As the sequel to one of my favorite reads of 2023, I had V E R Y high hopes for this one & Emberly did NOT disappoint. The storyline, character development and twists and turns kept me itching to read more. In my opinion, all of the obstacles within the story that Veyka & Arran face were cohesive & made for an exciting plot line. Readers literally never know what to expect turning each page.

I love the banter between our MC’s & ALSO the enticing maybe-feelings that Parys & Guinevere had during their segments of the book. My SIL - @gigglinggarb & I read this & finished around the same time & loved talking about our theories and connections.

The ending had me reeling & messaging Emberly about it. I reported that I have been thinking about the ending & what happened probably every day since I finished & she responded with ‘That means I did my job’. That you did, that you did.

A couple things I had a harder time with was the frequency in talking about Arran & Veyka’s attraction. In some parts it was slightly too frequent.

That being said, I will continue to hype these two books to everyone who asks (or doesn’t 😂) because they deserve it!

I look forward to reading book 3 in the series & hopefully adding these beauties to my bookshelves as trophies because the covers are 🤤.

✨ PRINCEMAN REVIEW ✨

📝 'Throne of Air and Darkness' picks up right where Book 1 left off. One minute Veyka was at her joining to the most powerful terrestrial male in history. The next, she's being ripped through the void, seeing places she's never been. In order to get back, she must rely on the one person she never wanted to....Arran. Having this much power might be a relief, but in reality, it comes with a great cost. Her power might be the only thing able to save Annwyn from the darkness that is threatening to come. She must learn more about the legends created generations ago, and to do that, Veyka must head to the dangerous human realm to find Avalon.

What I 🤍:
2️⃣ Series Continuation
💕 Fated Mates
⚔️ Quest to Save the Realm
🦁 Alpha, Shifter Fae Male
💧 Romantic Grotto Scene
🌀 Mystery to Unpack
👟 Fast Chapters

🤯 Wow! This is a book I WILL NOT be able to stop thinking about. While I really enjoyed Book 1, I LOVED Book 2. Book 1 laid the foundation for the lands, people and romance between Veyka and Arran. 'Throne of Air and Darkness' was more focused on the journeys taking place: becoming a queen worthy of taking care of her people, Arran and Veyka's relationship as fated mates AND the journey to Avalon, in the human realm where the priestess made the fae prophecy.

Prince's Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Passion: 🔥🔥🔥🔥 (Several Open Door)
Read If ➡️: You love fantasy romance, strong-heroines
Read 📅: Anytime of Year
CW ⚠️: Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, Plot to Murder, Death

I loved the pacing of this book! It starts off in sprint trying to figure out what is happening to Veyka. Then, in the middle, it slows down a bit to uncover the mystery of the fae prophecies. Parys HAS MY HEART! 💕 As a reader, you are also trying to figure out what is happening at the same time the characters are. When the camaraderie reaches Avalon, you are at the edge of your seat, waiting to see what happens. I cannot wait for Book 3, but heartbroken I have to wait 4 months for it!

Also, the blue grotto scene will forever live rent free in my mind. 🥵 IYKYK!

Oh book two of these series, and I devoured every bit of it! Emberly did it again and made me feel everything with our main characters and their story as it picks up and progresses in book two!

Unpacking these characters in this book, you really get to delve deeper into them and understand who they are as characters and their stories. It impacts them now, but at the same time you see them grow and develop into characters who grew stronger through their trauma.

I loved this book so much and I could not put it down. It was honestly so much fun to read and be back in this world once more!

Thank you NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

After the first book in the series, the main criticism I had was about Veyka and how much I liked and connected with her. I definitely didn’t have the same issue with this book, I really enjoyed reading about her. I love a fantasy FMC who’s strong, sarcastic, runs rings around the guys and is powerful even with all her flaws.

Veyka and Arran were able to connect more and in the acknowledgment the author wrote about the book “Its about trusting another person with the ugliest, most broken parts of yourself and realising that even though it’s so fucking hard, it can be worth it with the right person.” I loved seeing them trust each other, share their pain and still love each other anyway.

It did leave me hanging off a bit of a bloody cliff, so now I’m just waiting for the next instalment.

Thanks to #NetGallery and publisher for a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Genre: Romance/Fantasy
Format: Digital
POV: Multiple
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Age suggestion: 18+

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with this e-ARC in exchange of my honest review.

This review contains some spoilers

I'm sorry, I did my best. I really tried to read it with an open mind after a disappointing read of the 1st book but I couldn't get pass 35%. I just skimmed through it after and completely lost interest. I also think I read the worst sex scene I've ever encountered in a book. I was physically cringing.
If I read one more time the word "mate" I'll put myself on fire, I swear.
After the ending of book 1, I had hope for Veyka but no, she's still the same brat. I just don't get it, is there no character development?
And Arran is now not only an annoying male/beast, he's now SO in love for some reason and can only say "mine".
I give 2 stars for the fact that the secondary characters are still around, that's solely it.
I'm happy for people who loved the book, but this serie is not for me at all.

