Splintered Kingdom

The second book in the epic Shattered Crown trilogy, perfect for fans of Throne of Glass and The Serpent & the Wings of Night. Haunted by betrayal and scarred from the Arcane Crucible trials, Elyria must master the darkness within her and reclaim the Crown of Concord before the human and fae realms are plunged back into war. Yet every step forward brings her closer to Cedric, the human knight who poses an entirely new danger, and who is burdened with new powers that he cannot control. As tensions rise and the kingdoms splinter, Cedric and Elyria must decide whether their growing connection is salvation . . . or the spark that will set their world ablaze. This epic and sizzling romantasy series is perfect for readers who love:- Slow-burn romance- Enemies to lovers- Elemental magic- Morally grey characters- Found family- High stakes

Gretchen Powell Fox grew up with her head in the clouds and her nose buried in books. Now, she crafts fantastical stories, along with the fiery heroes destined to change them for the better. Her creative process involves sleeping fitfully and consuming copious amounts of Sour Patch Kids. You can usually find her crying when she’s happy, sad, mad, or excited; singing along to Taylor Swift; eating xiao long bao; or strumming her ukelele. Gretchen lives in northern Virginia with her husband and two wild, wonderful children. Visit her online at GretchenPowellFox.com and follow her @GretchenWritesBooks.