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Power, Passion, and the Price of Magic: Crown of Earth and Sky by Emberly Ash Is a Dark Faerie Romance Worth Getting Lost In
When the crown you inherit could destroy the world you love—will you claim your destiny or burn it all down?
In Crown of Earth and Sky, the latest installment in Emberly Ash’s Secrets of the Faerie Crown series, readers are plunged deep into a hauntingly lush fae realm where magic demands sacrifice, love defies logic, and the line between power and ruin is dangerously thin. With lyrical prose, emotional stakes, and a romance that teeters between tenderness and betrayal, this book is perfect for fantasy lovers who crave their stories with shadows, heat, and heartbreak.
Ash weaves together fantasy and dark romance in a world where elemental power is inherited, trust is a liability, and claiming your rightful place could mean losing the one person who makes it all worth it.
A Battle for the Crown—and Her Heart
The story centers on a fae heroine thrust into a deadly inheritance. With the Crown of Earth and Sky calling her name, she must navigate ancient politics, magical trials, and the crushing expectations of a realm that is as dangerous as it is beautiful. She never wanted this power. But fate—and the crown—doesn’t care what she wants.
Alongside her is a protector she doesn’t trust, an enemy who knows too much, and a forbidden connection that blooms in the most fragile of places. The romance at the heart of the book simmers with longing and betrayal, playing into themes of enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, and morally gray decisions. Think power struggles, stolen glances, and the kind of chemistry that leaves scars.
Every move she makes carries a cost—not just for herself, but for the people she’s starting to care about. And when ancient forces rise, and bloodlines are tested, she must decide: is she the rightful queen or just another pawn?
Where Fantasy and Dark Romance Collide
Tropes That Make This Faerie Fantasy Irresistible
Crown of Earth and Sky delivers everything fans of dark fantasy romance crave—and then some:
Enemies-to-lovers romance: The slow burn is exquisitely torturous, filled with sharp dialogue, emotional wounds, and moments that ignite the page.
Elemental magic & fae politics: The worldbuilding is intricate and immersive, with ancient houses, magical tests, and a hierarchy built on both fear and legacy.
Power-hungry courts & deadly secrets: No one is what they seem, and the throne is surrounded by liars, traitors, and hidden agendas.
A reluctant heroine: She didn’t ask to rule, but she’ll burn everything down before letting someone else control her fate.
Lush worldbuilding: From moss-covered forests to crystal palaces, Ash’s descriptions transport you into a fae world brimming with both beauty and danger.
Characters That Cut Deep
The heroine of Crown of Earth and Sky is strong, flawed, and heartbreakingly human—even when she’s wielding ancient power. She’s fierce, yes, but also scared of what claiming the crown might cost her. Her internal struggle—between choosing what’s right and choosing what’s necessary—adds emotional weight to every decision she makes.
Her love interest (no spoilers, but oh yes) is the perfect match for her chaos: intense, mysterious, and just untrustworthy enough to keep readers guessing. Their connection is equal parts painful and magnetic. Every scene crackles with tension—emotional, magical, and romantic.
And the side characters? They’re not just filler. They add texture and conflict, forming a court full of intrigue that feels like a living, breathing part of the story.
For Readers Who Crave Fae Romance With Teeth
You’ll love Crown of Earth and Sky if you’re into:
Fae fantasy with political intrigue and ancient magic
Romance that burns slow but burns hard
Dark, morally gray characters with high emotional stakes
Books like A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Bridge Kingdom, or The Shadows Between Us
Female leads who are vulnerable, fierce, and unwilling to play nice
This isn’t a fairy tale with a neat ending. It’s about carving your place in a world that’s been designed to crush you—and daring to love someone who might be just as broken as you are.
Final Thoughts: A Crown Worth Bleeding For
Emberly Ash delivers a fantasy romance that is both devastating and hopeful. Crown of Earth and Sky doesn’t just offer fae courts and epic magic—it gives readers characters they can ache for. It’s about choosing power, choosing love, and learning that, sometimes, survival is the bravest thing of all.
So, if you’re ready for a story that wraps around your heart like thorns and doesn’t let go—this is the one.
Because in the fae realm, power always comes with a price.
And in this book?
It’s worth it.