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Courts of Aetheria #2
Crown of Flames and Ash
Aelia and Reign's story continues in the Courts of Aetheria where magic intertwines with passion, and the fate of a kingdom rests in the heartbeats of a forbidden romance.
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This epic fantasy romance series contains steamy enemies to lovers, touch her and I'll unalive you vibes, age gap and a smoldering slow burn student/teacher relationship. Content is for mature audiences and 18+ recommended.
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This epic fantasy romance series contains steamy enemies to lovers, touch her and I'll unalive you vibes, age gap and a smoldering slow burn student/teacher relationship. Content is for mature audiences and 18+ recommended.
474 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 12, 2024
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G.K. DeRosa
83 books1,516 followersG.K. De Rosa has been an avid reader from a very young age. In fact, before she could even read, she tried fooling everyone into thinking that she could. At the precocious age of two, while living in Italy, she had memorized an entire children’s book in Italian and expertly turned the pages at the exact right moments of the story. As she grew up, she always enjoyed literature, no doubt having been instilled with a love of story telling from her early years in Catholic school where she was greatly influenced by exemplary teachers who taught her the value of English and Literature. Though she did not pursue writing in college and instead went for the more traditional route of International Business inspired by her love for travel and all things foreign, after a move to New York City, she found her creative writing side calling once again. She began writing a restaurant review blog, City Lights and Tasty Bites, detailing her other passion – food! The hectic hustle and bustle of the city, combined with long commuting times gave her the opportunity to spend more time reading and rekindled a lost love. After reading countless books in many diverse genres over the two years in New York City, and returning to her home state of Florida, she felt compelled to write something for herself. She had always felt particularly drawn to Young Adult novels and having been an eternal romantic at heart, a fantasy romance was a natural choice. She currently lives in South Florida with her real life Prince Charming and their fur baby, Nico the German Shepherd.
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October 27, 2025
The love triangle was completely unnecessary and I was annoyed a lot
November 22, 2024
DNF ☹️ tried my best but kept losing interest.
December 25, 2024
Ugh…this was a DNF for me. Ive been reading a decent amount of romantacy lately, so the genre isn’t new to me. I know about all the tropes, unfortunately. This was full of them but not in a fun way.
I got 3/4 through, working through a lot of “ick” of Aelia and Reign’s interactions, but couldn’t bring myself to finish. I kind of liked the first book even though I knew it wasn’t great, I felt like it was a fun read.
In this book though, the romance is what killed it for me in the end. Aelia is angry and mean at Reign for more than half the book for the fact that he didn’t tell her his secret identity? And the dagger thing? I get the anger over the dagger thing, but the anger feels excessive, drawn out, and contrived. Just forgive him already! It doesn’t actually seem like they LIKE each other, even, as all their interactions are pretty nasty, punctuated by random sex scenes. There’s a couple of places where Reign says something sweet, but that’s not the basis of an entire relationship. It just seems like their relationship is purely physical, which is disappointing.
I also hate the love triangle. I hate it. Aelia’s unwilling to seal the cuorem bond with Reign for kind of flimsy reasons, and now Ruhl is in the mix? No. I was here for Aelia and Reign, and I’ve been waiting the whole goddamn book for them to FINALLY get together, but instead of that, I get another twist and reason they CANT seal the bond?? I literally groaned out loud when I got to the part about Ruhl asking her to refuse to make the bond with Reign. It was at that point I knew I’d have to slog through a lot more BS to get to a satisfying conclusion. And because I skimmed to the end, I see that it ends on another cliffhanger. Joy.
Let me rant about the cuorem bond more. The author decided that the bond was confused between Reign and Ruhl (also, JFC why did she have to name the brothers these cringey matching royalty names?) The point of that common Romantasy trope is that it happens with one special person, they’re the One, the Only One, and you’ll be together Forever, but the author took this trope and mutated it into something sad. By making the bond confused over the object of its desire, it makes it seem like Aelia’s relationship with Reign is far less meaningful. I don’t want this idea of a romantic, timeless bond spoiled by the main character lusting after her lover’s own brother. If she can be so easily confused and attracted to another, then is the bond really that powerful? I guess the point is that they haven’t sealed the deal as they put it, but still. It’s just kind of depressing to me. Makes me not want to read more.
