Smoke and Scar
Birthed in shadow and forged in fire, Elyria Lightbreaker, a once-celebrated fae war hero, is now a shadow of her former self.
Haunted by the loss of her beloved to the Arcane Crucible, she must rise again to prevent his sister from meeting the same fate. Meanwhile, Cedric Thorne, a vengeful knight driven by loss and hate, aims to conquer the Crucible for humanity.
However, survival demands an unlikely alliance with Elyria, the very fae he blames for his parents' deaths.
As they navigate deadly trials that test their strength, spirit, and magic, Elyria and Cedric must also confront their growing feelings for each other.
With fragile alliances and betrayal lurking at every turn, can they overcome their pasts to heal their broken land?
First in the Shattered Crown series, perfect for fans of epic world-building and character-driven fantasy.