Crown of Thorns and Gilded Lies book 2 in the series Circle of Sun and Soil: : An Epic Fantasy Roman

A Crown of Thorns and Gilded Lies

Book 2 in the series Circle of Sun & Soil

The Sun King has returned.

After surviving the deadly machinations of the Solar Spire and claiming the Heart-Seed, Rowan thought the world of gilded lies and poisoned promises had no hold over her. But the Sun King does not forget, and neither do the enemies lurking in the shadow of the Elderwood.

When a cryptic summons arrives-delivered not by foot, but on a gust of golden pollen-the line between loyalty and survival blurs. The Equinox Gala is no mere celebration; it is a trap woven from secrets, power, and the kind of magic that can twist the heart as easily as it can shatter the earth.

Rowan and her unlikely guardian must navigate a world where every smile hides a dagger, and every flower could conceal a curse. From the opulent halls of the Sun King to the shadowed corridors of the Iron Cities, alliances will fracture, and betrayal will take root in the most unexpected places.

As whispers of rebellion stir in the wind and the Heart-Seed pulses with untamed power, Rowan must ask herself: how much of her humanity is she willing to sacrifice to protect the ones she loves? And how far will the Sun King go to claim what he believes is rightfully his?

In this thrilling sequel to A Crown of Thorns and Gilded Lies, the stakes have grown higher, the dangers darker, and the secrets more intoxicating. Dark fantasy fans will be swept into a tale of political intrigue, forbidden magic, and a heroine whose courage may be the only thing standing between the world and ruin.

Prepare to step back into a realm where sunlight can blind, flowers can betray, and every choice is a gamble against fate itself. The line between savior and pawn has never been thinner, and the next move could decide everything.

The Circle of Sun & Soil series continues-where beauty masks danger, love masks betrayal, and survival is the ultimate conquest.