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A Crown of Thorns and Shadow
- Subgenre
- romantasy
- Edition year
- 2026-01-13
- Spice
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An assassin disguised as a beacon of purity is dispatched as a bride to infiltrate and assassinate the enemy king, only to find him a self-sacrificing ruler rather than the beast of legend. Trapped in forced proximity within the castle's shadows, her hidden identity collides with a slow-burn, dark enemies-to-lovers arc complicated by morally gray loyalties, political intrigue, and magic that exacts a physical toll. The heroine's divided mission to kill the king or save her captive sister forces a betrayal that could cost her life or the world.
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- Enemies to Lovers: “A slow burn enemies to lovers romance that eventually ignites.” source
- Forced Proximity: “Forced proximity in a castle full of secrets and shadows.” source
- Slow Burn: “A slow burn enemies to lovers romance that eventually ignites.” source
- Arranged Marriage: “she is offered as a bride to the enemy King” source
- Morally Gray: “A morally gray hero who would burn the world to keep her safe.” source
- Dark Romance: “dark fantasy romance” source
- Strong Heroine: “She is the assassin sent to end him.” source
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