Aelia doesn’t want to make the bond because she doesn’t want to run away from her problems, but making that bond literally won’t prevent her from staying and tackling them…Reign would probably be in the same situation if he was called in on his oath anyways. Maybe I’m not clear on that plot point or I missed something, but that seemed really flimsy to me at best.
Also, Reign and Aelia both suck. Reign is pretty toxic and can be creepy. He can be sweet sometimes, but I find his personality un-charming. Aelia is no better. She’s a badass, yes, but she’s mean to Reign for no good reason. She annoys me. She knows he wants it, and she knows she wants it. She’s denying herself for no good reason after a certain point. I feel like a good romance shouldn’t have the reader thinking “just get it over with and have sex already!” multiple times throughout the book.
I’m disappointed because I really wanted to like this book. I still am curious about who Aelia is, who bound her, and what ultimately happens. I like the idea of the story and the magic systems too. In theory, Aelia and Reign have a lot of romantic potential. But I don’t know if I can force myself to read any more of the cringy and toxic romance between them! Maybe I’ll change my mind to see what happens at the end, but it’s going to be a rage-finish.
EDIT TO ADD: oh my god how could I forget to talk about Sy? Sy is one of Aelia’s two friends, and he’s a creep. Their whole relationship is him “joking” about wanting to sleep with her and going on about her “sexy round ears” and her playfully rejecting him. He constantly caresses her ears throughout this series which js met by a joking rebuff and slap on the wrist from Aelia, but this is WEIRD because it’s actually super creepy to imagine a “friend” like this in real life. Who does this? What is this relationship, anyways? If I knew someone like this, I’d stay far far away from them. I get that Fae aren’t human and are more sexually open, but like…this is not the basis of a friendship for any sentient species, I’m sorry.
I feel like the only guy in this book that’s remotely not creepy and remotely decent all-around is Heaton. Team Heaton! Poor guy. Why do the men in this book all suck? Why do the characters in this book all suck?
I got 3/4 through, working through a lot of “ick” of Aelia and Reign’s interactions, but couldn’t bring myself to finish. I kind of liked the first book even though I knew it wasn’t great, I felt like it was a fun read.
In this book though, the romance is what killed it for me in the end. Aelia is angry and mean at Reign for more than half the book for the fact that he didn’t tell her his secret identity? And the dagger thing? I get the anger over the dagger thing, but the anger feels excessive, drawn out, and contrived. Just forgive him already! It doesn’t actually seem like they LIKE each other, even, as all their interactions are pretty nasty, punctuated by random sex scenes. There’s a couple of places where Reign says something sweet, but that’s not the basis of an entire relationship. It just seems like their relationship is purely physical, which is disappointing.
I also hate the love triangle. I hate it. Aelia’s unwilling to seal the cuorem bond with Reign for kind of flimsy reasons, and now Ruhl is in the mix? No. I was here for Aelia and Reign, and I’ve been waiting the whole goddamn book for them to FINALLY get together, but instead of that, I get another twist and reason they CANT seal the bond?? I literally groaned out loud when I got to the part about Ruhl asking her to refuse to make the bond with Reign. It was at that point I knew I’d have to slog through a lot more BS to get to a satisfying conclusion. And because I skimmed to the end, I see that it ends on another cliffhanger. Joy.
Let me rant about the cuorem bond more. The author decided that the bond was confused between Reign and Ruhl (also, JFC why did she have to name the brothers these cringey matching royalty names?) The point of that common Romantasy trope is that it happens with one special person, they’re the One, the Only One, and you’ll be together Forever, but the author took this trope and mutated it into something sad. By making the bond confused over the object of its desire, it makes it seem like Aelia’s relationship with Reign is far less meaningful. I don’t want this idea of a romantic, timeless bond spoiled by the main character lusting after her lover’s own brother. If she can be so easily confused and attracted to another, then is the bond really that powerful? I guess the point is that they haven’t sealed the deal as they put it, but still. It’s just kind of depressing to me. Makes me not want to read more.
