by Penn Cole
Part of Kindred's Curse
First published 2026
Emarion burns under the weight of war. Ophiucae commands his bloodthirsty mortal forces from the north, determined to wipe every Descended from the continent. The Guardians of the Everflame mass in the south, preparing their long-delayed uprising. Between these crushing forces, the Crowns retreat to Lumnos, the Realm of Light and Shadow. They face an impossible choice: unite with their enemies or watch their people die. Yet the Crowns harbor a dangerous secret. A heart separated from its destined partner will consume everything to complete its bond. As hatred spreads across the land and hope fades, the fate of all hangs on whether light can pierce the encroaching darkness.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, dark-fantasy, epic-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Emarion, Ophiucae, Lumnos, Realm of Light and Shadow
Period: war
880 pages · Hardcover
Content warnings: violence, war