These Dark Tides (Paperback or Softback)

Death's Princess is what they call me.

In a world scarred by centuries of war, two-hundred-year-old Arina Corvus has learned to survive in the shadows. Raised in the brutal grasp of her uncle, the merciless General of the Spring Army, she has been forged into a weapon, a living embodiment of the conflict that ravages her lands. But unlike the other Fae, a mystery burns within her... a truth she has long yearned to uncover.

As battle cries fade into uneasy silence, Arina spends her days searching for answers, piecing together fragments of a life shrouded in darkness. But when the enigmatic King of Winter reveals his plan, everything changes: Arina may hold the power to end the darkness and death and shape the fate of the realms. However, this puts a target on her back. While staying in the Winter Kingdom, her life is at risk, and more impossible questions arise.

In "These Dark Tides," embark on an unforgettable journey through a land alive with magic, darkness, and deceit. Experience Arina's struggle against the chains of her life, with love, and her quest for identity. Will she embrace the power that could ignite peace-or will the tides of war forever drown her in despair?

B. L. Planko is a Canadian born novelist and lifelong reader with a love for fantasy literature. She is a mother and wife who has faced much adversity throughout her life, though she still finds a way to love and care deeply. She consistently draws upon resilience and perseverance in both her life and her writing. From an early age, books gave her both comfort and inspiration, sparking a passion for storytelling and imaginative worlds. Her love of fantasy continues to influence her work, alongside her appreciation for strong characters and their bonds, hope, and adventure.When she isn't writing, she can usually be found playing in the dirt with her son, curled up with a good book and coffee, or making a mess of her office space while crafting. She also loves to thrift, garden, and spend time on the farm.