Author: Marion BlackwoodFantasy romancePublished on 12 February 2026 by Simon & Schuster Ltd (Scarlett Press) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Flame and Thorns' series.Paperback | 336 pages196 x 131 x 23 | 242g Fourth Wing meets Powerless in this riveting new adult romantasy series!A fae rebel. A ruthless dragon commander. And a deadly trial that will turn their lives upside down.Trapped in the Seelie Court by a forest of thorns, Selena Hale lives at the mercy of the dragon shifters. Her only chance at freedom is entering the Atonement Trials: a deadly competition that pits fae magic users against each other. Just three people can win, and Selena intends to be one of them.There is only one problem. Draven Ryat, the ruthless commander of the dragon shifter army, is determined to make her lose.Draven symbolises everything Selena hates, and if he finds out that she is also a member of the secret fae rebellion, he will not only mess with her chance of winning, he will kill her.But the more time she spends with Draven, the more she finds herself inexplicably drawn to him. And nothing is more dangerous in a lethal trial than a distracted heart. Especially one that beats for the enemy . . .This gripping and sexy fantasy romance is perfect for readers who love:A strong heroineA morally grey hunkDeadly trialsForced proximityEnemies to loversWicked banterSizzling spice
