Nomvula
nelakho
  • Reads 208,459
  • Votes 16,196
  • Parts 63
  • Time 6h 58m
  • Wattys winner
  • Reads 208,459
  • Votes 16,196
  • Parts 63
  • Time 6h 58m
  • Wattys winner
nelakho
Complete, First published Oct 28, 2018
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A pacifist with a war god trapped in her bones must decide between stirring her demons or watching her allies and enemies unite against her.
  
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  When Queen Nomvula finds herself threatened by a reckless prince, she's cornered into navigating a battle that will devastate the region, and her clan, should it escalate. Worse, someone knows about her deadly secret, and where its bloody trail eventually ends. 
  
  Staying ahead of her enemies means risking her land, her values, and even her children, all while keeping the war god inside her from takings matters into its own hands.
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A TALE OF CAGES AND VINES (COMPLETE)

17 parts Complete Mature

Amongst a time of blood and enslavement, one girl struggles not to lose herself to the bloodshed.

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