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Iron & Embers

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Alchemist. Poisoner. Storm wielder. Epic, sizzling enemies-to-lovers romantasy, set in a world of dark magic, assassins and war, Iron & Embers by Helen Scheuerer is perfect for fans of The Witcher and The Bridge Kingdom. Wren Embervale, alchemist-turned-assassin, finds solace in only one thing: seeking vengeance... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Iron & Embers

The breathtaking first instalment in the epic fantasy romance series, The Ashes of Thezmarr, from rising romantasy star Helen Scheuerer. Iron & Embers follows Wren, alchemist and poisoner, as she fights for a place at the ancient alchemy academy of Drevenor – and her growing attraction to the legendary warsword assigned to protect her.

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Alchemist. Poisoner. Storm wielder.

Epic, sizzling enemies-to-lovers romantasy, set in a world of dark magic, assassins and war, Iron & Embers by Helen Scheuerer is perfect for fans of The Witcher and The Bridge Kingdom.

Wren Embervale, alchemist-turned-assassin, finds solace in only one thing: seeking vengeance for the death of her friends from wars past. But when she is offered a place at the ancient alchemy academy of Drevenor, she must claim her spot by conquering the Gauntlet – a gruelling series of deadly trials that could cost her sanity, or her life.

Yet the biggest threat of all might come from the man assigned to protect her – Torj Elderbrock, the silver-haired war hero who has hated her since she assassinated his last charge.

Their shared history ignites a simmering tension that threatens to consume them both. With peace between the kingdoms as fragile as ever, and enemies lurking around every corner, Wren will discover whether love can truly heal all wounds – or if it is in fact the most lethal poison of all...

With over 4,000 five-star reviews on Goodreads, Iron & Embers by Helen Scheuerer is the breathtaking first instalment in The Ashes of Thezmarr series. Continue Wren and Torj's story in Thorns & Fire.

Tropes include...

  • Bodyguard romance
  • Academy
  • Forced proximity
  • Touch her and die

Readers love Iron & Embers...

'Truly one of the best, well-written and executed romantasies that I’ve read'

'The characters are just... perfection'

'Wonderfully complex, just when I thought I had things figured out, she threw more at us'

Series: The Ashes of Thezmarr

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035067435

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 November 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tor Bramble

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 544

About the Author

Helen Scheuerer is the author of bestselling series The Oremere Chronicles, the Curse of the Cyren Queen quartet and The Legends of Thezmarr. Her work has been highly praised for its strong, flawed female characters and its action-packed plots. Helen’s love of writing and books led her to pursue a creative writing degree and a Master’s in Publishing. She has been a full-time author since 2018 and now lives amidst the mountains in New Zealand, where she is constantly dreaming up new stories.

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