The Crown of Ashes

In the kingdom of Eldarion, where ancient magic sleeps beneath the earth and legends of gods, sirens, and dragons are more than mere myths, Princess Aria Valerian has always been the forgotten daughter of the royal family. Unlike her sister, the destined heir to the throne, and her brother, the kingdom's greatest warrior, Aria has never been meant for greatness. Hidden in the shadow of her siblings, she finds solace only in the forest - until one fateful night when she discovers a dying dragon cursed by a dark and ancient magic. As alliances are forged and hearts are tested, Aria finds herself caught between love and betrayal. Torn between a mysterious mage who hides a dangerous secret and a legendary monster hunter who would do anything to claim her heart, she must discover who she can trust before the people closest to her destroy everything she loves. But when the man she chooses turns out to be the one who will bring ruin upon her family, Aria's world is shattered. Betrayed, broken, and consumed by a curse that threatens to take away everything she holds dear, the once gentle princess must choose between forgiveness and vengeance. Because saving a kingdom is one thing. Becoming its queen is another. And sometimes, the greatest crowns are forged from ashes.