Sharpest Court

Thorn Season #2

by Kiera Azar

With an unputdownable plot, incredible twists, and an extraordinary high fantasy world filled with court intrigue, heart-racing action, a unique magic system, and sizzling chemistry, Sharpest Court is the thrilling sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller, Thorn Season.

Alissa Paine has fled her home, the Kingdom of Daradon – forced to say goodbye to her old old life in order to escape the clutches of both the cruel, tyrannical King Erik to whom she was once betrothed, and the Hunters who persecute Wielders like Alissa.

But she has not left Daradon empty-handed, and Alissa has in her possession an object that Erik greatly desires – a mysterious and ancient spellmade compass which has the potential to reshape the world, if Alissa – or Erik – can unlock its secrets.

Seeking refuge in the Ansoran Empire, Alissa is able to demonstrate her Wielding powers openly for the first time in her life. But Ansora is not a safe haven, and Alissa is quickly forced to navigate the rules and customs of another dangerous ruler. And even with her former ally, Kiel Arcus, by her side, Alissa soon learns that, while she may have been raised in the kingdom of thorns, she is yet to enter the sharpest court….

Perfect for fans of Powerless, Six of Crows, and The Rose Bargain, Sharpest Court is an extraordinary return to the world of Thorn Season.

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romantasy, Fantasy Romance, Young Adult Fantasy

Kindle Edition

Expected publication October 22, 2026

About the author

Kiera Azar is a half-Lebanese and half-Indian writer, born and raised in Surrey. She has a first-class honours degree in Biomedical Science and a background in acting, singing and songwriting. Kiera is forever excited by all the books she hasn’t yet read, the music she hasn’t yet discovered, and the story ideas she hasn’t yet had.

Reviews

[Evangeline]

Call me sick but I want an Aaron Warner kind of enemies-to-lovers with Erik. So excited I need this book NOW! EEEEEKKK

[hater ★]

make it angsty pleaaaase i wanna suffer

[lana · Rating 5 out of 5]

i already know this book is gonna DESTROY ME im so excited AHHHHH

[🌷Holly (Jesus’s version) 🌷]

Pre-release I just finished the first!!! It's was so good! I feel like garret is going to have some sort of redemption but Keil better be end game. That's not a request, its a demand. 😁

[ˋ°•*⁀➷ ellie (semi ia)]

1/1/26

GIVE IT TO ME AHHH!! october 2026 i will be waiting for you 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

[☕︎︎𝐋𝐞𝐱𝐢✞]

Pre - Release ! 🪻


OKAY THIS COVER IS GORGEOUS😍🙏🙏

And uh- why is everyone Team Erik?😭 PLEASE KEIL IS THE ONE FOR HER GUYS IDC IF HES BLAND PLEASE🥺🙏

SO READY FOR THIS BOOK TO COME OUT HEHEHEHEEH🤭🤭🤭

[brontësaurus]

pre-read
suffering? sounds fun.

[iris]

I am proudly team Erik 💪😔
idgaf about keil he is as bland as my mum's cooking.
ERIK IS JUST MISUNDERSTOOD 😔😔

[Melodie Infinger]

Honestly...I'm trembling...
Okay, so I get Erik is toxic...but if he has a redemption, I'm done for because WOW. Also, Keil is too basic and Garret is um...forgettable. ERIK GIVES OFF DARKLING HAD A BABY WITH AARON WARNER, AND I LOVE IT UGH.

[Kenzy Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

There's some shady discombobulating twists Kiera has planned, now only if can figure them out, or hold out until October before they drive me insane

[Books&Breakdowns]

Can't wait for this book to come out, I'm so exciteddddd!!!!