The Ember Ascendant

Aubrey Bennett touched a gem. The gem touched back. Now she's trapped in a war-torn kingdom as Princess Aerynthia Vael Ardene-heir to the Flame Throne and daughter of the most feared king in Aurelith.

Her father is merciless. He burns cities for betrayal. He executes anyone who dares defy him. And he loves her more than anything. But love in House Ardene comes with conditions.

To inherit the crown, she must command executions, crush rebellion, and become the weapon he raised her to be. Mercy is weakness. Compassion is treason.
Then she meets the enemy.

Prince Kaelrion of the Shadow House-cold, calculating, and sworn to destroy everything she stands for. Their kingdoms are at war. Their fathers would see them dead.

And if her secret hesitations are discovered, the Ash King won't just punish her-
He'll make an example of her. In a court ruled by fire and fear, Aubrey must decide:
Submit to the throne...
Or rise against the king who would burn the world for her.