Power, Betrayal, and a Crown of Shadows: Throne of Air and Darkness by Emberly Ash Is a Dark Faerie Romance That Will Haunt You

When the throne you were born to take comes with a cost you never expected—will you fight for it or let it consume you?

In Throne of Air and Darkness, Emberly Ash returns with another breathtaking installment in her Secrets of the Faerie Crown series. This time, the stakes are higher, the court is crueler, and the shadows don’t just whisper—they hunt. With stunning prose, dark romance, and unrelenting emotional tension, Ash leads readers deeper into a fae world where love is dangerous, loyalty is rare, and power exacts a devastating price.

If you’re craving dark fantasy romance with sharp edges, morally gray characters, and an enemies-to-lovers dynamic that burns hotter than fire—this book is your next obsession.

The Crown Is Hers to Claim—If It Doesn’t Break Her First

Set in a realm where the air itself seems to carry secrets, Throne of Air and Darkness follows a fae heroine whose destiny is more a burden than a gift. Born with a lineage tied to the most volatile throne in the faerie realm, she’s thrust into a brutal struggle for power that demands sacrifice at every turn. Survival is no longer enough. She must conquer, even if it means becoming something darker than she ever imagined.

But the path to power winds through dangerous hearts—including that of her former enemy. The High Lord of the Court of Nightmares, mysterious and lethal, becomes an unexpected ally… and an even more dangerous temptation. Their shared goals pull them together, but the pain of their pasts keeps them at odds.

Together, they must navigate betrayal, deception, and the crumbling of ancient alliances—because war is coming. And the throne is calling.

Romance in the Shadows, Strength in the Silence

Tropes That Breathe Life into Darkness

Emberly Ash excels at transforming familiar fantasy romance tropes into something raw, emotional, and deeply satisfying:

• Enemies-to-lovers: The slow-burn between our heroine and her dark fae counterpart is exquisite, filled with longing, denial, and emotional reckoning.
• Reluctant queen / chosen one: She didn’t ask for power—but now that it’s within reach, she’ll fight like hell to claim it on her terms.
• Morally gray romance: Both lovers carry past sins, and neither offers redemption easily. Their connection is built on survival, scars, and a terrifying vulnerability.
• Court intrigue & magical politics: Fae courts are filled with treachery, illusions, and ancient vendettas. Every step forward is on unstable ground.
• Dark fae fantasy worldbuilding: Air, shadow, and twisted magic give life to a realm where nothing is quite as it seems.

Characters That Wound—and Heal—in Equal Measure

The heroine in Throne of Air and Darkness is layered, powerful, and tired of being underestimated. Her arc is one of hard-won self-acceptance and reluctant ruthlessness. She’s not here to be saved—she’s here to rise.

The male lead—dark, brooding, and intoxicating—is her perfect counterpart. There is danger in every touch but also unexpected tenderness in every stolen glance. He’s a monster to some, a mystery to most, and the one person who sees her fully—even when she’d rather hide.

Their dynamic is magnetic: passion veiled as power struggles, intimacy forged in battle. They challenge each other constantly, which makes their eventual union feel not just inevitable but earned.

For Readers Who Want Romance, That’s as Fierce as It Is Fragile

You’ll love Throne of Air and Darkness if:

• You live for fae fantasy romance with rich lore and high-stakes
• You love romantic tension that drips with emotional intensity.
• You want dark, gothic fantasy vibes layered with sensuality and danger.
• You devoured series like A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Shadows Between Us, or Kingdom of the Wicked.
• You crave heroines who take power—not just accept it—and love interests who bend but never break.

This is a book for readers who highlight every line that stings with truth, who crave lovers who war with their feelings, and who believe that sometimes the most beautiful things are born in the dark.

Final Thoughts: When the Sky Turns Against You—Rise Anyway

Throne of Air and Darkness is everything dark fantasy romance should be: lush, brutal, and deeply emotional. Emberly Ash continues to expand her fae world with sharp prose, unforgettable characters, and a central romance that aches before it heals.

This is not a love story wrapped in a pretty bow. It’s a war for survival, for agency, for a future that wasn’t supposed to be possible. It’s a reminder that even in the darkest court, light can bloom—if you’re willing to bleed for it.

So if you’re ready for a story where the throne is dangerous, the love is forbidden, and the heroine will stop at nothing—Throne of Air and Darkness is your next must-read.

Because in this world, the crown may be forged in air and shadow…

But the power it grants?

It is very real.