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Thorns & Fire

by Helen Scheuerer · The Ashes of Thezmarr #2

2025 · 448 pages · Alchemy

Fae / FaerieSlow BurnFound FamilyForbidden Romance
4.3Goodreads
4.4Amazon
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📖 18k+ readers on Goodreads

📚 Book 2 of an ongoing series (3 published)

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⏳ This series may not be complete yet — 3 of 3 books published

About this book

Two souls bound by an ancient magic that's as destructive as it is undeniable must navigate a dangerous world on the brink of war—and the painful secrets threatening to tear them apart. Wren is coming into her own as an alchemist and heir to a lost kingdom, while Torj, the legendary Warsword, is willing to lie and sacrifice everything to protect her, even if it costs him her love. As political intrigue swirls and Wren's gifts prove far more powerful than either of them anticipated, they're forced to grapple with an impossible choice: can their connection survive the weight of duty, deception, and destiny? With kingdoms crumbling and magic that could reshape worlds, this is a sweeping fantasy romance about two people trying to find their way back to each other—if the forces conspiring against them don't destroy them first.

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