Flames of Winter - Elizabeth Baxter

As winter's grip tightens, the true test of courage begins. Once a fervent disciple of science, Bram now stands amidst the wreckage of his beliefs. Ral Tora’s plans to battle the Everwinter lie in ruins, and he’s been betrayed by the machinations of the Chellin court. With nowhere left to turn but northward, towards the ominous source of the Everwinter, he is haunted by the gnawing fear of what truths he may unearth amidst winter’s cold heart. Astrid's ambitious gamble has backfired catastrophically, costing her the throne of Chellin. Bereft of power and influence, she pins her last hope on the enigmatic Bramwell Thornley. If she can shepherd him towards his elusive destiny, she may yet reclaim her lost dominion. However, this path demands a journey northward, to the desolation of Variss—and the dark secret that awaits them there. Meanwhile, Falen grapples with a harrowing realization: her father is the architect of the Everwinter's devastation. Burdened by guilt, she knows she must return to the home she was banished from, confront her father, and brave the shadows of her past, if any of them are to survive. Drawn inexorably by the hand of fate, their destinies converge in the icy embrace of the north, where the ultimate reckoning awaits. Embark on an epic quest through a realm where the clash of science and magic unfolds amidst the icy clutches of the Everwinter. In the second installment of The Wrath of the Northmen epic fantasy series, immerse yourself in a tale of perilous landscapes, captivating characters, and unrelenting danger.