Mistress of Blackwen

Artemis Ravenwing, a dhampir and rightful heir to the throne of Blackwen City, struggles to accept her dark heritage as she plots to confront Arlina-a blood relative who murdered Artemis' mother to usurp the title of Mistress of Blackwen.
Along with friends like Shadow, an elf and former soldier of Ellewynth, and Talisa, a witch and longtime vassal of the water goddess of Arrygn, Artemis heads to Westyron-a human-run city with a deep hatred of those outside their own race. But lying in wait for Artemis' arrival is Arlina herself...as well as Gavin, the former human who fathered Artemis.
Lurking in the shadows behind it all is the specter of Tamina, Artemis' full-blood mother. Keenly aware of the connection she has to her old pair of dragon-jeweled sai, she has a revenge-fueled agenda of her own for the power struggle taking place. But who will prevail?
A rich coming-of-age tale, the second installment of the Artemis Ravenwing series beautifully explores the strength of friendship and the dangers of revenge.