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The Glass Crown

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Parts 4
Time 53m

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In a kingdom where magic is outlawed and glass artistry reigns supreme, Alina has always walked the delicate line between obscurity and ambition. A gifted glassblower with a shadowy secret, she dreams of elevating her craft to honor her late grandfather's legacy. But when her enchanted glass sculpture comes to life at the worst possible time, Alina's hidden magic is exposed-and her world shatters.

Branded a criminal and pursued by King Rowan, a ruler tormented by the fear of magic's destructive power, Alina is thrust into the heart of a brewing rebellion. With a prophecy naming her the "Glassborn Sovereign"-the key to restoring magic and unity to the kingdom-Alina must grapple with a destiny she never sought.

As she hones her powers, her growing bond with Finn, a daring yet secretive rebel, complicates her path. Torn between vengeance and hope, Alina must decide if she can trust the king she despises, embrace the magic she fears, and risk everything for a fractured kingdom that may not deserve saving.

For fans of Shadow and Bone and The Priory of the Orange Tree, The Glass Crown is a sweeping tale of magic, love, and the unyielding strength it takes to forge a brighter future.All Rights Reserved

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I screamed, not even realising the force of it. Another loved one had died. Rosalia Martinez, princess of Ethura, never had an easy life growing up. With her mother dying at a young age and her father who doesn't seem interested in her, she lives an abandoned life in her Kingdom. Rosalia always wanted to become a warrior, but when her older sister decides to host a Selection, all her freedom is taken away. No more hunting deer, no more fighting with the soldiers. It is the moment she finds an old history book her life changes more than she could ever imagine. The unsolved mystery of a secret Kingdom and a cloaked woman haunts her. Not only in her dreams, but also in real life. As if she doesn't bring herself in enough trouble, a young man arrives at the castle, stealing her heart before she even realises. Can forbidden love overcome danger? Or does she become the warrior she dreamed to be?