Kingdoms of Silent Sorrows: A Vampire & Fae Romantasy

by A.G. Harris

Peace is just a dance of seduction. I lured my prey in and gladly tossed the peace treaties onto my enemy’s pyres.

In Panthas, we worship the glory of war. From my cage, I plotted to dethrone the vampire king—my enemy and my husband. I vowed to melt the crown he never earned.

A crown my brother died for!

When the vampire who assassinated my brother entered the ballroom, I aimed to slay him first.

Our eyes locked, and he revealed a terrible why did my brother—the fae prince—give his magic to his killer?

Forced to aid my brother’s killer, we raced to find the book the gods left behind. It held a magic that could end the wars, or, in the wrong hands, bring extinction.

These are the dues I paid so that the vampire fate bound to me could save Panthas—and hopefully, one day, love would be worshiped over war.

Some love stories are meant to be retold. Others should never be written. I’ll let you decide which is ours.

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To save the kingdom, they must sacrifice their hearts. A page-turning romantasy filled with forbidden desires, fated mates, hidden truths, and widespread lies. Enter the world of Panthas, where the Fae and Vampires rule over all others. For fans of Booktok's most popular romantasy books!Perfect for fans

Vampires vs. Fae!Fated matesSlow burn romanceEnemies to loversForced proximityHeroes struggling to remain worthyMorally grey charactersTired of damsel heroines? Selene doesn’t collect flowers—she crushes them in a perfume of lethal seduction. “I was never meant to be a maiden who sang songs. I’m a tempest who destroys hearts.”

Love a morally grey villain? Meet one who will make you question just how dark his shades can get.
“You are right, Selene, you are poisonous.” He sits on the edge of the bed. I try to edge away, but his vines dig into me. “Poisons can be mastered. I just need a small daily dose." He reaches out and slides a finger down my cheek. “A little taste.” His touch glides down my neck, then lower, between my breasts. “Every day. Eventually, I will become accustomed to it.”

Forget the usual enemies-to-lovers plot. This is a love that reshapes everything.
"Love is a beautiful thing. We sing praises about it; we go on adventures to hunt it down. We never talk about life after love. We never mention how our palettes go from colorful to nothing; not gray or black, or muddy tones. Just nothing. We never show the massive wound love leaves behind. We never admit the struggles we endure when we try to fill that gap. We never talk about the after, because if we did, no one would seek out love to begin with."

A queen determined to dethrone her king!
“Careful; your lack of control is showing. People don’t like angry kings. That’s when they start whispering about replacing them.”
His fang sinks into his bottom lip. “I know what you crave.”
“A bar of soap to scrub your taste off my tongue.” I begin to applaud him. “Bravo, you figured it out.” I can’t help it. I dig further. “Add in a bottle of wine so my vision blurs. This way, I need not clearly see how insecure you are.

Genres: Fantasy, Romantasy, Fae, Vampires, Fantasy Romance

552 pages, Hardcover

Published January 20, 2026

Reviews

[Ellie✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I went into this as a beta read with no idea what to expect, and somehow I came out completely changed. I didn’t expect to fall so deeply in love, with the story, with the characters, and with the powerful bonds between mates and a family forged in the fires of war.

This book made me feel everything. My heart hoped, broke, and slowly learned to hope again. I was utterly immersed from beginning to end, swept into a world that felt both devastating and beautiful.

A.G. Harris has created something truly special here. A world where fae, vampires, mages, humans, and gods collide in a story that feels epic yet intimate, fierce yet tender. It is an absolute masterpiece that will stay with me for a very long time.

[Lacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A.G., you did it again! I want to shout from the rooftops on how incredible this book is! The emotions are raw and real. The magic is ethereal and so divine. The characters are all complex and unique. The conflict the story centers around is so well descripted from the beginning and remains forefront in your mind throughout the story.
I have said it time and time again with A.G.'s writing, the way she writes, the words she uses, the descriptors, the analogies, keeps the reader so engaged because she makes it so easy to visualize even the most basic feelings and scenes.
Thank you for trusting me to Beta read again for you. I am a forever fan!
And whoever is reading this review, the answer is yes! Read it, you will not be disappointed!

