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A spark of passion between hunter and hunted has the power to end everything… fans of Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout will be completely gripped by this addictive and enchanting fantasy romance!
The shadow magic has always whispered to Wren. The same power that once ravaged her home kingdom of Asteroth. She must keep her magic hidden, only using it to help people in need in the remote border village she calls home. Discovery of her gifts would mean death.
Noble knight Finn has sworn to serve the kingdom by hunting down those who use shadow magic. But sword and armour cannot save him when he is attacked by dark creatures in the woods near Wren’s village.
Wren has no choice. She risks exposing her secret – and saves this handsome stranger’s life. But as her skin gently brushes his, Wren’s magic – and an uncontrollable desire – floods through both their veins. But is their passion real? Or are the shadows tempting them?
There’s no time for Finn and Wren to untangle their feelings from the seductive call of the darkness. Because Finn was not attacked by chance. Enemy soldiers are on the move, closing in on Asteroth.
Both believe Wren’s magic to be dangerous. But what if it’s the only way to save the kingdom? And with dark days coming, can they learn to trust each other – or will giving in to their desires destroy everything they know?
I have found a deep love for the romantasy genre over the last few years. A Touch of Shadows drew me with the gorgeous cover on its own. I didn’t even read the blurb, I just knew I had to read this book!
The first book in a brand new series called The Lost Queen series introduces the reader to Wren, an apprentice to a local hedge witch, Elodie. They live a secluded life, in which Elodie, who is Wren’s guardian as well, keeps her protected from the dark magic that dwells deep in the woods. Wren thinks she is just a child of a witch, but Elodie is protecting more than Wren could ever guess. Until the day she meets Finn, then everything changes.
World building, character building, pacing…its all fantastic! If you are an avid fantasy or romantasy reader, this series is going to be absolutely amazing. When the blurb compares this book to Rebecca Yarros and Sarah J. Maas, it is right to!
Told from multiple perspectives so it allows the reader to get the fuller picture from all points. This is always good for me. I feel like I’m part of the story, and the characters become easier to cheer on or hate off course.
I was so enthralled by this tale that the pages whizzed by, and before I knew it, I was finished! Crammed full of action, adventure, romance, and a little spice as well. I was swept away with these characters. I have to say I am a sucker for magic and everything that comes with this genre. Jessica Thorne ticked every box for me, and I am impatiently waiting for the next book now! Read on to find out what the second book is actually about!
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A Touch of Shadows https://geni.us/B0D7M7ZHKFsocial
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A Kiss of Flame
They want her on the throne. But the closer she gets, the deadlier her magic becomes. And an ancient power gets closer to breaking free…
Wren’s gone from being a parentless girl with a free life in the forest, to the daughter of the lost queen of Asteroth. Trapped in the capital, she’s surrounded by people who would kill her if they discovered her shadow magic. And the strength of her dark power is growing out of control…
Though Finn considers Asteroth his home, as the son of the enemy king he has never been fully at ease in the capital. But now, it’s torture. Keeping Wren’s magic hidden goes against every vow he’s ever taken. But whenever they’re apart, the strange ache in his chest becomes unbearable.
Snatching moments together in quiet corners of the castle, the solace Wren and Finn find in each other is bittersweet. The Regent’s Council want to keep the control they’ve held since the queen was lost – but their plan to use Wren as a puppet could see the kingdom torn apart by her dark power. And with the enemy preparing to invade, danger is growing outside the city walls too…
With their loyalty to each other tested at every turn, can Finn and Wren find safety in their love? And can Wren escape from the power play inside the castle and save the kingdom: even if it’s from herself?
The second book in the Lost Queen series, this stunning and unputdownable romantic fantasy is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Stacia Stark and Rebecca Yarros.
Buy Links for A Kiss of Flame
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Author Bio
Jessica Thorne watched far too much sci-fi and read far too much fantasy at an impressionable age. And it was awesome. She writes fantasy and sci-fi romance with a steampunk edge and just refuses to face reality.
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