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The Crimson Veil: Songs of the Adriels, Book 3
The King has been taken. Per-Siana is falling…
Weeks after being kidnapped in his own palace, Xerxes finds himself across the desert in the foreign land of B'rei Mira as a war captive, forced to be put on display in a Museum of Living Hostages where danger lurks around every corner and each day could be his last. Xerxes doesn't expect to live long, but when he discovers his kingdom is a breath away from falling into the hands of his greatest enemy, his old voices come calling, tempting him to do terrible things that will bring his demise.
Meanwhile, Ryn fights to guard the border of Per-Siana with General Reza, hoping and believing that Xerxes is still alive. But when a tragedy occurs, she finds herself in a spiralling state where nothing can satisfy her—except for one thing. One forbidden thing she knows not to do because it would go against her calling.
When Ryn and Xerxes are reunited, Xerxes notices there's something different about Ryn since he saw her in the desert fighting under the title of Commander Adassah. And when B'rei Mira strikes a deal that crushes Xerxes's heart and fuels Ryn's anger, Xerxes realizes everything he ever wanted is slipping through his fingers. He's left with only two Do something terrible that will get him killed or listen to the god of his childhood enemies who's been calling to him in his head.
Moments in this book are inspired by the faith of Moses in the Bible.
Weeks after being kidnapped in his own palace, Xerxes finds himself across the desert in the foreign land of B'rei Mira as a war captive, forced to be put on display in a Museum of Living Hostages where danger lurks around every corner and each day could be his last. Xerxes doesn't expect to live long, but when he discovers his kingdom is a breath away from falling into the hands of his greatest enemy, his old voices come calling, tempting him to do terrible things that will bring his demise.
Meanwhile, Ryn fights to guard the border of Per-Siana with General Reza, hoping and believing that Xerxes is still alive. But when a tragedy occurs, she finds herself in a spiralling state where nothing can satisfy her—except for one thing. One forbidden thing she knows not to do because it would go against her calling.
When Ryn and Xerxes are reunited, Xerxes notices there's something different about Ryn since he saw her in the desert fighting under the title of Commander Adassah. And when B'rei Mira strikes a deal that crushes Xerxes's heart and fuels Ryn's anger, Xerxes realizes everything he ever wanted is slipping through his fingers. He's left with only two Do something terrible that will get him killed or listen to the god of his childhood enemies who's been calling to him in his head.
Moments in this book are inspired by the faith of Moses in the Bible.
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Published October 1, 2026
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Jennifer Kropf
22 books1,190 followersJennifer Kropf spent her college years bored to death (nearly) in marketing and advertising classes, and graduated only to discover once and for all that her true passion is telling stories. She lives amidst lush Ontario farmland with her husband and three kids, reads obsessively, and writes even more obsessively. She thinks tea is gross and coffee is great and secretly wishes Peter Pan will show up on some cool summer evening and ask if she wants to visit Neverland.
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November 2, 2026
I could not read this story fast enough. Filled with the fast paced action reminiscent of E.A. Winters books and the faith of Ashley Willingham books the story of Esterin and Xerxes had me enthralled. The side characters and their development were interesting (we seriously need more of Prince Norkin). I give this whole series 5+ stars!!!
Spice 🌶️: kisses only
Swearing 🤬:in world swearing “by the divinities”
Violence ⚔️: PG
Faith ✝️: yes - the stories woven in are from the Bible
Spice 🌶️: kisses only
Swearing 🤬:in world swearing “by the divinities”
Violence ⚔️: PG
Faith ✝️: yes - the stories woven in are from the Bible
October 26, 2026
as always, this book did not disappoint! action, humor, faith, redemption and love. sweet, kisses only, safe for teens romance, wrapped in epic war scenes and honest struggles. darkness that is never glorified, and Light that shines through the shadows. highly recommend!
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