Theadora Moore has claimed her place at court… but the Underworld hasn’t let go.
In The Crown of the Dark Prince, Arcadia Rayne ups the stakes, the tension, and the temptation in a sequel that’s just as spellbinding—if not more so—than the first. With ancient gods, secret alliances, heart-racing action, and steamy slow-burn romance, this book will leave you breathless in all the best ways.
If you loved The Rose in the Shadows, prepare for even more magic, betrayal, and longing as Thea steps further into her destiny… and closer to danger than ever before.
⚔️ The Story: Trials, Temptation, and the Tug of the Underworld
Having survived assassination attempts and political games, Theadora Moore is finally starting to settle into life at the Athenian Court. Her trials await. Her seat on the Royal Council is within reach. Her alliance with the charming, steady Crown Prince Clayton Vail is deepening.
And yet… her dreams are darker than ever.
The Underworld whispers. Her ancestor—the God of the Dead—is calling. And the only one with answers is Hyrax, a dangerously enigmatic figure whose secret meetings with Thea threaten not only her crown—but her heart.
When the legendary Sword of Zion is stolen, Thea must risk everything to retrieve it. In doing so, she’ll confront shocking truths, unlikely allies, and a destiny she can no longer ignore.
🖤 Why You’ll Be Obsessed
✔ Enemies-to-lovers tension turned soul-deep stakes
✔ A morally conflicted heroine caught between realms
✔ Dark gods, deadly trials, and forbidden truths
✔ Clayton Vail = swoony, loyal, and done being left in the dark
✔ Hyrax = chaotic temptation with secrets of his own
The chemistry. The betrayal. The plot twists. This is the kind of sequel that raises the bar—and then burns it.
💭 Final Thoughts
The Crown of the Dark Prince is everything a sequel should be: bolder, darker, and infinitely more addicting. Theadora’s internal conflict, the dangerous dance between light and shadow, and the pull of fate make this book impossible to put down.
⭐️ 5/5 – Prophecies, passion, and peril—this series just keeps getting better.
Get your copies here – The Rose and the Shadow / The Crown of the Dark Prince
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