The Crown of Gilded Bones (Blood and Ash, 3)
Bow Before Your Queen Or Bleed Before Her…
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book three in her Blood and Ash series.
She's been the victim and the survivor…
Poppy never dreamed she would find the love she’s found with Prince Casteel. She wants to revel in her happiness but first they must free his brother and find hers. It’s a dangerous mission and one with far-reaching consequences neither dreamed of. Because Poppy is the Chosen, the Blessed. The true ruler of Atlantia. She carries the blood of the King of Gods within her. By right the crown and the kingdom are hers.
The enemy and the warrior…
Poppy has only ever wanted to control her own life, not the lives of others, but now she must choose to either forsake her birthright or seize the gilded crown and become the Queen of Flesh and Fire. But as the kingdoms’ dark sins and blood-drenched secrets finally unravel, a long-forgotten power rises to pose a genuine threat. And they will stop at nothing to ensure that the crown never sits upon Poppy’s head.
A lover and heartmate…
But the greatest threat to them and to Atlantia is what awaits in the far west, where the Queen of Blood and Ash has her own plans, ones she has waited hundreds of years to carry out. Poppy and Casteel must consider the impossible―travel to the Lands of the Gods and wake the King himself. And as shocking secrets and the harshest betrayals come to light, and enemies emerge to threaten everything Poppy and Casteel have fought for, they will discover just how far they are willing to go for their people―and each other.
And now she will become Queen…
In Jennifer L. Armentrout's captivating novel, "The Crown of Gilded Bones," we are transported back to the captivating world of "Blood and Ash." This third installment of the series takes us on a thrilling journey with Poppy and Casteel, as they face new challenges and uncover dark secrets that threaten their bond and the fate of their kingdom.
Poppy, now a queen, is determined to protect her people from the encroaching forces of chaos. As she navigates the treacherous political landscape and unravels the machinations of her enemies, she must also confront the growing darkness within herself. Meanwhile, Casteel, burdened by his past mistakes, struggles to find redemption and reclaim the love he once lost.
As Poppy and Casteel journey through ancient ruins and uncover hidden truths, they discover that their destinies are intertwined in ways they never imagined. The line between love and hate blurs as they face heartbreaking betrayals and find solace in each other's arms. Together, they must confront a formidable enemy who seeks to plunge the world into eternal darkness.
With heart-pounding action, steamy romance, and intricate world-building, "The Crown of Gilded Bones" is a gripping tale that will keep readers enthralled from beginning to end. Jennifer L. Armentrout weaves a magical story that explores the depths of love, loyalty, and the resilience of the human spirit.
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