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kingdom of Silent Sorrows by A.G. Harris is an epic high fantasy book and was a beautifully written epic story. When I started the book I was initially surprised by the lengthy prologue, but, it ended-up being a wonderful way to set-up the story and establish the world. I fell in love with characters in the prologue that will not be seen after it.

The FMC Queen Selene is a fantastic main character. She's strong, a fighter, has a witty tongue that creates fantastic banter with her husband King Galen. Someone she doesn't like, but was forced to wed. Their interactions were always wonderful to read.

I loved Titus because he was different from your usual MMC vampire. He has a heart and while he is very skilled at fighting, he is introduced as caring. Someone who would rather protect life than take it. It is nice to read a vampire character like that. I also absolutely love the inner monologue of both characters, but, Titus' in particular had me laughing.

The world building is high fantasy and is for readers who like intense world building. If that is not your thing, you may find some of that part of the book tedious. There is romance, but, I am hesitant to call this "romantasy." It felt more like a fantasy book with romance in it.

I highly suggest this book for readers who loved the Lady of Darkness series, Kiss from the Gods , Kindred's Curse Saga, and Gods & Monsters Series.

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got to ARC read this book and I’m so happy to have been part of the lucky few! A. G. Harris did a wonderful job with her first fantasy series. The beginning took me a little but once I got into Selene and Titus’s story more I kept wanting to pick it back up when I had to adult (rude). I thought it was really well done!

[Lauryn Alyssa · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book had an over abundance of similes/metaphors, it became hard to read. I wish things were spoken more clearly plainly and eloquently. I feel like it was trying to be clever, instead making less sense.

Overall the prologue was lead with assumptions of the characters emotions and was confusing not understanding the way they were feeling. The story was very disjointed when lore was unfolding. It was a lot with little explanation.

Overall, I could see others liking this story, it definitely wasn’t for me.

[Bianca Vecchio · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of the most heart wrenching, beautiful written, flawed/ interesting characters, complex storyline and deep stories I have read in a long time.

This is true High Fantasy.

Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Romance: ❤️‍🔥 ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Enemies to lovers: ✔️✔️✔️

Thank you A.G.Harris and BookSirens for the ARC!

I loved this story so much! I literally took a day off work to finish it once I started, I could not let it rest!!

The prologue alone was so intriguing and mystical. I really hope we return to those characters soon as I need closure from those storylines. Post what is possibly the best prologue ever written you get into the heart of Kingdom of Silent Sorrows.

This is a raw and real story with high stakes, beautiful romance, yearning, spice, plots, twists and so much more.

A.G.Harris introduces us into a universe with complex magic systems, religion and political landscapes. They also allow us to see such a breadth of time that we learn multiple versions of the above.

Our MMC Titus has a noble heart that he wears on his sleeve and more honour than all the knights in the era of chivalry. His brother Tristen is hilarious and wields shadows and will become a fast favourite!

Our FMC Selene is a mental mind games tested warrior, she is sceptical and analytical and has some of the best banter and comebacks I have ever read in a female character. Her nobility shines through differently to our MMC’s but is no less key.

This book is filled with excellent villains (you can decide who you think the villains are) and many plot twists.

My two minor issues was the prologue and the FMC’s brother. I was so attached to what the prologue was setting out it did distract me while reading the main story as I kept waiting for it to return. With Everett I was bored by the end of the book how much plot relied on his manoeuvrings however I think that is over now!

This book will open your heart and tear it to shreds. I cried so much in the final 20% of this book I was right to be scared.

I cannot wait for book 2. I know it’s only January but this is an easy top read for 2026.

[Claire Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

👑 Love, sharpened to a blade 👑

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“We never talk about the after, because if we did, no one would seek out love to begin with.”

