Princess of Blood

What Readers Say

The mention data here is thin — mostly list appearances with no commentary. The one substantive note is that readers who loved Servant of Earth report the sequel delivers more of what made the first book work: the world keeps expanding, the stakes escalate, and the romance stays in the background where it belongs. One Reddit commenter described both books as "AMAZINGGGGG," which is not the most analytical review I've ever read, but the enthusiasm tracks with how this series gets passed around romantasy communities.

Who It's For

This one's for readers who want plot-driven fae fantasy where the romance is present but not the whole point. It keeps company with books like An Ember in the Ashes, The Cruel Prince, and One Dark Window — stories where the world has actual stakes and the lead character has things to do beyond falling in love. You'll want to read Servant of Earth first; this is a direct sequel, not a standalone.

Reading Context

Princess of Blood is book two of Sarah Hawley's Mistei series, following Servant of Earth. It's scheduled for release September 2025. The series sits in the romantasy space but leans harder into the fantasy side — underground Fae politics, civil war, competing claimants to the throne. If you've been burned by romantasy that drops the plot the moment the love interest shows up, this series has a better track record than most.