Bloodmaiden: A Fantasy Anthology by Christine E. Schulze

Bloodmaiden: A Fantasy Anthology by Christine E. Schulze is a compilation of stories that lay in the mystical realm, sweet, heartbreaking and wondrous stories weaved intricately into the world of fantasy. There are several stories, all of which have their own individual personalities that make them shine, but I have to say that Autumn Falls is my favorite. Autumn, although the true heir to the throne of Iridescence, she was  looked upon as something ugly by the queen, she was half Mira. The queens daughter Summer was to succeed the Queen, but she passed, Autumn was made Queen. This harbored so much animosity in Summer that she was bound to make Autumn pay, after all she was half Mira and the thought of Autumn taking a Mira King was beyond Summers acceptance. It would not happen, she wouldn't let it. 

A love so deep despite their world of differences Andy, King of the Mira loved Autumn and she Andy. They were to be married, but with so much against them tragedy has struck and Autumn struggles to save Andy for certain death. Blessed with music and magic Autumn will sacrifice herself for love.

Each story is packed with fantastical and mythical elements and every interaction depth, excitement and riveting emotional journeys which made the characters come alive.

The other stories in the Anthology:

Bloodmaiden

Elantra: The Lie of Adelar

Autumn Falls

The Story-Traveler

Larimar: Gem of the Sea

Dream Catcher, Heart Listener

Spyral

For, you see, I am the new Quelda of Tynan." Share the mystery, horror, and romance within this fantasy anthology. A young woman must choose to embrace cruel tradition, run, or stand against it. A captain braves tempestuous seas to rescue Larimar, his gem of the sea. A blind girl unravels the mystery of one who grants her sight in her dreams. Seven stories woven together in a powerful collection.