The Obsidian Queen of England: The Malazar Bloodlines, Book 1

by Dan T. Sterling-Northcote

I used to think hunger was my only personality trait.

I spent my life in the mud and ash of the Shetlands, watching my father’s empire rot while I starved. I thought the crown would be heavy. I thought it would pinch.

It doesn’t. It feels like it was always meant to be part of my skull.

Now, I am in Mayfair. They call me the Saffron Bride. They see a girl in silk and lace, a prize to be traded between mages and princes. They think they know my family secrets and I’m just another ghost in their halls.

They are wrong.

I didn’t come to London to be a bride. I came to be an architect of ruin. The Prince thinks he’s playing a game, but he’s forgotten one I am my father's daughter, and I’ve learned how to skin the sun.

The play is over. The war is mine.

Genres: Amazon

395 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 4, 2026

Reviews

[Lois]

This started slow for me; a war has taken place and we seem to be coming in at the aftermath. So a little confusing to begin with. Starts to really pick up about 30% into the book. A story of a young girl's vengeance against the ruler of London set in a fantasy world. Good ending to lead into book 2.

[Christina]

the storyline was so amazing

the book was 5 stars, i loved everything in the story line. it was morwen getting revenge for her family and it kept me reading till the very end. thank you

[Diane Macko]

I really enjoyed this book. I’m looking forward to the continuation of the story in November.