Crown of War & Shadow - J.R. Ward

Crown of War & Shadow by J.R. Ward From #1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward comes Crown of War & Shadow, a sweeping, slow-burn romantasy filled with hidden magic, dangerous bargains, demons and forbidden passion. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros and Jennifer Armentrout. A Kingdom on the Brink The Fulcrum is failing, allowing demons to slip into the mortal world and stalk the night. No one is safe — least of all Sorrel. An orphan and an outcast, Sorrel has spent her life hidden away in a small village, shunned because of her mysterious magical abilities. All she wants is to survive and perhaps find somewhere she truly belongs. But fate has other plans. Chosen and cursed, Sorrel must cross the dangerous Badlands to return the Queen's crown and convince a fearsome ruler to save their world from destruction. Knowing she cannot make the journey alone, she strikes a dangerous bargain with Merc, a brooding and commanding mercenary whose reputation is as ruthless as his secrets. Their arrangement promises safe passage, but with enemies closing in and betrayal waiting around every corner, Sorrel and Merc soon discover that their growing attraction may be just as dangerous as the demons threatening their world. Romantasy Tropes Slow-burn romantasy Forced proximity Only one bed Chosen mates Dark, brooding mercenary Hidden magic Dangerous bargains Enemies, betrayal and high-stakes adventure Protective romance and fierce devotion With a cursed heroine, a dangerous mercenary and a kingdom on the verge of destruction, Crown of War & Shadow is a compelling fantasy romance packed with magic, danger and undeniable chemistry.