Aelia doesn’t want to make the bond because she doesn’t want to run away from her problems, but making that bond literally won’t prevent her from staying and tackling them…Reign would probably be in the same situation if he was called in on his oath anyways. Maybe I’m not clear on that plot point or I missed something, but that seemed really flimsy to me at best.
Also, Reign and Aelia both suck. Reign is pretty toxic and can be creepy. He can be sweet sometimes, but I find his personality un-charming. Aelia is no better. She’s a badass, yes, but she’s mean to Reign for no good reason. She annoys me. She knows he wants it, and she knows she wants it. She’s denying herself for no good reason after a certain point. I feel like a good romance shouldn’t have the reader thinking “just get it over with and have sex already!” multiple times throughout the book.
I’m disappointed because I really wanted to like this book. I still am curious about who Aelia is, who bound her, and what ultimately happens. I like the idea of the story and the magic systems too. In theory, Aelia and Reign have a lot of romantic potential. But I don’t know if I can force myself to read any more of the cringy and toxic romance between them! Maybe I’ll change my mind to see what happens at the end, but it’s going to be a rage-finish.
EDIT TO ADD: oh my god how could I forget to talk about Sy? Sy is one of Aelia’s two friends, and he’s a creep. Their whole relationship is him “joking” about wanting to sleep with her and going on about her “sexy round ears” and her playfully rejecting him. He constantly caresses her ears throughout this series which js met by a joking rebuff and slap on the wrist from Aelia, but this is WEIRD because it’s actually super creepy to imagine a “friend” like this in real life. Who does this? What is this relationship, anyways? If I knew someone like this, I’d stay far far away from them. I get that Fae aren’t human and are more sexually open, but like…this is not the basis of a friendship for any sentient species, I’m sorry.
I feel like the only guy in this book that’s remotely not creepy and remotely decent all-around is Heaton. Team Heaton! Poor guy. Why do the men in this book all suck? Why do the characters in this book all suck?
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April 26, 2025
When I say this series is a slow burn, I mean the candle is going to take YEARS to burn.
November 25, 2024
I feel like I wanted this book to be good so I hung onto the little kernels of truth given to us throughout the story holding on for dear life, and the end just blew it all up. It sounds like she doesn’t look like the third court demon people, or at least the way they were described, but the king called her princess and took her away, and all the other courts are around still so that leaves her being the princess of the demon court with the zar power? but then that doesnt make sense because she has rais and nox power which means her parents were from the other kingdoms… And there was a mention of an old rais king so maybe thats her dad and the current king is her uncle? But the cliffhager was large, but it was honestly the most exciting thing to happen in the book. Also, what is all the weird stuff about her being “mated” to both brothers? This book made me hate Reign he is so annoying and indecisive and thinks he is hot shit, that I was actually rooting for his brother and the heir to the throne to be the actual love interest. But like what the hell was this book. The mfc was alll over the place, the first half of the book is basically her complaining and being annoying. And the entire romance plot literally just doesnt make any sense its hot and cold and they are all over the place, then it brcomes a love triangle? Honestly im confused and a bit weirded out. Overall disappointed in the romance section, disappointed in the fantasy plot section, but intrigued in the mystery of who she is.
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November 8, 2024
I will admit that I am a reader who has VERY high expectations for a second book in a series if I LOVE the first. I was nervous but did my reread and jumped right into it. I was not disappointed. Not only did Crown of Flames and Ash live up to my high expectations but it surpassed them. The transition was flawless and immediately hooked my interest. The slow burn with some spice was the perfect amount to keep us wanting more but staying true to the plot. The old characters we love get more of a richer role and the new characters add more dynamic to the story. For example: Ruhl keeps you on your toes as you don’t know where your feelings lie with him. Do we like him? Do we hate him? Where does his loyalties lie?!
