Blade of Ash: Scepter and Crown Book One -- C. F. E. Black

A cursed king. A hunted sorceress. A mad plan for survival. <p>Newly crowned, Red blames one person for his father's murder: the secret sorceress sworn to protect the king.</p><p>Alyana Barron, Royal Sorcerer to the throne of Tandera, has been hiding from a dangerous enemy bent on destroying her magic--and Red's rash behavior has just told her enemy where to find her.</p><p>When Red activates a hidden curse, he must rely on Aly for survival, but Aly's magic is tied directly to his wellbeing. As the curse drains his life, it weakens her magic as well.</p><p>Fighting for survival, their lives entwine in ways neither of them expected. To find a cure, they must put aside their mutual distrust and work together, but the closer they get to a solution, the nearer they step toward death, for the path to the cure is as dangerous as the curse itself.</p><p>Packed full of <strong>royal intrigue</strong>, <strong>slow-burn romance</strong>, and <strong>plenty of ballgowns</strong>, Blade of Ash is the first in a new, <strong>YA epic fantasy series</strong> perfect for fans of Tricia Levenseller, Margaret Rogerson, and Sarah K. L. Wilson. If you like <strong>enemies-to-lovers</strong> romance, <strong>female bodyguards</strong>, and <strong>forced proximity</strong> with life-and-death stakes, dive into Blade of Ash today!</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> C. F. E. Black<br><b>Publisher:</b> C. F. E. Black<br><b>Published:</b> 01/25/2022<br><b>Pages:</b> 352<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br>