Crown of Chaos — Amelia Hutchins

From WSJ and USA Today Bestselling Author Amelia Hutchins comes a tale of love, war, and betrayal. Aria is back and facing new challenges, and everything she thought she knew is wrong. She's waging a war against the entirety of the Nine Realms, and discovering who is on her side, and whose corpse will be added to her on the foundation she intends to build her kingdom on. A king who craves to possess her mind, body, and soul . . . A council who has deemed her too dangerous to live . . . And a fate she never asked for, but can't escape. What's a girl to do? Within the Nine Realms, deception runs deep.War lingers on the horizon, as armies gather deeply within the shadows.The land has chosen its hero, but war demands a heavy price—one Aria may not be prepared to pay.Those she thought she could trust have deceived her.The council has declared her the enemy.Everything that can be taken from her has been wrenched from her grasp.When everyone is pushing her to become the villain they claim her to be, will she be able to become the monster the realms need?They created Aria to rule the Nine Realms, but now they fear she's too vicious, dangerous, and unhinged to live. Will she allow them to guide her future, or will she take control and find her own path? Well-behaved women never make history. But no one forgets the misbehaved woman with murderous intent, honed claws, and sharp teeth.A note from the publisher. This book is a true enemy to lover's tale. It deals with death and adversity. It is merciless, savage, and a view into how broken things overcome against inconceivable odds. The steam between these two burns the pages. Knox is savagery in motion, and Aria is chaotic beauty. So what happens when brutality and beauty collide? Aria and Knox burn so hot together, that they may very well leave the Nine Realms in ashes. War may not be the only thing setting the world to ruins. Are you brave enough to enter the Nine Realms? There's a queen rising, and in chaos, she'll reign.