

The Shattered Crown
The Chronicles of Aeryndor 2
Rea Alexandris
A kingdom torn apart. A power she can’t control. A love that will either save her… or ruin her.
Kaelara Veylin never asked to be the last Flamebearer. Burdened by ancient magic, a fractured rebellion, and a prophecy that may destroy her, she is forced to rise—or watch Aeryndor crumble into ashes.
Dark forces from the Iron Guard and the forbidden depths of the Shadowplane threaten to consume the realm. To survive, Kaelara must outmaneuver power-hungry nobles, unite feuding rulers, and embrace the deadly fire within her.
And then there’s Evric.
Reckless. Sharp-tongued. Unwaveringly loyal to the cause—and to her. Their chemistry is undeniable, but desire is dangerous in a world where trust can be a weapon. He challenges her, tempts her, and makes her burn in ways she never expected—but can they survive the war closing in around them?
As kingdoms rise and fall, Kaelara must make a choice: Will she wield her fire to forge a new empire… or let it consume everything she loves?
Dark Fantasy Romance with High Stakes
This isn’t a fairytale. It’s a slow-burn descent into war, power, and forbidden love where passion is dangerous, magic is deadly, and trust is the rarest currency of all.
Expect:
Lush, dark worldbuilding with dangerous courts & shifting alliances
A heroine forced to embrace both her strength and her ruin
Friend-to-lovers-to-something-more
A rebellious, morally gray hero who knows exactly how to make her burn
High political intrigue & deadly betrayals
Magic that comes with a price—sometimes a soul-deep one
🔥 And yes, this time, it gets steamy.
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Additional Book Details
Major Tropes:
Chosen One/Hero, Fated Mates/Soulmates, High Stakes, Monsters & Creatures, Possession, Supernatural Creatures, “Ticking Clock”, Troubled Protagonist
Tropes:
Representation:
BIPOC, LGBTQA+
Spice:
Level 5
Content:
Level 4
Content Warnings:
Fantasy warfare & graphic violence – swords, magical fire, monsters, bloodshed, dismemberment, battlefield aftermath
Blood, gore, and ritual self-wounding – forging magic or blood-magic sigils often involves cuts, bloodletting, and visceral descriptions
Emotional/physical torture & captivity – interrogation, magical coercion, and power-imbalance dynamics
Parental & lover loss – on-page grief for deceased family members and lover
Profanity & derogatory language
Intensified war scenes, monstrous body-horror behemoth, characters gravely injured on page
maze sequences with psychological terror/illusions.