Finally got to read “Crown of Earth and Sky” and it did not disappoint. If you’re looking for a great new fantasy series to start of the new year, this is everything and more.

Veyka, “Queen of Secrets” never wanted to be queen. But when her twin brother is killed just before his ascent to the throne, she has no other choice. Yet the only thing on her mind is REVENGE.

Arran, aka “Brutal Prince” is a 300 year old warrior who was also never intent on royalty, but here he is, having to deal with a stubborn woman he hates…. Only to discover just how protective of her he is.

Spice, magic, shapeshifters, fae, and lots of action (both in AND out of the bedroom), the has it all. I was t ready for it to end. So on to book 2 I go….. 😊

Thank you NetGalley and Victory Editing for this ARC in return for my honest opinion.

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Pub date: 17 Sep 2023

Even though this one took me a little bit to get into, once I did I was hooked. It was such an interesting and unique spin on such a classic tale.

Veyka, the newly appointed queen of the elemental fae has only one thing on her mind, revenge for her brothers murder. She has no time or interest in anything else unless it numbs the pain of her loss, so to say she's not welcoming to Arran would be a bit of an understatement. These two HATE each other but there's something brewing beneath the surface that neither is ready to admit.

Let me tell you the ending will kill you, when I got there I literally screamed in frustration with that cliff hanger. So so so well done and I can't wait for the next book in the series.

Absolutely gripping retelling of a classic story. The introduction of fae to the story of King aurther is Absolutely amazing, the twists on all the beloved characters is written beautifully and I cannot wait for the second book.

one of my favourite aspects was the spice!! It begun early on in the book and appeared frequently throughout, so be warned if this isn't something you desire reading about! Lovers of A Court of Thorns and Roses series, however, will have just found their newest obsession!

I really liked this as a romantasy, though it’s not my favorite romance of all time. I loved so much how Veyka remained herself to the end. Truly, she didn’t fold to this protector that came in, and instead she remained her own protector and was so strong. The ending was unexpected to me. I loved it and I’m so ready to dive into the next one!

This is somehow the second book in a year I've read that had "King Arthur" vibes. This book had a great pace and a lot of excitement. The FMC is plus sized, which in a story about fae I feel like it's very rare (based on books I've read anyway).

The only downside for me is I didn't feel like I truly connected with the characters yet. Thankfully, I've been approved for the second book, so we'll see if that changes!

Thank you NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for this eCopy to review

Crown of Earth and Sky was an interesting take on the King Arthur legacy. Here Arthur dies and his twin sister Veyka has to take the crown. There is just one problem she has no magic and must marry the Brutal Prince. How can she keep her secret, how can she become High Queen, What is the darkness affecting the human realm?

Full of twists and turns with court intrigue and lots of sensual moments between Veyka and Arran, will they ever trust one another?

What a cliff hanger I cannot wait to read book 2

Warning: this has references to rape so may be triggering for some

The Arthurian legend told like never before; twisted, sensual, dark, and full of intrigue. The world building is so grand! I was literally envisioning scenes from Games of Thrones and Lord of the Rings (the kind of scenes that makes your jaws drop) and I for one really appreciated it! It allowed me to visualize what court life was like for Veyka.

Both MCs are wonderfully broken, but we are offered a glimpse into how both are able to overcome each other’s own prejudices against one another through the split POVs. This book takes you on a journey of seeing Veyka deal with grief, depression, and overcoming it and coming to terms with most of it through the support of Arran. The side characters also were able to shine through and given a backstory that helped strengthen the overall book.

The plot had so many twists and turns, and to be honest, I was not a fan of Veyka until page 280, but it was so worth it! Veyka’s court underestimated the scheming of their Queen.

Veyka and Arran’s relationship started off on a rocky foot, but as they are forced to be around each other, Veyka’s secrets are on the line, threatening to be revealed.

This book filled with spicy scenes, and it only intensifies throughout the book. So hold onto your goblet of aural.

At times I felt that the plot didn’t move fast enough and that the world building was overshadowing the dialogue and the character development, but I think Crown of Earth and Sky is setting up the rest of the book series, Secrets of the Fairie Crown. And I look forward to the next book in the series! I would definitely recommend this book to romantasy lovers, but make sure to read the content warning first before proceeding.

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

I really enjoyed this fae Arthurian retelling! The FMC fae, plus sized, great at defending herself, and has some intense trauma to deal with. The MMC is a shifter dubbed "the brutal prince". They're both thrust into positions of power neither of them ever wanted, and the story unfolds from there.

I appreciated the depiction of Veyka's grief, as I think the all-consuming depression and emptiness of losing someone you love is something most can relate to, but is often glossed over or not spoken about. I liked the side characters and all of the relationships/friendships that are forged in this first book. I also really enjoyed the banter and growth of both Veyka and Arran.

I didn't like the constant talk of Veyka's body. As a plus sized person, it's awesome to see an empowered plus size heroine, but I think it was a little too focused on. Her large breasts and hips were constantly being referenced, and were essentially shown as something she's overcome, or is succeeding in spite of. I'm not a fan of that. I'd like her to be plus sized, have it be mentioned, and then not have it be one of her defining characteristics. She can be badass and strong and sexy and plus sized without the constant reminders about her size, or even just referenced more subtly.