I devoured this book the way Panthas devours its dead: hungrily, reverently, and with no intention of stopping until there was nothing left but ash.

Kingdoms of Silent Sorrows may be the author's first foray into the genre, yet it is romantasy at its most intoxicating. Lush with betrayal and aching with grief, it's threaded through with a love that feels less like salvation and more like a beautiful, necessary wound.

Selene is not a heroine who waits to be rescued; she is a queen forged in rage and loss, and every page bends around her gravity. Her voice is sharp, seductive, and unflinching—and Harris never dulls it for comfort’s sake.

The enemies-to-lovers arc doesn’t tiptoe. It burns. It coils. It asks impossible questions about loyalty, fate, and whether love can ever be clean when it’s born in blood.

Titus is deliciously morally grey—dangerous not because he lacks feeling, but because he feels too much, and knows exactly how to weaponise it. Their chemistry is slow, cruel, and exquisitely earned, crackling beneath every stolen glance and barbed exchange.

What truly elevates this story is its emotional intelligence. Beneath the crowns, curses, and gods’ magic lies a meditation on what love costs after the songs end—on the silence it leaves behind, and the courage it takes to choose it anyway. This isn’t a romance that promises peace. It promises truth.

And gods, it delivers.

Verdict: Masterfully woven, this is a feral, lyrical triumph of romantasy—rich in atmosphere, ruthless in emotion, and fearless in its portrayal of love as both poison and cure. For readers who crave fated mates with teeth, queens who burn the rulebook, and a romance that reshapes the world rather than softens it. I’m still reeling.

[Makayla Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve rated this book based on the CAWPILE method. This book averaged 5 stars.

CHARACTERS- 9/10

The characters were mostly written very well. Their motivations were clear and each character behaved as suspected, but to me Titus was a little flat. His thoughts and emotions at one point seemed very juvenile, but I understand that when a story has to get somewhere, it’s got to get somewhere.

ATMOSPHERE/SETTING- 10/10

Love this. Loved the black roses everywhere, the description of the fashion, the climate… but I’m not suprised, this author is very good at what she does.

WRITING STYLE- 9.5/10

Love her writing style. It can be wordy at times so if you aren’t a fan of that, maybe skip this one. I however love it.

PLOT- 7.75/10

Love the plot. My only complaint is that the lore dump was pretty extensive. I’d have liked the first book to be about the old gods or better yet, make a prequel about the old gods after the book about Selene. I think that’s a would’ve added such a great layer of mystery and intrigue, but also give us an extensive knowledge of the story behind it all. As it stands now, the plot feels vaulted forward.

INTRIGUE- 10/10

I found myself wanting more and more of the story. Doesn’t happen everytime for me.

LOGIC/RELATIONSHIPS- 9/10

I want an instalove that feels natural, and for the most pert this delivers. At one point it starts to feel disingenuous but that does t last forever.

ENJOYMENT- 8/10

Overall I enjoyed this book and would recommend, especially if you’re a fan of fantasy/paranormal books. This one has a rather unique premise and the authors writing is beautiful.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Mae Greene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you BookSirens for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A breathtaking 5/5 stars, Kingdom of Silent Sorrows is devastatingly beautiful and mesmerisingly written.

Without knowing, you find yourself invested in each character, no matter how minor or major a part they play in the plot. With each interaction, you are left trying to unravel the knot the author has so beautifully woven into the plot. Just enough clues are left to leave you eager for the next chapter, but not too many that you can guess the conclusion.

While reading you will find yourself entranced with the writing, how impactful and deep lines such as these are:

“That’s the cost of fate. Some are born poppers, and others are royalty. But we all die the same; the breath leaves our lungs, our skin rots, and our bones decay all the same.”

“You’ve forgotten how to dream of the future could be... You’re stuck in the nightmare of the present.”

For me, a good book evokes emotions from me, that's how I know the characters are written in such a realistic way that they feel like a friend, not paper. These are friends I will revisit, I will cry with, be strong with, laugh with, and will never forget.

