The Betrayer's Crown
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Last published Fri, Oct 10, 2025
They say fire purifies. Lilith could only hope.
When the royal palace burns and the kingdom wakes to ash, whispers rise with the smoke: the royal family is dead. But Lilith lives-and she has no desire to return.
Forced into exile, she cloaks herself in rags and false names while plotting her revenge. In the forest she meets another like her-or so he claims. But even a cast-iron heart can melt with enough heat.
And when betrayal cuts deeper than love, Lilith must decide if she will reclaim her throne... or set the kingdom ablaze.
Dark fantasy • Romance • Betrayal • Humor
Perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, Serpent & Dove, and Caraval
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