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A Crown in Shadows

Carissa Broadbent (2017)

SubgenreRomantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages306 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.12/5 (107)

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersVengeance-Driven

Synopsis

**One secret can change everything.** The Harcian Civil War rages on. Armed with lethal Lightning Dust, Rosira’s mysterious abilities, and a blossoming but powerful admiration for each other, Rosira and Araich march upon the city of Vernaya. They have one singular goal: to kill Araich’s uncle, Inor Harcian, and put the war to an end. But victory isn’t so easy. Rosira’s newfound powers are still a mystery, failing her when she needs them most. And Araich soon finds that his broken body is the least of his problems. The night grows darker and the battles bloodier as Araich and Rosira are torn from each other, threatened by enemies lurking in every shadow. Before dawn breaks, they will both have to make impossible decisions to protect their country and each other… even under the threat of becoming everything they sought to defeat. And, above all, they will discover that a single secret can be more dangerous than a thousand armies.

A Crown in Shadows: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult fantasy romance contains bloody battle violence, war atrocities, political intrigue, and moderate romantic content including kissing and implied intimacy. The protagonists face moral dilemmas about becoming the very thing they fight against.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, captivity, and death (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Readers will be gripped by the dual protagonists fighting against a tyrant while struggling with mysterious powers and growing feelings for each other.

Tags

Dark FantasyEpic FantasyWar FantasyPolitical Fantasy