Winter."