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The Poisoned Kingdoms #3
Shadow's Price
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Expected 11 Feb 26In the darkness between two dying worlds, trust is the most dangerous magic of all.
Katrina never expected to see Evren Avery again. Two years ago, she sealed the barrier between the Vales and the Miragelands, trapping herself in a realm of wraiths and ruins, paying for her sins in blood and isolation. She's survived on wit, determination, and the memory of one stolen moment—the night she knelt before a king in his empty castle and made a devil's bargain.
One drop of blood for another.
But when Evren appears in the underground city where she's barely clinging to survival, Katrina realizes the deal was never finished. The worlds are unraveling. Magic is failing. And the Ruthless King has come to collect—not her death, but her help.
Together, they must journey into the heart of a dying realm, facing wraiths that hunger for magic, prophecies that threaten to destroy them both, and a connection that should have ended with that first exchange of blood.
As Katrina's dormant power awakens into something new and frightening, she's forced to confront the truth she's been running from: some debts can't be paid with punishment. Some wounds can only be healed by the one person who knows exactly how deep they go.
But trust is a luxury Katrina can't afford. Not when betrayal lurks in every shadow. Not when saving two worlds might mean losing the one person who's ever chosen her. Not when the price of her power could be everything—including the king who's determined to keep her by his side.
A sweeping fantasy romance about redemption, second chances, and the dangerous magic of letting someone see the truth of your heart.
Katrina never expected to see Evren Avery again. Two years ago, she sealed the barrier between the Vales and the Miragelands, trapping herself in a realm of wraiths and ruins, paying for her sins in blood and isolation. She's survived on wit, determination, and the memory of one stolen moment—the night she knelt before a king in his empty castle and made a devil's bargain.
One drop of blood for another.
But when Evren appears in the underground city where she's barely clinging to survival, Katrina realizes the deal was never finished. The worlds are unraveling. Magic is failing. And the Ruthless King has come to collect—not her death, but her help.
Together, they must journey into the heart of a dying realm, facing wraiths that hunger for magic, prophecies that threaten to destroy them both, and a connection that should have ended with that first exchange of blood.
As Katrina's dormant power awakens into something new and frightening, she's forced to confront the truth she's been running from: some debts can't be paid with punishment. Some wounds can only be healed by the one person who knows exactly how deep they go.
But trust is a luxury Katrina can't afford. Not when betrayal lurks in every shadow. Not when saving two worlds might mean losing the one person who's ever chosen her. Not when the price of her power could be everything—including the king who's determined to keep her by his side.
A sweeping fantasy romance about redemption, second chances, and the dangerous magic of letting someone see the truth of your heart.
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication February 11, 2026
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December 27, 2025
Amelia MacLeod knocked it out of the park with this one! This is the third book in the Poisoned Kingdom series and it is hands down the best so far but could be read as a standalone. Katrina’s story is heartbreaking but also one of survival and resilience. Evren is the dark broody King who would burn the kingdom to the ground if you dared touch Katrina. Together these two embark on a journey to save two worlds while battling mythical creatures and facing their own demons.
My favorite quotes are:
“You have to let go of me,” she said again. His lips were close to her ear, his breath hit against her skin. “You aren’t a price I’m willing to pay.”
“You know what comes next for you? What comes next is that you own your own power. All of it. And you use it to do whatever the fuck you want.”
My favorite quotes are:
“You have to let go of me,” she said again. His lips were close to her ear, his breath hit against her skin. “You aren’t a price I’m willing to pay.”
“You know what comes next for you? What comes next is that you own your own power. All of it. And you use it to do whatever the fuck you want.”
Review of advance copy received from Author
WOW!! Simply incredible! Book three of The Poisoned Kingdom series by Amelia Macleod is captivating and completely unputdownable. There is plenty of action, battle scenes, twists and turns, and surprises you don't see coming. This book keeps you on the edge of your seat. The MC characters Katrina and Evren are well written with a lot of depth and are engaging. Amelia's world shines beautifully, brilliantly and magically throughout the story. I absolutely enjoyed this book and I highly recommend it!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Katrina's story is so beautiful. I absolutely loved learning about her past and paving the way to her future. The way she struggles with that inner voice resonated so much with me I can hear it in my soul, but she is such a fighter and a bad bi***. I dont want to spoil anything so Im just going to sit back and say are we to the next book yet ?
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is phenomenal! It could be a stand alone but you would know you are missing a lot. I love it as the continuation and was very happy I read books 1 and 2 before continuing this one. I cannot WAIT to read book 4!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Entertaining quick read. Builds on the previous two stories in the series but follows the sisters' character.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I read this as a beta read without knowing anything about the previous two books. I didn't care for Katrina's state of mind in the beginning, until I learned more about her past. I enjoyed the romance buildup. The story was fairly solid when all the parts were explained. I can see this as a starting point for new readers.
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