I especially love the puzzle that is Aelia’s origins. We get to add a few more pieces to the puzzle but G.K. DeRosa gives us time to make our own educated guesses. I love a story that allows you to guess and have theories before you have the complete picture. It makes you feel accomplished and just that much more invested in the story.
I highly recommend this series and especially this second installment. The first book gives fourth wing, Harry Potter, and ACOTAR vibes but this book transcends them into “Crown of Flames and Ash” vibes of its’ own. I started and ended this book within 24 hours. It’s a must read!
I especially love the puzzle that is Aelia’s origins. We get to add a few more pieces to the puzzle but G.K. DeRosa gives us time to make our own educated guesses. I love a story that allows you to guess and have theories before you have the complete picture. It makes you feel accomplished and just that much more invested in the story.
I highly recommend this series and especially this second installment. The first book gives fourth wing, Harry Potter, and ACOTAR vibes but this book transcends them into “Crown of Flames and Ash” vibes of its’ own. I started and ended this book within 24 hours. It’s a must read!
November 13, 2024
I disagree with the author. The wait because of the cliffhanger will not be worth it. I'm out.
November 17, 2024
Bored to tears. I skimmed until the end.
I liked the first book so much. Second book—-I didn’t find a likable character.
Both FMC and MMC on my nerves and forced love triangles to mindlessly fill the plot.
I think this book was unnecessary and should have just gone from plot book to end book 1 right to end of book 2…
Won’t be continuing this series…
I liked the first book so much. Second book—-I didn’t find a likable character.
Both FMC and MMC on my nerves and forced love triangles to mindlessly fill the plot.
I think this book was unnecessary and should have just gone from plot book to end book 1 right to end of book 2…
Won’t be continuing this series…
November 9, 2025
5/5 ⭐️ Spoilers ahead 🚨
The slow burn is like a fine wine aging to perfection, but it’s making me tipsy with anticipation! Forbidden romance with an age gap? Count me in! Aela’s character arc is truly a rollercoaster, she can be as infuriating as Reign, but Alphaholes have always been my guilty pleasure.
Aela’s juggling deadly trials and a divine love triangle
what kind of twisted games are the gods playing at?! And just when you think things couldn’t get more chaotic, she gets taken! Two books in, and things are spiraling into a delightful mess. I just want to know what in the burning hell was that cliffhanger?!
The slow burn is like a fine wine aging to perfection, but it’s making me tipsy with anticipation! Forbidden romance with an age gap? Count me in! Aela’s character arc is truly a rollercoaster, she can be as infuriating as Reign, but Alphaholes have always been my guilty pleasure.
Aela’s juggling deadly trials and a divine love triangle
what kind of twisted games are the gods playing at?! And just when you think things couldn’t get more chaotic, she gets taken! Two books in, and things are spiraling into a delightful mess. I just want to know what in the burning hell was that cliffhanger?!
November 29, 2024
3.75 ⭐️
Aelia & Reign..
Fae Academy.
Professor / Student.
Light vs. Dark Fae.
Prophecy.
Fated Mates.
Trials.
Hidden / Secret Identity.
Second book in the series.. It's good but lacking in some parts.
I'm not sure how I feel about the almost love triangle and the delay in making the bond.
Ends on a cliffhanger.
Aelia & Reign..
Fae Academy.
Professor / Student.
Light vs. Dark Fae.
Prophecy.
Fated Mates.
Trials.
Hidden / Secret Identity.
Second book in the series.. It's good but lacking in some parts.
I'm not sure how I feel about the almost love triangle and the delay in making the bond.
Ends on a cliffhanger.
November 13, 2024
This was amazing!
The twists and turns had me reeling. This book stomped on my heart, dragged me through all the feels and left me screaming in shock. It reveals some secrets from earlier but I need more answers.
