A Crown This Cold and Heavy by Stacia Stark Summary
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In "A Crown This Cold and Heavy," Stacia Stark's darkly captivating third Kingdom of Lies installment, political strategy meets feminine rage. With 51,000+ ratings and translations in 15+ languages, this romantasy leaves readers "SPEECHLESS" as Prisca evolves into the strategic queen we never knew we needed.
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The Burden of Hybrid Blood
In a world where magic flows through bloodlines and barriers separate the pure from the mixed, Prisca stands at the precipice of revolution. Born with both human and fae blood, she has spent her life hiding her true nature, knowing discovery means certain death. But when the ancient hourglass-a sacred artifact that amplifies hybrid monarchs' powers-calls to her, Prisca finds herself thrust into a dangerous quest that will either crown her as queen or end with her head on a spike. The silver chains binding her wrists in King Regner's ornate carriage suppress her magic, leaving her hollow and vulnerable. Beside her sits Cavis, once a proud resistance fighter, now reduced to the king's puppet. Blood trickles steadily from his nose-a physical manifestation of his internal struggle against the magical compulsion controlling him. The spider web marking etched across his face pulses with eerie blue light, branding him as one of King Regner's unwilling agents. What transforms this from a simple power struggle into a compelling human drama is Prisca's evolution. She begins seeking power primarily for self-preservation but develops into someone willing to risk everything to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Her deepening bond with Lorian, a fae warrior carrying his own burden of exile, demonstrates how genuine connections can form even in life's darkest moments.
Torture Reveals True Strength
A Web of Political Intrigue
Bonds That Transcend Magic
The Price of Power
Prophecy's Double Edge
A Kingdom Worth Fighting For
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