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The Crown of Gilded Bones

by Jennifer L. Armentrout · Blood and Ash #3

2021 · 645 pages · Blue Box Press

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💬 Mentioned in 10+ Reddit threads

📖 477k+ Goodreads ratings

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📚 Book 3 of an ongoing series (6 published)

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📊 Readers are divided — ratings range from 5.0 AMZ to 4.0 R.io to 4.2 GR

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The Crown of Gilded Bones After everything Poppy has endured, she finally has what she's always wanted—love with Casteel and a glimpse of real happiness—but duty calls when they discover she's far more than just the Chosen One. She's the rightful Queen of Atlantia, carrying divine blood that makes her the true ruler of the kingdom, and now she must decide whether to claim the crown or forfeit her birthright. As ancient powers awaken and long-buried secrets threaten to unravel the realm, Poppy and Casteel face impossible choices and heartbreaking betrayals that test the very limits of their love and devotion. With danger closing in from all sides—and a mysterious Queen of Blood and Ash waiting in the west—they must venture to the unthinkable Lands of the Gods to prevent catastrophe, discovering just how far they're willing to go for their people and each other.

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