A Crown of Blood and Magick

â ~De la Force hammers ancient prophecy and royal intrigue into a gripping tale of a lost city, and a destiny that is forged and chosen by a heroine with more inner steel than she knows. An epic start to what promises to be an incandescent trilogy.â (TM) - Shalini Abeysekara, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of This Monster of Mine

â ~Lush, intricate worldbuilding is the driving force behind this fantastic debut trilogy opener by Amy de la Force. I loved the cast of characters, the political machinations and simmering, slow-burn romanceâ (TM) - Keshe Chow, Sunday Times bestselling author of Strange Familiars

â ~A dazzling fantasy adventure that will make you want to grab your own sword and fight. De la Force wraps a spell around your heart and squeezesâ (TM) â " Kristen Vale, USA Today bestselling author of A Tale of Mirth & Magic

â ~An engrossing tale of resilience with a compelling protagonist, engaging writing, and rising stakes in a world of seers, power, and secrets everything I love in romtantasy and more! â " Maria Z. Medina, author of Mistress of Bones

An epic romantasy set in a unique and immersive world, A Kiss of Hammer and Flame will sweep readers away with its loveable cast of characters. Filled with action, adventure, and political intrigue, it builds to a thrilling climax that will leave readers clamouring for more - Charlotte Ingham, author of A Match Made in Hell

With an interesting world, as well as plenty of action and romantic tension, it's the perfect read for fans of Sarah J. Maas' books. - The Express

Clever, powerful and sets the stage for a story that blends destiny, danger, and desire. With brilliant world-building, high emotional stakes, and a heroine you'll root for with your whole heart, A Kiss of Hammer And Flame is everything we want in the genre and more. - The Debut Digest

â ~De la Force loads the twisty plot with betrayal, court politics, lost history, and magical elements that will appeal to fans of Throne of Glass and the Shadow and Bone seriesâ (TM) â " Publishers Weekly

As Cahraâ (TM)s power grows, so do the threats against her.

Now Empress of Haelâ (TM)stromia, Cahra is supposed to be ruling the three kingdoms. But Ozumbre is seceding, Kolyathâ (TM)s nobles sow division and King Thierre of Luminaux is lost to grief. Her only solace is her magickal protector Hael, their bond deepening into somethingâ ] forbidden.

When Kolyath and Luminaux are attacked by an unknown enemy, Cahra dispatches Hael, leaving her exposed. He never returns, and Wyldaern is granted a vision: Hael, beaten to within an inch of his immortality, has been captured.

Cahra must master her power if sheâ (TM)s to find Hael in time, but there are traitors in her midst who will do whatever it takes to strip her of her title. As friends and allies drift further out of reach, who can she rely on to save Hael â " and protect the kingdoms from an enemy so mighty, it could change the fate of her world forever?