A Crown of Blood and Magick

PRAISE FOR THE SERIES
'A Kiss of Hammer and Flame is a sweeping debut that will make romantasy fans ravenous for the rest of the trilogy' - Kiera Azar, #1 New York Times and Sunday Times Bestselling Author'An epic start to what promises to be an incandescent trilogy' - Shalini Abeysekara, #1 Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author of This Monster of Mine'Lush, intricate worldbuilding is the driving force behind this fantastic debut' - Keshe Chow, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Strange Familiars'Wraps a spell around your heart and squeezes' - Kristen Vale, USA Today bestselling author of A Tale of Mirth and MagicReturn to a realm of war, magick and forbidden love in the highly anticipated sequel to slow-burn romantasy A Kiss of Hammer and Flame...As Cahra's power grows, so do the threats against her.Now Empress of Hael'stromia, Cahra is supposed to be ruling the three kingdoms. But Ozumbre is seceding, Kolyath's nobles sow division and King Thierre of Luminaux is lost to grief. Her only solace is her magickal protector Hael, their bond deepening into something... forbidden.When Kolyath and Luminaux are attacked by an unknown enemy, Cahra dispatches Hael, leaving her exposed. He never returns, and Wyldaern is granted a vision: Hael, beaten to within an inch of his immortality, has been captured.Cahra must master her power if she's to find Hael in time, but there are traitors in her midst who will do whatever it takes to strip her of her title. As friends and allies drift further out of reach, who can she rely on to save Hael - and protect the kingdoms from an enemy so mighty, it could change the fate of her world forever?PRAISE FOR AMY DE LA FORCE'A Kiss of Hammer and Flame charms from the start, delivering an addictive combination of dark magic, sweeping romance and a wonderfully imagined world. A truly fantastic adventure!' - Alexandra Christo, Sunday Times Bestselling Author'Filled with action, adventure, and political intrigue, it builds to a thrilling climax that will leave readers clamouring for more' - Charlotte Ingham, author of A Match Made in Hell'An engrossing tale of resilience with a compelling protagonist, engaging writing, and rising stakes in a world of seers, power, and secrets everything I love in romtantasy and more!' - Maria Z. Medina, author of Mistress of Bones'De la Force loads the twisty plot with betrayal, court politics, lost history, and magical elements that will appeal to fans of Throne of Glass and the Shadow and Bone series' - Publishers Weekly'With an interesting world, as well as plenty of action and romantic tension, it's the perfect read for fans of Sarah J. Maas' books' - The Express'Clever, powerful and sets the stage for a story that blends destiny, danger, and desire' - The Debut Digest