Queen of Shadow ~ Suz deMello
A brave queen struggles to control divided kingdoms on a terraformed planet 30,000 years in the future.
Janus is a planet which lacks both tilt and spin, and its Shadowlands are the pewter band of dusk dividing the violently hot Lightside of the planet from its Darkside, imprisoned by eternal night. Because of the peculiar conformation of the planet, birthrates are low and indiscriminate mating encouraged.
Audryn, Queen of Shadow, must choose a King to rule with her or fail to bear an heir, casting not only her realm but all of Janus into chaos. But she is reluctant to share power, even distrustful. Janus’ nobles vie for Audryn’s hand. Although she enjoys trysting with all her suitors, none seize her heart.
Then Storne, the warrior Prince of Darkness, arrives to claim her as his bride…