ARC provided by Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op in exchange for an honest review, thank you!

I really like Emberly's writing style. It's easy reading while allowing you to delve deep into the story as it unfolds. I like the fact that this is a little off centre...dark and not quite romance! That style keeps my attention and I always love a strong female lead!
Overall, some may not love all the darkness (lots of hating going on) but it's a great read and I'm excited for the next book in the series!

On par with the first book I think, only easier to read since I was used to the writing at this point.

I'm loving that we're seeing more characters from the King Arthur legend! It's less of a retelling and more of a reimagining in my opinion but still fun to read either way. This book we get to spend some time in the human realm and have slowly been learning all kinds of secrets about the fae realm. I'm excited to see where things go from here.

Be prepared, there's another cliffhanger at the end of this book! Your hearts aren't ready!

This is the second book in the Secrets of the Faerie Crown series, and it was even better than the first one. I felt like we didn’t have such as intense world building, but the characters growth through the story compensated that, and I loved to see how they change through the story and the relationships develop between them.

The chemistry between Vekya and Arran was just as good as we saw in book one and I swear I could feel the electricity between them at some point. I felt like the ending was a bit rushed but there were so many twists that I didn’t even saw the villain arrive.

Overall, it was a great way to continue the story where we left on book one and I cannot wait to see what will happen next one since we got a bigger attention to the adventure and the fantasy perspective.

Thank you, NetGalley & the publisher, for approving me to read this arc and write this review.

The second book of the series is usually a bit slower so that was expected but when I got to the end I just wanted to get to book 3! The ending had me pondering for a while after!

I just finished this book and found myself staring at the last page for a couple of minutes before being able to move on.

Throne of Air and Darkness is the second book in the Secrets of the Faerie Crown series, and I absolutely loved it!

If you haven’t read the first book, Crown of Earth and Sky, do so before reading this one.

I cannot get enough of Veyka and Arran. The tension is kept alive between them throughout the entire book, despite the completion of their Joining ceremony, the discovery that they’re mates, and the continued development of their relationship. The spice was next level.

What I love most about this author’s writing is her ability to create such complexity and nuance within each aspect of the story - from the main relationship, to the various friendships, the family dynamics, the foundational trauma different characters have experienced (and how that impacts them individually but also their relationships), the magical system, the dynamics between realms (fae and fae, human and fae), and still maintain such an engaging, overarching plot and storyline. Honestly, mentally I’m just standing here giving a standing ovation for this one. Well done.

I was DREADING getting to the end of this book, because I didn’t want it to be over. I didn’t want to be left with no more Veyka and Arran to read. No more Annwyn and Avalon. Before I got to the end, I already wanted more. Then I got to the end, and now I NEED more.

I loved this book. It’s a little slower paced than book 1 but just as addicting. And that ending had me hooked - I can’t wait for book 3!

This series just keeps getting better!

This is book 2 in the Secrets of the Faerie Crown series. Once again, we follow Veyka and Arron on their road leading the fae. Veyka is our curvaceous heroine who's coming into her own and rising through depression. Arron is our vicious beast king who is learning new parts to himself as well.

This book has a lot of the same characters, and we get a lot from Parys's perspective and learn more about Gwyn as well. We get to enter see the human world and meet wonderful and not so wonderful new characters.

This book is full of so many twists and turns. Everything that we thought we knew from the first book is wrong. Veyka's whole world has turned upside down. Can her and Arron work through their issues and find their way through it?

I absolutely love this book. The good, the bad, the spicy, the sad, it all blends in to this read that will keep you guessing. I can't wait for the next book!

This book did not disappoint. I loved book one and will happily continue to read this story. I love the individual growth the characters are getting and how their relationship grows without changing who they are at their core.

I am so excited to see how this story develops.

I received this eARC and am leaving my opinion freely and honestly. Thank you so much to Emberly Ash and Netgalley for this tremendous opportunity.

Veyka and Arran made this book!! This books starts where the first one ended which I liked a lot! Veyka gave bad butch energy. I called it in book one but Arran being her mate still made me scream. There was love, politics, magic and so much more, definitely worth picking this book up.

