Curse of Shadows and Thorns: A romantic fantasy (The Broken Kingdoms)

Curse of Shadows and Thorns

Author: L. J. Andrews

Genre: Romantasy / Fantasy Romance

Book Rating: ⭐ 9/10

Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3/5

Description

A stolen crown.
A cursed man.
And a kingdom on the edge of ruin.

Elise was born into royalty, but she’s never fit the role expected of her. While her ruthless uncle clings to the throne stolen long ago from the fae king, Elise would rather escape palace life entirely than spend another night pretending to be the perfect princess.

But duty leaves her with no choice.

When her uncle forces her into political marriage negotiations to secure the kingdom’s future—and threatens her sick father’s life if she refuses—Elise becomes trapped in a dangerous game of power and survival.

Then she meets Legion Grey.

Mysterious, sharp-tongued, and impossibly alluring, Legion is tasked with overseeing her dowry negotiations. But beneath his cold exterior lies something dark and dangerous. He challenges Elise at every turn, igniting anger, curiosity, and a forbidden attraction she can’t resist.

When a violent coup tears the kingdom apart, Elise is forced to flee with Legion, only to discover he’s hiding terrifying secrets tied to an ancient curse and the lost magic of the realm.

As truths unravel about the stolen crown, the fae, and Legion’s monstrous past, Elise realizes the fate of the kingdom may rest in her hands.

But breaking the curse could demand the ultimate sacrifice.

Dark, romantic, and filled with slow-burning tension, Curse of Shadows and Thorns blends forbidden love, dangerous magic, and fairy-tale atmosphere into an addictive fantasy romance.

Tropes

Beauty and the Beast vibes • cursed hero • forbidden romance • fae fantasy • slow burn romance • rebellious princess • hidden identity • magical kingdom • enemies-to-lovers tension