When Briar's sister falls deathly ill, she ventures into the forest seeking a cure from a creature she is certain doesn't exist. But the Forest King is terrifyingly real and he's been expecting her.
Twenty-five years ago, a desperate mother traded her unborn child for her own life. Now Eliam has come to collect and he'll break his new pet the way he breaks them all, with exquisite cruelty and patient hands.
Bound by forest magic and ancient laws, Briar becomes the Forest King's captive. But in his shadow-filled halls, survival becomes seduction, defiance becomes desire, and the connection between them deepens with every touch, every cruel game, until neither can tell where possession ends and need begins.
As Briar navigates the treacherous fae court, where every smile hides a lie and every kindness has a price, she must decide if the growing bond between her and her captor is real, or simply another fae trick meant to break her. Because in the Forest Court, love and cruelty are often the same thing.
Dark, sensual, and wickedly romantic, A KISS SO CRUEL is perfect for readers who love Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Carissa Broadbent.
The series
In a kingdom where every shadow has memory and every crown carries a debt, The Fractured Crown Trilogy invites readers into a fae world as alluring as it is dangerous. Here, forests breathe and courts rule with laws older than time, and no spell or promise comes without a price. Power is both weapon and prison, and the cost of survival is rarely clear until it is too late.
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The trilogy follows Briar, a young woman who ventures into forbidden lands to save her sister, only to find herself ensnared in the intricate web of a fae court ruled by the enigmatic Forest King. Their connection blurs the line between captor and companion, and each interaction carries the weight of desire, danger, and consequence. Loyalties are tested, alliances shift like sand, and even love feels like a gamble in a realm built on deception and ancient magic.
Richly atmospheric, the series balances dark fantasy with romance, blending morally complex characters, immersive world building, and emotionally charged tension. Magic in this world is never simple, it comes with rules, costs, and lingering consequences that shape every choice. Every scene, from whispered negotiations to charged silences, draws readers deeper into a kingdom where nothing is fixed and everything can fracture.
Created by Avelley Greer, the trilogy speaks to fans of dark, fae infused fantasy and emotionally intricate romance, offering a story that lingers in the mind long after the last page is turned. It is a journey through intrigue, desire, and the perilous dance between power and heart.
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