This second installment felt a little lackluster after such a phenomenal start to Vekya and Arran’s story in book one. Their chemistry remained just as electric and volatile as we recall, but their relationship was really the saving grace for me. We find our characters right where we left them after that cliffhanger, and Vekya is dealing with her intense emotions. I admire her refusal to leave things to fate or the will of others. she’s a woman who wants to take charge of her life and her future, not sit back and let things happen to her. And Arran is steadfast in his support of her this time around. their growth as individuals and as a couple was my favorite part of this story. Maybe I’m just a sucker for a fated love/bonded mates trope, but I was rooting for their HEA, despite knowing another book is coming and that it was unlikely lol! aside from their relationship, I also enjoyed the deep dive into the prophecies and meeting new characters. The ending felt a little rushed, and the villain reveal caught me slightly off guard. But despite all of that, I’m still invested enough in Vekya and Arran’s story to want to continue this story.

The second installment to the Secret of the Faerie Crown Series. This. book. delivered.

I kept imagining epic fighting scenes like from Lord of the Rings, and Game of Thrones. I so wished books came with playlists. The world building wasn’t as intense in this book, but I really enjoyed more dialogue between the characters. It played in my head like a movie.

Cyara really came through and surprised me this time. What a little badass! And Gwen?! A Queen in her own right. All the female characters are so strong and admirable. I also really liked that we not only continued to experience the POVs from Veyka and Arran, but also Gwen and Parys! It gave more depth to the book.

I am still in awe of how creative Emberly is with her version of the Arthurian Legend. The twists that she adds keeps the storyline familiar but still intriguing enough to continue reading.

The spice in this second book was not as intense as the first hence only four red chili peppers, but that’s fine with me, since Veyka and Arran are busy saving the world! Still the scene in the faerie pools?! Better make sure you have a nice cold beverage next to you...

Overall, if you read the first book in the series, definitely pick this one up! I can’t wait for the third book coming April 2024!!!

Thank you NetGalley, and Emberly Ash for the ARC Read!

Throne of Air and Darkness is the second book in the The Secrets of the Faerie Crown series and picks up right where Crown of Earth and Sky left off.

After uncovering the traitors in their court, Veyka and Arran are finally joined as High King and Queen of Annwyn, But during the ceremony, a blast of power was felt, and the repercussions are felt across realms. Now Veyka and Arran must deal with the fall out - as King and Queen, but also as something more. Secrets are revealed, mysteries abound, and a new bond tests the strength of their relationship. Will Veyka and Arran find their way back to each other, as they both learn how to lead their people and open their hearts?

After the explosive end to Crown of Earth and Sky, I immediately dove into Throne of Air and Darkness. The second book had good packing and new plot lines that were exciting and engaging. I love the deeper tie into the Arthurian myths - we see some familiar names and faces from the Arthurian legend in this book as well, which was a fun twist on an old tale. I like how the story shifted gears from avenging Arthur in Book 1 to new mysteries and deeper relationships in Book 2. Throne of Air and Darkness was very character driven, and our characters certainly have a lot to work through in this book. Veyka's past trauma impacts her decision making in this book, and her need to make her own choices is clear as she fights against the forces trying to steer her in certain directions, particularly in regard to Arran. Sometimes this comes across as immature, and the back and forth felt drawn out at times, but given the character's backstory it makes sense. The action is also excellent, and the ending left me breathless. It is definitely a cliff that will leave you wanting Book 3 immediately.

Thank you to NetGalley, Emberly Ash, and Victory Publishing Group for the electronic advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Throne of Air and Darkness by Emberly Ash
Release Date: December 19th, 2023
Thank you to Emberly Ash for my advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

When I was just starting to get into fantasy books, the first book in this series was one of the first I read. I loved it and knew that I would have to read the second as soon as I was able to.

After all of the events and turmoil of “Crown of Earth and Sky”, Veyka and Arran are finally married; only, the powerless Veyka mysteriously manifests powers immediately after and disappears. When she returns, Veyka not only has to deal with her new reality but learns she and Arran are mated and that she may be the queen of an ancient prophesy. Together, along with a band of loyal friends, they begin a journey to learn the truth of Veyka’s power and how to save their kingdom from a new and dangerous foe.

I still love this series so much. It’s one of the best and most underrated fantasy books I’ve read. It’s still blends elements of Arthurian legends with great plot and storytelling. If it’s possible, I like Arran more than I did in the first book, and while I like reading from Veyka’s point of view, I wish she wasn’t as stubborn as she was. But who am I to talk, I’m pretty stubborn too. The next book in this series comes out in April, and you know I will getting that as soon as I can!

I read this directly after the 1st book and it picks up exactly where book one ends. It was such a good sequel and I'm a huge fan of Emerbly's writing! It's a bit spicier than the first and I expected that since there's so much tension and build-up! Love the cliffhangers but I am eagerly awaiting book 3!

Thank you, NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for allowing me to review this book!

This was book 2 in the series and while I read and enjoyed the first book, the second one bored me a bit. I DNF'd about 40% in.