Two sisters, torn apart by fate, now stand on opposing sides of a brutal war.
High in the snowy mountains, Alena trains harder than ever under the watchful eye of an Amazon warrior. Driven by her sister's heartbreaking choice, she's determined to embrace her destiny as the Omega and fulfil the Mother Goddess's command-defeat Emperor Tarquinius before his legions conquer the Western Lands and his greed destroys the remnants of the old gods. But when her closest allies are captured and enslaved, Alena's world descends into chaos. She soon realises her sister's treachery was only the beginning...
Meanwhile, Katell, now leader of the Black Helmets, battles on the war front against the Ice Kingdoms. Wielding the dangerous magic of Laran's Tears, she is more powerful than ever, but at a steep cost to her health. When a rescue mission goes awry and she mistakenly attacks a legate, her loyalty to Rasenna is called into question. To prove her worth, Katell is sent to the besieged city of Tiryns with a single command: end the siege by any means necessary and capture the rebels hiding within its walls.
Under the gods' unwavering eyes, the sisters' paths draw them together once more. With loyalty and love hanging in the balance, they will be forced to decide where their true allegiances lie-and what they are willing to sacrifice.
Full of adventure, magic, and steamy romance, WHEN SISTERS COLLIDE is the second book in THE GIFTS OF THE GODS, a thrilling epic romantic fantasy series perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, An Ember in the Ashes, and Greek mythology.
Please note the series is New Adult and contains moderate steam/spice, some violence, language, and mature situations. Recommended for ages sixteen and up.
About the Author :
S. E. Bouvier is an epic fantasy author who crafts stories with magic, romance, and strong women. With a background in archaeology, she draws inspiration from past civilisations to entertain her readers.When she's not writing, she works full-time and enjoys the relaxed lifestyle of Barcelona. She likes coffee, brunch, and travelling to ancient historical sites with her Japanese husband.
Review :
"I adored the first book in this series, but somehow, the second manages to be even better. This sequel takes everything that worked before and dials it up to eleven: higher emotional stakes, richer character development, and twists that left me completely floored. It's a beautifully BRUTAL story about loyalty, love, and the ways grief and power can twist people apart." - KMart Vet (Goodreads)
"I loved the first book in this series but this one is on a whole other level. It was Very intense and emotional throughout.. literally not a dull moment to be found." - Michaele Price (Goodreads)
"S.E. Bouvier can "WRITE." Like, "truly write." The prose is elegant but accessible, the dialogue feels natural, the emotional beats land with precision, and the plot twists actually twist. This is epic fantasy done right, with strong female protagonists who feel like real people making difficult choices in impossible circumstances.
If you like:
- Throne of Glass vibes
- An Ember in the Ashes intensity
- Greek mythology reimagined
- Sisters who would burn the world for each other (or maybe burn each other, depending on the day)
- Slow-burn and steamy romance
- Morally complex characters
- Epic battles and political intrigue
- Magic that comes with a cost
Then you NEED this series in your life." - Winter (Goodreads)