There is zero doubt in my mind that I will read book two. This author has been added to my list of authors who I will buy their books without question.

[Melissa Chapman · Rating 2 out of 5]

I can't say I liked this book, but it was certainly filled with beautiful art.
The prologue alone is 46 pages which sets the foundation for the world, but I feel like it was still too much. There was a lot of time spent on the relationships and dynamics of characters had no part in the rest of the book.
There are Vampires and Fae, gods, elves, mages, dragon riders, humans, and shades! So many different things and people going on. Court politics, and Intrigue. Witty banter and sharp barbs. Lions and tigers and bears. Oh my...

The time jumps and skips and back and forth were a bit disjointed and not explained well. I could have done without quite a few of them.
The writing is a mix of flowery, over the top expressions, and out of place modern terms (no carb diets???) that I had a hard time getting into.
I love lyrical books. Books where the writing flows and evokes emotions with insanely descriptive and lush settings. This was not it for me.

A lot of people are surprised at the ending of this book. I won't ruin that, but I will say there is an excessive event of a lead-up that tells you what will happen so it's not a huge surprise when it does. What I find upsetting about the ending is how the main character reacts to what happens.
There's supposed to be a second book, but I don't believe this story is for me.

[Sam Pekin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I haven’t felt this “book hungover” in a long time.

There is something so visceral about the way A.G. Harris writes. I’ve read a lot of enemies-to-lovers stories, but this one felt different. I could actually feel the weight of the grief and conflicts.

The dialogue was so sharp and the chemistry was so thick I felt like I was intruding on a private moment. When Selene and Galen have the dancing scene I clung to every letter of banter. And then Selene and Titus’s moments I couldn’t get enough. It’s just all so raw, I don’t know how else to put it. It’s like she walked in their shoes personally and wrote the story.


What really got me, though, was the vulnerability hidden under the scars of war. It reminds us that soldiers are human (or in this case vampire, fae or mages lol) they think and feel. They battle the line of loyalty to their kingdom with morality.

Each character has a sprinkle of background that I want to unfold. They are broken, messy, and fiercely protective. Ember’s background gutted me (how she got her name).

I am officially obsessed with this series and I’m going to be thinking about these characters for a long, long time.
My favorite read of the year, hands down.

[The Foldable Chaos Gremlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need yall to understand how this book WRECKED me! I stayed up until almost 3 a.m. to finish this book. Because, like many great books, the last 20% is an absolute rollercoaster that you just keep telling the operator "AGAIN!"

The prologue is more like a prequel. There's so much world-building that happens here that helps set the scene for the latter half of the main story. It's as fascinating as the main story.

A.G. Harris builds a rich and vivid world through her writing. We get the juxtaposition of the constant battles of war seen through Titus's eyes with the lush, vibrant world of castle through Selene's. Harris also writes her characters in a way that feels real despite them being vampires and fae with magical abilities. You easily find yourself sharing the characters feelings - their rage, suspicion, grief, hurt, love, and longing. And the yearning! Every glance, hands brushing, lingering touch, shallow breathe - it just made the inevitable that much sweeter.

It's been 2 days, and I'm still thinking about this book and the ending. I cannot WAIT for the next book. I can only hope it will mend my shattered heart!

[Shania Peelish · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5

Okay dang. This one is sorrowful—that’s for sure.

Happy endings may not really be a thing in this series, but what it lacks in happiness it makes up for with loyalty, found family, incredible lore, and the fight to save entire kingdoms.

I loved the way the plot unfolds through Everett’s visions. We’re learning right alongside the characters, slowly piecing together just how much each of them will have to sacrifice to save the world. It’s a style of storytelling I haven’t really experienced before, and I found it incredibly compelling.

And losing a mate? Whew. That was an intense choice. Risky, too. But I respect that the author knows exactly where she wants the story to go and isn’t afraid to make devastating decisions to get there. Was I sad? Absolutely. They didn’t have nearly enough time together. And the idea of being the one left behind—still having to carry the weight of saving everyone from destruction because only you can do it—is heartbreaking.

