The Weight of Crowns

<p><b>Two queens. One throne. Who will claim the crown?</b><br><br>On the brink of war, Mira and Scarlett find themselves entangled in a deadly world of gods, magic and duplicity, with the stage set for the ultimate showdown.<br><br>Backed by her lover Aric and sorceress mother Zandri, Scarlett has Mira right where she wants her. But winning the Ravalian Empire requires spilling a river of blood, and as past secrets and new threats emerge, Scarlett must decide: is claiming the crown worth becoming as poisonous as the death magic she wields?<br><br>With Prince Roran's campaign of terror spreading, Mira desperately needs allies. Even as Scarlett offers Mira a deal she can't refuse, Mira embraces her dangerous blood magic and enlists the help of devious Prince Cassius. But can Mira trust him with her crown - or her heart?<br><br>As the fate of the empire hangs in the balance, both Scarlett and Mira are poised to shatter the world order - but there cannot be two queens. And only one will be left standing . . .</p>