Emerald Crown: Book 2

Violet Crown #2

by bv Sloan, Seven Sisters (Editor)

The war still rages, though Alora knows the end is nearing with every breath she takes. Alora finds herself lost and wandering. Torn between her duty and her heart. But she cannot have one without the other. The unrest building inside of her is threatening to erupt into jagged spires of ice. Her new magic, her brother, her lover, her mage, her grandmother…it’s too much for one fae to hold onto. Everyone is depending on her to save them, but can she? Terrified of losing anyone else she loves, Alora pushes Bodhi away…forcing him into the arms of another woman. Even though he is far away from her, she can feel his turmoil and it matches her own. A queen does not have the luxury to dwell on her own emotions. Thousands of lives depend on her winning the war. Deciding no one else will die because of her, she leaves for the human realm, determined to save N’dorya…no matter what.

If you love characters such as Yennifer, you’ll fall for Alora. Fans of slow-burn, spicy fantasy romances such as ACOTAR and FBAA will love this series. LGBTQ+ inclusive.
PTSD caused by flashing lights and noise. Villain POV. Alcohol consumption. Please check the trigger warnings at the back of the book. Your mental health matters.

399 pages, Paperback

Published April 28, 2023

About the author

Romantasy that leaves your jaw on the floor.

Sloan writes love through trust and trauma. She also writes open-door spice because romance needs toe-curling steam. Her passion for romance comes from the belief that the world would be a better place if everyone found their fated mate. Fantasy and world-building are the ways she immerses you in a new place that feels familiar, and magic in the bedroom is never off the table.

When she isn’t behind her desk, she’ll be in the garden growing vegetables, or if Canada is buried in snow, she’ll be planning her garden and playing with the dogs. She spends her days with her crux… if you haven’t learned what a crux is, read her complete Dark Aria series. Sloan loves connecting with her readers. You can find her on most social platforms as bvsloanauthor.

Reviews

[Melanie Nelson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Miscommunication trope…I hate the miscommunication trope. So many hurt feelings could be avoided if our main characters would have opened up about a lot of things. You know what they say…secrets don’t make friends.

However, aside from that, I very much enjoy Alora as our main female character. She’s smart, strong and a true Queen. Bohdi, as her love match, is great. He would tear down the world for her. However, I didn’t get to see them together as much as I liked. They kept their secrets from each other and had their own agendas, only coming together for at least half the book for some spice and then ran away from each other again.

There are some great side characters. I’m never opposed to an overprotective brother that needs to mind his own business, and Dion is still the light-hearted guy that keeps Alora grounded.

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves their romantasy with a good dose of miscommunication trope.

[Moa Eriksson · Rating 5 out of 5]

bv Sloan has done it again! She masterfully plays with your emotions on every single page, making you laugh and cry and scream and everything in between. Emerald Crown was an emotional roller-coaster if I've ever seen one.

[S.A.McClelland S.A.McClelland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartbreaking fantasy romance

A great sequel to the first book, with even more romance, heartbreak and action cannot wait to read the next in the series.