As Aelia grows into her powers, her strength in her beliefs and the ones she loves never waivers. Her fierceness is admirable and I think we’ve only seen the beginning of what she can do.
I love a good shadow daddy and Reign definitely fits the bill. Still morally grey, touch her and die protective with a sweet side that I can’t resist.
The end had my heart pounding and I NEED the next book now!
The twists and turns had me reeling. This book stomped on my heart, dragged me through all the feels and left me screaming in shock. It reveals some secrets from earlier but I need more answers.
As Aelia grows into her powers, her strength in her beliefs and the ones she loves never waivers. Her fierceness is admirable and I think we’ve only seen the beginning of what she can do.
I love a good shadow daddy and Reign definitely fits the bill. Still morally grey, touch her and die protective with a sweet side that I can’t resist.
The end had my heart pounding and I NEED the next book now!
November 13, 2024
This book is an absolute stunner! Aelia is reeling from the events and info that happened at the end of book 1 and Reign is in her crosshairs. That boy has some ‘splainin to do. I do love him but I don’t feel that he’s been completely honest with Aelia but it seems to be out of a need to protect her. I’m really liking Rhule right now but I don’t trust him. And of course, Aelia’s found family in her friends makes me so happy. I can’t wait for more of this series, especially after the end of this book!
December 31, 2024
The first book in this series was SO good!! I had high hopes that this would be a favorite series of mine.
This second book seemed to drag on FOREVER with Aelia and Reign back and forth, back and forth in their romance. The slowest burn EVER as by the end of the second book they still haven’t sealed the deal.
Also, she goes on and on about how everyone is lying to her yet she’s consistently lying to her friends.
However, I will read the third when it comes out in hopes it is better than this one.
This second book seemed to drag on FOREVER with Aelia and Reign back and forth, back and forth in their romance. The slowest burn EVER as by the end of the second book they still haven’t sealed the deal.
Also, she goes on and on about how everyone is lying to her yet she’s consistently lying to her friends.
However, I will read the third when it comes out in hopes it is better than this one.
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January 4, 2025
4.5 ⭐️holy endings of endings. this sequel brought the action, the confusion, the pull for darkness from the light. this cliff hanger has left me with more questions then answered and i cannot wait for the next book!
May 22, 2025
This was even better
November 19, 2024
Great book! I enjoyed getting more pieces of the puzzle and loved getting more of Reign and Aelia. The ending was just wild though. Did not expect that at all and I can’t believe I have to wait six months for the third book. That better be the final book. Ugh.
May 7, 2025
4.5⭐️ enjoyed this book as much as the first… few plot twists and a cliffhanger… can’t wait for the third one to come out soon…
July 24, 2025
Better than the first book, first half was annoying and slow, then the second half got interesting and now I have to read the third book to find out what happens…
November 6, 2024
I received an ARC from the author after devouring the first book and holy cow, this series has me in a chokehold. The cliffhanger is going to ruin me, and I cannot wait to get the third book in my greedy little hands. I don’t often rate books 5 stars but I love the magic system in this book, and I’m a sucker for academy fantasy romance books. Countdown for book 3 is already started in my brain!
November 16, 2024
I enjoyed the first book but found book 2 left me wanting. There wasn’t enough focus on story progression as I felt like I was treading water a lot and I became frustrated over the romance element. I was disappointed with this instalment because the story didn’t live up to its full potential but I still want to know what happens next and will read the 3rd book.
February 22, 2025
I’m giving it 3.5 ⭐️s because I found myself endlessly frustrated with use of the “interruption trope” —just forever stalling relationships and character development. I also don’t like the way we have conflict for the sake of conflict. That being said, can our FMC just fuck shit up already???
November 15, 2024
total failure
I cannot even imagine a more boring book! This was a total flop for me. First book was good… second book… well…I never DNF a series before but this one is it. The story just stalled with very little action to strengthen the plot.
I cannot even imagine a more boring book! This was a total flop for me. First book was good… second book… well…I never DNF a series before but this one is it. The story just stalled with very little action to strengthen the plot.
