The Cold Blade of Fear - The Belladonna Trilogy, #2

"You know I have no issues getting violent when I need to." Devastated at the loss of her friend, Piper is dealt a major blow when Caleb and Madelyn are wrenched from her care ­­- and Piper is accused of murder for which she is not responsible. To clear her name and fight for custody, Piper must draw on every resource at her disposal to flee Silvaein, pitting all of her hopes on a desperate chance for acquittal.
But when the clues take her into foreign lands and cultures that are strange to her, she discovers that she doesn't need to do it alone. With Alec and Beka by her side, Piper will face her most gruelling challenge yet, bringing her up against an unforgiving environment . and even less forgiving foes. The Cold Blade of Fear continues the story of Piper, Alec and Beka. With high stakes, betrayal and a very slow burn romantic sub-plot, this trilogy is perfect for fans of character and plot-driven fantasy such as Throne of Glass, Lady of Darkness, and Shadow and Bone.