I’m definitely looking forward to seeing Titus’ fresh start in Book 2.

[Hanzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kingdoms of Silent Sorrows is the kind of romantasy that earns its emotional devastation. A.G. Harris builds a rich world where fae and vampires share a history of war, political betrayal, and cursed bloodlines, and she wastes no time pulling you into the middle of it.
Selene is exactly the kind of heroine this genre needs: sharp, strategic, and unwilling to be anyone's pawn.

Her banter with Titus crackles from the first exchange, and the slow burn between them is genuinely earned rather than rushed. He is morally grey in ways that feel earned too, not just a label. Their enemies-to-lovers arc has real teeth.

The prologue is substantial, almost its own mini story, and it does a lot of heavy lifting for the world-building. Some readers may find the pacing demands patience, and the writing leans lyrical and dense in stretches. If you like that, you will love it. If you prefer a leaner style, be warned.

That ending though. I did not see it coming, and I am still not over it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Azrella Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stop what you are doing right now and go add Kingdoms of Silent Sorrows by AG Harris to your cart. I am still picking up the absolute pieces of my soul after finishing this one and I need everyone around me to read it immediately.

​The story is just amazing. From the very first chapters, your heart is completely torn apart and you are thrown straight into the absolute chaos. And that ending? Wow I genuinely did not see that coming at all. Total blindside in the best way possible.

​Selene and Titus are such amazing characters. I felt their pain so deeply it honestly hurt. You are rooting for them through every single second of the agony. And can we talk about Tristan? I loved Tristan so much and he made me giggle every time he was on the page. He is a side character that you will fall completely in love with and you will need him to have his own book yesterday.

​If you want a book that will pull your heart straight into an epic journey and refuse to let go, this is it. Absolute perfection.

​Rating: 5/5 🌟

Spice: 3/5 🌶️

[Anna Cole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Whoa—this is the longest prologue I’ve ever read.

This book gives me Rebecca Ross–meets–Rachel Gillig prose vibes. The writing is wielded like a dagger: the banter, the romance—everything is so sharp it could draw blood.

This is a well-written multi-POV fantasy that’s far more than just a romance. It explores family—often the messy, complicated kind—and I really enjoyed that depth. The author has clearly crafted interesting characters and layered relationships.

That said, I did struggle with wanting to fully love the MCs. I felt like I was starting to connect with them, only for something to shift or a POV change to pull me away again. I also found there wasn’t much room to breathe; at one point, I had to put the book down just to take a breather.

Overall, if you’re looking for something that feels foretold, prophetic, and fated—something that goes deeper than just words on a page—this might be for you.

[Tash Ormiston · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely loved the prologue. I’d LOVE an entire book continuing on with those characters!
I loved the start so much it did take me a minute to then settle with the actual mmc/fmc. I did eventually fall for them and all the side characters too. Everyone was written beautifully a with lots of personality and individuality. In my opinion the writing started really strong, very descriptive and almost poetic and then became a little “he said, she said” in the second half and that is the only reason I’ve settled on 4 stars instead of 5 because plot wise this was 5 stars all day. I honestly cannot believe what I’ve just read in the last 10%. WHAT DO YOU MEAN?? WHYYYYY?? I love it. That is exactly what I want in a romantasy and not enough authors do it! Very excited to see where the next book takes us.

[Dani Reyes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want to thank the author for sending e-arc this book comes out Jan 20!!

Review:
I honestly didn’t know what to think about this book at first. It took me a moment to get into the story, and for a good stretch I wasn’t sure it was really for me. But somewhere along the way, that changed—and I ended up genuinely invested in the characters and the world.

Then something happened near the end that completely broke me. I was so upset I had to step away from the book for a moment because what happened felt unbelievably cruel. Even though the story had been hinting that this outcome was possible, I kept hoping it wouldn’t actually happen—that somehow things would turn out differently. But it didn’t . And it hurt.