December 7, 2024
Just Cruel!!!!
O! M! G! So close to completing the bond and you do this!! Not fair for anyone!!! I do have a theory on how to get out of the blood oath Reign made with his father, now to see if my theory happens. 😏 I also have a theory about Aelia’s parents. But with how this ended…now I have more questions than theories.
O! M! G! So close to completing the bond and you do this!! Not fair for anyone!!! I do have a theory on how to get out of the blood oath Reign made with his father, now to see if my theory happens. 😏 I also have a theory about Aelia’s parents. But with how this ended…now I have more questions than theories.
September 5, 2025
some twists and turns in this one and im not quite sure what to expect next.
still a bit more simple writing, and the ick with the overprotective dudes is in full force on this one, but honestly the predictability is a little less this book and thats why im enjoying it
still a bit more simple writing, and the ick with the overprotective dudes is in full force on this one, but honestly the predictability is a little less this book and thats why im enjoying it
November 14, 2024
**Dailogue**
- 1st person. We get more if Reign POV but still mostly Aelia
**Spice**
Still barely any spice
**Plot**
This book picks up right where the first one left off. She discovers reign is a Prince of shadows and that he has been lying to her the whole time. Aelia feels betrayed and tries to stay away from him, but Reign is determined to grovel and get her trust back because he doesn't want to lose her. Reign brother Ruhl makes an appearance and confuses Aelia with her feelings for Ruhl. They do more trails this semester find they work against and work with the shadow fae. Ruhl and Aelia seemed to always get paired up. Reign tells her his destiny was to destroy the child of twilight which he believes to be her. Aelia also finds out Aiden her step father is actually light fae and knows more than he will tell her saying it is to protect her. Reign gets the information but won't tell aelia since he made a blood oath not to tell her. Reign confesses he loves her and that they are Fated mates which is very rare and asks her to run away with him because he made a blood oath to his father to kill the child of twilight and if his father forces it then he will kill himself. Aelia doesn't want to run away so he feels rejected. They finally decide to fight against their fate and to complete the bond but something always interrupts them and they don't get to complete it.
**Ending**
Aelia is taken by the night court when she goes with her friends to try and save heaton in the wilds and disappears underground before Reign can get to her .
The cliffhanger is going to kill me until the next book.
There is so much tension between the 2 characters and I am glad she made Reign grovel for her to be forgiven but dang can there be that many interruption to where they can't complete the bond.
- 1st person. We get more if Reign POV but still mostly Aelia
**Spice**
Still barely any spice
**Plot**
This book picks up right where the first one left off. She discovers reign is a Prince of shadows and that he has been lying to her the whole time. Aelia feels betrayed and tries to stay away from him, but Reign is determined to grovel and get her trust back because he doesn't want to lose her. Reign brother Ruhl makes an appearance and confuses Aelia with her feelings for Ruhl. They do more trails this semester find they work against and work with the shadow fae. Ruhl and Aelia seemed to always get paired up. Reign tells her his destiny was to destroy the child of twilight which he believes to be her. Aelia also finds out Aiden her step father is actually light fae and knows more than he will tell her saying it is to protect her. Reign gets the information but won't tell aelia since he made a blood oath not to tell her. Reign confesses he loves her and that they are Fated mates which is very rare and asks her to run away with him because he made a blood oath to his father to kill the child of twilight and if his father forces it then he will kill himself. Aelia doesn't want to run away so he feels rejected. They finally decide to fight against their fate and to complete the bond but something always interrupts them and they don't get to complete it.
**Ending**
Aelia is taken by the night court when she goes with her friends to try and save heaton in the wilds and disappears underground before Reign can get to her .
The cliffhanger is going to kill me until the next book.
There is so much tension between the 2 characters and I am glad she made Reign grovel for her to be forgiven but dang can there be that many interruption to where they can't complete the bond.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 17, 2024
Good
WARNING! CLIFFHANGER! This is a 5/5 on my trauma scale, so maximum trauma warning.
