Ashen Grace
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She is prophecy wrapped in silk. A queen crowned in blood. And she does not forgive.
When a holy rebellion rises against Queen Timoria Grace, they expect mercy. They get memory.
Timoria is invincible - not by spell or sword, but by legend. Her reign is built on silence, spectacle, and the kind of grace that leaves kingdoms trembling. Beside her stands Caelen Vire, her husband and strategist, a warrior whose rare violence is as precise as it is devastating.
But power breeds prophecy. And someone has written her downfall in blood.
As enemies whisper in temples and nobles flinch in court, Timoria must decide what kind of legacy she'll leave behind: one of mercy... or one of ash.
A cinematic epic of Black royalty, divine brutality, and a world where grace is the sharpest weapon of all.
🩸 Mythic fantasy 👑 Black queen at the center ⚔️ Political intrigue, emotional depth, and rare, jaw-dropping combat📜 Updates weekly until the October 1st release
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