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The Shattered Crown

The Shattered Crown

by

Rea Alexandris

A kingdom torn apart. A power she can’t control. A love that will either save her… or ruin her.

Kaelara Veylin never asked to be the last Flamebearer. Burdened by ancient magic, a fractured rebellion, and a prophecy that may destroy her, she is forced to rise—or watch Aeryndor crumble into ashes.

Dark forces from the Iron Guard and the forbidden depths of the Shadowplane threaten to consume the realm. To survive, Kaelara must outmaneuver power-hungry nobles, unite feuding rulers, and embrace the deadly fire within her.

And then there’s Evric.

Reckless. Sharp-tongued. Unwaveringly loyal to the cause—and to her. Their chemistry is undeniable, but desire is dangerous in a world where trust can be a weapon. He challenges her, tempts her, and makes her burn in ways she never expected—but can they survive the war closing in around them?

As kingdoms rise and fall, Kaelara must make a choice: Will she wield her fire to forge a new empire… or let it consume everything she loves?

Dark Fantasy Romance with High Stakes

This isn’t a fairytale. It’s a slow-burn descent into war, power, and forbidden love where passion is dangerous, magic is deadly, and trust is the rarest currency of all.

Expect:
Lush, dark worldbuilding with dangerous courts & shifting alliances
A heroine forced to embrace both her strength and her ruin
Friend-to-lovers-to-something-more
A rebellious, morally gray hero who knows exactly how to make her burn
High political intrigue & deadly betrayals
Magic that comes with a price—sometimes a soul-deep one

🔥 And yes, this time, it gets steamy.

Tropes You’ll Love:

✔Friends to Lovers
✔ Rebel x Powerful Heroine
✔ Morally Gray Love Interest
✔Deadly trials and Slow-Burn Tension
✔ Magic with Deadly Consequences
✔ Political Scheming, Court Intrigue, and Alliances Built on Lies
✔ Spice that BURNS as much as the world around them

Content Warnings (Dark Themes & Mature Content)

This is an ADULT dark fantasy romance with explicit themes. If you love Sarah J. Maas, Carissa Broadbent, or Jennifer L. Armentrout, this book is for you.

This is not a cozy romantasy. This is an intense, seductive, and brutal journey where power and love can be equally destructive.

More Details

IAC Main Tropes:

Slow Burn, Magic, Love Triangle

Detailed Tropes:

Grieving Hero/Heroine, Rebound, Sapphic, Protector, Court Intrigue, Betrayal, Magical Instability

Representations in This Book:

BIPOC, LGBTQA+

Age Groups:

Adult

Spice Level:

Level 5

Available Formats:

Paperback, Hardcover, eBook

Content Information:

Level 4

✔ Explicit sex scenes & high spice content
✔ War, violence, and battle sequences
✔ Betrayal, emotional manipulation, and morally gray decisions
✔ Gritty, high-stakes fantasy with intense worldbuilding
✔ Power struggles & scenes of political coercion
✔ Themes of loss, grief, and emotional scars that don’t fade easily
✔ Forbidden attraction & dangerous romance

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Other Books in the

The Chronicles of Aeryndor

The Forgotten Flame

The Forgotten Flame

Book 1

The Veil of Shadows

The Veil of Shadows

Book 3

About the Author

Rea Alexandris

Proof that anything is possible, Rea Alexandris is living her dream of writing fantasy novels—even while juggling three kids, a husband, a full-time job, and a very opinionated cat who believes he is the true ruler of the house.  


Living in the heart of Brussels, where old-world charm meets modern chaos, Rea finds inspiration in ancient myths, rebellious heroines, and that one time she almost spilled coffee on her laptop but managed to save the manuscript just in time.

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