Picking up from where the cliffhanger ending left us; the trials continue for Aelia and her friends at the academy, as they have to face off with the shadow fae from the other academy.
Meanwhile, her feelings for her professor and the secrets he has kept from her become complicated, especially now his brother has made himself known.
Everything gets complicated in this story, as Aelia is now no longer dealing with Reign, but also his brother Ruhl. It's not quite a love triangle, but it's close, and there are definitely twists and turns to their feelings.
Aelia is also trying to figure out the meaning behind the prophecy, and just where she comes into it; and what her heritage may involve.
This is a great story, with all sorts of twists that start you thinking one thing will happen, only to turn it all on its head.
The ending was a massive cliffhanger, which was definitely foreshadowed if you paid attention.
This is absolutely not a standalone, as it builds upon the book that came before, and has an ongoing story.
If you're a fan of fantasy, academy fantasy, slow burn romantasy, and forbidden romance, you'll enjoy this read.
WARNING! CLIFFHANGER! This is a 5/5 on my trauma scale, so maximum trauma warning.
Picking up from where the cliffhanger ending left us; the trials continue for Aelia and her friends at the academy, as they have to face off with the shadow fae from the other academy.
Meanwhile, her feelings for her professor and the secrets he has kept from her become complicated, especially now his brother has made himself known.
Everything gets complicated in this story, as Aelia is now no longer dealing with Reign, but also his brother Ruhl. It's not quite a love triangle, but it's close, and there are definitely twists and turns to their feelings.
Aelia is also trying to figure out the meaning behind the prophecy, and just where she comes into it; and what her heritage may involve.
This is a great story, with all sorts of twists that start you thinking one thing will happen, only to turn it all on its head.
The ending was a massive cliffhanger, which was definitely foreshadowed if you paid attention.
This is absolutely not a standalone, as it builds upon the book that came before, and has an ongoing story.
If you're a fan of fantasy, academy fantasy, slow burn romantasy, and forbidden romance, you'll enjoy this read.
November 17, 2024
How can it already be over 😭. I absolutely loved this series and already need the next book.
We pick up exactly where we left off book two in the middle of the first battle. Aelia still has no idea who she is and what powers she may or may not have. After the first term is over Aelia and the other first years are given a week off where Aelia goes home to see Aiden. Hoping he finally has answers for her makes her even more angry when she finds out he isn't able to tell her due to an oath.
Aiden is able to tell her that her parents loved her and did this to protect her from the prophecy and the danger that comes from that.
The second term begins and Aelia and Reign are trying to keep not only her powers a secret but their feelings for each other. The bond pushing them together also gets the attention of the shadow fae heir Reings brother when the trials force them to work together.
With Aelia desperate for answers about herself and Reign desperate to keep the prophecy from being triggered in the hopes his father and brother don't see the signs Aelia exhibits.
Shadow daddy morally grey
If you even think unkindly in her direction you won't survive long
Prophecy and magic hidden
Found family
Strong fmc
Everything you want in a fantasy book
We pick up exactly where we left off book two in the middle of the first battle. Aelia still has no idea who she is and what powers she may or may not have. After the first term is over Aelia and the other first years are given a week off where Aelia goes home to see Aiden. Hoping he finally has answers for her makes her even more angry when she finds out he isn't able to tell her due to an oath.
Aiden is able to tell her that her parents loved her and did this to protect her from the prophecy and the danger that comes from that.
The second term begins and Aelia and Reign are trying to keep not only her powers a secret but their feelings for each other. The bond pushing them together also gets the attention of the shadow fae heir Reings brother when the trials force them to work together.
With Aelia desperate for answers about herself and Reign desperate to keep the prophecy from being triggered in the hopes his father and brother don't see the signs Aelia exhibits.
Shadow daddy morally grey
If you even think unkindly in her direction you won't survive long
Prophecy and magic hidden
Found family
Strong fmc
Everything you want in a fantasy book
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November 13, 2024
After reading the first book ‘Crown Of Light And Shadows’ i was given the amazing chance to read the second book ‘Crown Of Flames And Ash’ early as an ARC.
