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Smoke and Scar

Series: Shattered Crown
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The first book in the epic Shattered Crown romantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of Throne of Glass and The Serpent & the Wings of Night. For centuries, humans and the magical races of Arcanis have been bitter enemies. Their only hope for reconciliation lies in the... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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In this first epic romantasy in the Best of #BookTok Shattered Crown trilogy perfect for fans of Throne of Glass and The Serpent & the Wings of Night, brutal trials bring together a grieving fae warrior with shadow magic and a human knight out for revengeβ€”only for their grudging alliance to spark into something deeper.

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The first book in the epic Shattered Crown romantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of Throne of Glass and The Serpent & the Wings of Night.

For centuries, humans and the magical races of Arcanis have been bitter enemies. Their only hope for reconciliation lies in the Arcane Crucible; a brutal series of trials that demands sacrifice for peace.

After losing the love of her life to the deadly trials, Elyria Lightbreaker is no longer the strong fae warrior she once was. But, when the sister of her lost love enters the same trials that claimed his life, Elyria must step up to protect her from meeting the same fate.

Desperate for vengeance, Cedric Thorne is also determined to win the trials. For his family, for his future and for humanity.

Hardened by loss and fuelled by hate, Cedric and Elyria must find a way to work together to conquer the trials, and navigate their increasingly complex feelings for each other.

This epic fantasy romance series is perfect for readers who love:

  • Slow-burn romance
  • Enemies to lovers
  • Elemental magic
  • He falls first
  • Sharing a tent
  • Found family
  • Deadly trials

Series: Shattered Crown

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398560697

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scarlett Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Gretchen Powell Fox grew up with her head in the clouds and her nose buried in books. Now she crafts fantastical stories, along with the fiery heroes destined to change them for the better. Her creative process involves sleeping fitfully and consuming copious amounts of Sour Patch Kids. You can usually find her crying when she’s happy, sad, mad, or excited; singing along to Taylor Swift; eatingΒ xiao lΓ³ng bao; or strumming her ukelele. Gretchen lives with her husband and two wild, wonderful childrenΒ in northern Virginia. Visit her online at GretchenPowellFox.com and follow her @GretchenWritesBooks.

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