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Blade of Ash


A Young Adult Fantasy Novel


Book 1 of the Scepter and Crown Series


Subgenres & Tropes:

  • Court Intrigue,
  • Enemies to Lovers,
  • Slow Burn Romance,
  • Magical Bond,
  • Cursed Royalty
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This book is for you if you're into...

  • Magical bonds that drain both power and trust
  • Enemies forced to work together in deadly court intrigue
  • Slow-burn romance with sharp banter and high stakes
Publisher Description

A cursed king. A hunted sorceress. A deadly bond neither of them chose.

Newly crowned and reeling from his father's murder, Prince Red blames one person for his loss: Alyana Barron—the royal sorceress who failed to protect the throne.

But Aly has been living in the shadows, hiding from an elusive enemy determined to snuff out her magic. And Red's impulsive accusation just exposed her to the one force she's spent years avoiding.

When Red triggers a hidden curse meant to kill him, only Aly's magic can keep him alive—but there's a catch. The more the curse drains his life, the weaker she becomes. Their fates are now bound by magic and a past neither of them fully understands.

Enemies forced into alliance, Red and Aly must navigate a treacherous web of court politics, secret histories, and dangerous magic. Every step toward the cure pushes them closer to death—and closer to each other. But in a kingdom where betrayal runs deep and lies are currency, trust might be the most dangerous risk of all.

Filled with slow-burn romance, sharp banter, and high-stakes magic, Blade of Ash is perfect for fans of forbidden romance tension, magical bonds, and court intrigue. Start this epic YA fantasy series today.

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