I loved every second of it! The continued development of the main characters Reign and Aelia had me feeling all emotions, the plot progression was also amazing🥰🙌🏻 i really love Rue & Sy so much as Aelias friends, they both add so much to the book on top of the MC’s story🥰 i loveee the added Shadow Prince storyline because Ruhl really is just another Charming, Broody, Confusing, Hot Bad Boy that makes the plot that much more intense😏😂🙌🏻
I love all of the hidden secrets, the possibilities and theories within the plot that could possibly happen but they still progress a lot from book one and again leave you with questions at the end and reeling for the next book! The spice also kicked up in this second book which of course we all love🌶️😏🔥
The ENDING OH. MY. GOSH. i had an inkling of what was really happening at the border that was so shrouded in secrecy and political lies, but even the ending still had me shocked and dying to know what happens next!!🙌🏻
It was a pleasure reading this book early and i already can’t wait for book 3!?🙌🏻🥰 i love both of these books so much!
I loved every second of it! The continued development of the main characters Reign and Aelia had me feeling all emotions, the plot progression was also amazing🥰🙌🏻 i really love Rue & Sy so much as Aelias friends, they both add so much to the book on top of the MC’s story🥰 i loveee the added Shadow Prince storyline because Ruhl really is just another Charming, Broody, Confusing, Hot Bad Boy that makes the plot that much more intense😏😂🙌🏻
I love all of the hidden secrets, the possibilities and theories within the plot that could possibly happen but they still progress a lot from book one and again leave you with questions at the end and reeling for the next book! The spice also kicked up in this second book which of course we all love🌶️😏🔥
The ENDING OH. MY. GOSH. i had an inkling of what was really happening at the border that was so shrouded in secrecy and political lies, but even the ending still had me shocked and dying to know what happens next!!🙌🏻
It was a pleasure reading this book early and i already can’t wait for book 3!?🙌🏻🥰 i love both of these books so much!
November 14, 2024
Begrudgingly giving this 4 stars. I'm so into this story, and I cannot believe we got another cliffhanger with a too long wait (technically it's not terrible, but still).
But my God, wtf is with this cuorem "twist". I hate it. Seriously, while I understand authors adding exciting twists and turns, why add the "could it be...." grrrr. It actually makes me angry and annoyed. I definitely could have and would have preferred to not add this stupid "twist".
And let's talk about Liora, WTF, with all the school rules, seriously, she just magically skips over everything. I'm assuming she's a plant, but adding her was weird.
Overall I love everything else. I really really wish they wouldn't drag out Reign and Amelia with only sexual tension. I just want them to have some happiness, plus who doesn't want a little spice. I do 🙋, I'm ready for it now. And if it doesn't happen....🤬.
But my God, wtf is with this cuorem "twist". I hate it. Seriously, while I understand authors adding exciting twists and turns, why add the "could it be...." grrrr. It actually makes me angry and annoyed. I definitely could have and would have preferred to not add this stupid "twist".
And let's talk about Liora, WTF, with all the school rules, seriously, she just magically skips over everything. I'm assuming she's a plant, but adding her was weird.
Overall I love everything else. I really really wish they wouldn't drag out Reign and Amelia with only sexual tension. I just want them to have some happiness, plus who doesn't want a little spice. I do 🙋, I'm ready for it now. And if it doesn't happen....🤬.
February 19, 2025
2.5 ⭐️
Thank god I’ve finished
I think I liked it in the beginning? But it’s kinda a low stakes fourth wing?? (Yes I know they’re different but the vibessss are the same but not as good)
Also, I am SICK of preferring the third person in a love triangle for gods sake
Thank god I’ve finished
I think I liked it in the beginning? But it’s kinda a low stakes fourth wing?? (Yes I know they’re different but the vibessss are the same but not as good)
Also, I am SICK of preferring the third person in a love triangle for gods sake
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