Crown of Shadows

In a realm where victory means ultimate power—and losing means death—Lucina’s fight for survival has just begun.

Lucina has spent her life in the shadows, unseen and powerless, until she’s thrust into the deadly competition for the Ethereal Crown. With nothing but her wits and newfound determination, she’s forced to team up with three others; Kael, a shifter with a fierce sense of loyalty; Talia, a water-wielding fae with a hidden past; and Thorne, a brooding vampire whose secrets could destroy them all.

But Lucina doesn’t just have to survive the brutal Crucible—she had to win, or face certain death. As she discovers her own hidden powers and navigates a treacherous world of shifting allegiances, she finds herself drawn to Thorne, his darkness a dangerous temptation she can’t resist. But is it merely attraction, or something more profound?

In a world where four races—Vampires, Fae, Shifters and Witches—are locked in a fierce struggle for dominance, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Only one team will emerge victorious, but each game they play brings them closer to destruction. As secrets are revealed and the true cost of the crown becomes clear, Lucina must decide; Will Thorne be their salvation—or their downfall?

The Ethereal Crown awaits.

But will winning be worth the price?