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About the Book
Title: Blade of Ash
Series: Scepter and Crown #1
Author: C.F.E. Black
Genre: YA Fantasy
Publisher: Hillcity Press
Release Date: January 25, 2022
The only way to beat death is to chase it.
Newly crowned, Red blames one person for his father’s murder: the secret sorceress sworn to protect the king. Alyana Barron, Royal Sorcerer to the throne of Tandera, fears her magic is weakening. For reasons they don’t fully understand, a powerful enemy twisted by dark magic wants them both dead.
When Red is cursed, his life entwines with Aly’s in ways neither of them expected. Together, they chase after a cure that will heal the king and restore her magic, but the closer they get to a cure, the nearer they step toward death, for the path to the cure is as dangerous as the curse itself.
Blade of Ash is the first in a new, epic YA fantasy series perfect for fans of clean enemies-to-lovers romance packed full of royal intrigue, legends, and plenty of ballgowns. If you like female bodyguards and forced proximity with life-and-death stakes, check out Blade of Ash.
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Other Books in the Series
Shield of Shadow
(Scepter and Crown #0.5)
By C.F.E. Black
Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance
E-book, 141 Pages
November 2021 by Hillcity Press
Alyana Barron is tired of living a secluded life apart from society, hiding her magic from watching eyes. When a nobleman offers Aly the chance to train as a Master Sorcerer, secrets hidden in her past will come to light and she’ll have to fight to keep her safety and guard her heart.
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About the Author
C. F. E. Black loves to get swept away in books, both reading and writing them. When she’s not writing or chasing her son, she’s teaching high schoolers and trying her best to be a light in their lives. She lives in beautiful north Alabama with her superhero husband, son, and fur-family. Connect with her and find free stories at www.cfeblack.com.
My Review
Blade of Ash
by C.F.E. Black
Scepter and Crown Book One
Rating: 4/5
What a fun book to read! Having never read anything from this author before, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed her writing. The author is a master at setting up this amazing fantasy world and I can’t wait to read more!
First, the cover is very eye-catching and makes you want to stop and pick up the book.
Second, the world-building is familiar enough to be relatable while still being unique and interesting. The magic is different and I’m curious to know more about how it all works. The legend behind the magic is also fascinating and draws you in.
Third, this clean enemies-to-lovers romance is beautifully written. The main characters are tortured by their growing attraction for each other while trying to solve the mystery of his curse. What could possibly go wrong?
“He needed the magic of relief that she alone could give, but he wanted more than that, which he hated to admit.”
Highly recommend if you enjoy clean YA fantasy with romance and epic adventure!
My thanks to the author and publisher for providing me with an ARC of the book. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own. No positive review was expected and no compensation received.
Tour Schedule
Tour Giveaway
A signed hardcover of Blade of Ash by C.F.E. Black, a character art print of Red and Aly, and a map print (US only; $20 Amazon e-gift card will be substituted for INT)
Ends March 30, 2022