And I think that emotional impact is exactly why this story worked so well. It left me shaken, but also deeply curious about what comes next.

[Samantha Millican · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book one of Crowns Forged in Chaos, Kingdoms of Silent Sorrows is a tale of fated mates in a romantasy with fae and vampires. Forbidden tension, secrets, lies, and truths weaved expertly throughout the storyline kept me hooked from the first page. Selene, who’s not to be overlooked as a wilted damsel, absolutely shines! Slow burn that hits in the most salivating way, tormenting its readers, but also seducing them at the same time. Emotions are palpable, chemistry is poignant, the banter will make you chuckle at times, a plot that lures, and a well crafted world that immerses you into their story. I need the next book, STAT!!!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Rebecca D · Rating 4 out of 5]

👏🏻 👏🏻 my favourite books are usually the unexpected ones. I’ve read a few of AG Harris’ other books and went into this one thinking it would be the same - but I was wrong. AG Harris brings you into a fantasy world and does not disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and have only slowly started getting into (and enjoying) romantasy books (my typical favourites are murder, crime, mystery and real) - but this one will be shelved as a fave. I am always amazed by AG Harris - the stories, the plot, the characters, the emotional roller coaster. THANK YOU once again for letting me be apart of your ARC team and providing me with this book! I cannot wait for the next one 🫶🏻

[Melissa Hamusek · Rating 5 out of 5]

The ending has destroyed me, I know that the story is far from over but I don’t know how we move forward from here 😭 it kills me even more that Titus wants to forget but I understand that maybe it’s just part of his coping mechanism. I am looking forward to what happens next and can’t wait to see dragons in the next book!

I thought the writing was beautiful & absolutely loved it. I am hoping that we get a full circle moment on the people in the prologue and that they come back into play at some point as well.

[Lisa Hayden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you for letting me read this ACR! This story has a very rich world setting and the lore is amazing. I was drawn from the moment the prologue started. At times I did get confused at first because so much was happening at once, but it was easy to adjust to once you got into the flow. The characters were also amazing, and had rich personalities and stories. This is such a unique story and I truly enjoyed it.

[Cindy Palmer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 1 - The artwork that AG does, makes this world so real. This is a lot and draws out all of the emotions and the "bad guys" just wow. I am in awe!!! This is my first read of author AG Harris and I am not disappointed. The main characters - Titus and Selene are just fantastic. Titus's brother Tristen is a wonderful comic relief character for the story.

What will book 2 have in store? I am lost just trying to imagine.

[Sissy Satterfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was pulled in to this story within the first few pages, and I could not put it down. The story itself was original, paranormal and utterly fantastic. The characters, some you love and some you don't. This is a Good story, that I Highly Recommend!!! I Loved It!! No Spoilers!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Amy Laudick · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was not prepared for this emotional rollercoaster of a ride, and I don't even want to talk about the ending yet. There is a lot of world and character building in the first book. A.G. Harris is a very descriptive and poetic writer; it comes across beautifully in the storyline.

I really enjoyed this book and look forward to the 2nd one.

[Casey Carter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall this was a good read. The world building was done well. I enjoyed the characters and the overall plot. I struggled with the pacing and how long this was. I felt some things could be cut and it be just fine. If this sounds like your vibe definitely check it out.

[Olivia Elsasser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Damn. This book fuckin rocked. The prologue was like reading an entire mini book that then functioned for the remaining plot - fantastic. And what an ending. Sobbed. Great read and cannot wait for the second book!

[Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s been a MINUTE since I’ve been floored by a plot twist. This book was so good and I love/hate that I’m giving it 5 ⭐️’s because the last 10% was absolutely diabolical.
I need to go touch grass or something after that UGH

[Alba Dorado · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've felt my mind and heart - and amazed by - with this book. The worldbuilding, the characters, their backgrounds and the relationships are really interesting and captivating.

[Ghiwa Razzouk · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must-read and my book of the year!