Huge thanks to NetGalley for the copy I received of Crown of Earth and Sky by Emberly Ash.

First off this book immediately drew me in. I loved the plot and story and the ending was definitely a good cliff hanger that made me needing to read more of what is to come of Veyka and Arran's story and how all of the bread crumbs from this book connect along the journey of this series. I will say I wish that a few parts were more detailed I find at times the story was rushed but definitely didn't stop me from reading.

This book was definitely a Fantasy reading experience that I am excited to continue in book 2 Throne of Air and Darkness

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing me an arc of this book. Crown of Earth and Sky is the first book in the Secrets of the Faerie Crown Series. This is the first book I have read by Emberly Ash. I greatly enjoyed the author's writing style. This series is a gives Camelot vibes with a twist. This book starts out with action and tragedy. It then gets a little slower for world building, background, and character development of our female main character and morally grey male main character. Before you know it this book picks up with action, spice, twists and turns. Once I got about a quarter of the way into this book I could not put it down. I cannot wait to read the second book in this series.

”You can try to run, Princess, the beast inside of me growled.
But I will always find you.”

“Crown of Earth and Sky” is a dark romance fantasy that includes a Retelling of King Arthur with fae, twists, and tons of spice! You’ll be unable to put this novel down!

I’ve been enjoying reading many Arthurian retellings and this is hands down one of the greatest retellings. It was so beautifully written and I loved that I was able to connect with the characters.
Veyka was a strong independent woman and you were really able to relate with her character. Arran is your dark and mysterious love interest!

I can’t wait to read the next novel in this series!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Emberly Ash for the arc of “Crown of Earth and Sky” in exchange for an honest review!

This is a fae retelling of King Arthur and I loved the take on this tale!

The FMC was for sure my favourite part of the book. She is so strong and so different from other heroines that we read about in fantasy books.

I also loved the chemistry and connection between the MC's!

I loved the book and I'll head on to read the sequel right now.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for this ARC

Rating - 5/5
Spice - 3

This book was a fresh, different telling of the King Arthur and Excalibur tale. This was a new telling that was intertwined with the fae and the struggles between different races. This book was not only fresh and new but it was also beautifully written.

The world building was fantastic and clear. The character development was stunning and the chemistry between the MC’s was unbelievable. The two had this hate to love attraction and they didn’t hesitate to show their power struggles. The characters complimented each other fantastically and I couldn’t get enough of them both.

Thank you for the opportunity to ARC your novel. This book did not disappoint and i would recommend it to anyone that loves fantasy, folklore/mythology, and lets not forget the romance!

Thank you NetGalley and Emberly Ash for providing this arc in exchange for an honest review. I love when writers incorporate aspects of Arthurian legend into new fantasy stories, and this book does that and more. I usually don’t love split POV books, but I really enjoyed getting the dual perspectives of both Veyka and Arran. Veyka was a really great strong female main character. I loved the unique dynamics between all of the characters, especially as the book progressed. The books pacing was interesting. I felt that it started off pretty strong, which usually isn’t the case for many other fantasy novels that tend to start off a bit slow. That being said I did feel like the story kind of lagged a bit in the middle during which the plot felt a bit muddled and confusing. The author did a great job reeling it back in towards the end of the book, which contained some of my favorite moments and twists. The romance in this book was good, but I do think there’s room for growth, which I’m hoping we get to see in the next book. Overall I think this book is a solid first installment for this series. I look forward to reading the next one, especially after THAT cliffhanger. If you love the romance and spice of books in series like A Court of Thorns and Roses, and the politics of books like The Cruel Prince, you will likely enjoy this read!

Wow. This book blew me away. I have read more than a few fantasy and romantasy books and this book is the first in awhile to remind me why I love this genre. I enjoyed reading this book so much! It's a loosely based retelling of Arthurian legend in a fascinating fantasy world filled with fae, spice, and political intrigue. The use of Arthurian fantasy in a fae world was done so well - the perfect amount of homage to the original with a new take to make it feel like a completely new story. Anyone who loves fantasy will love this retelling of King Arthur this book will not leave you disappointed.

Crown of Earth and Sky by Emberly Ash
-Secrets of the Faerie Crown-

If you ever enjoyed Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, then you NEED to give this completely reimagined romantasy retelling a try!

4/5⭐️

•My Blurb•
Veyka is the twin that wasn’t supposed to survive and now she’s the queen who was never supposed to rule. Determined to gain revenge or die trying, Veyka starts on a course to ferret out a betrayer. Things only get more complicated when her betrothed, The Brutal Prince, arrives. The most powerful fae in thousands of years, Arran is intrigued by Veyka and has no problem using it to figure out her secrets. They grow closer and discover more about each other, but Veyka’s secrets have dangerous consequences and discovering them could change everything!

•My Thoughts•
Hello shifters and fae, stabby FMCs and powerful/possessive MMCs!! I saw a friend post about this one and I dropped my TBR like it was hot and RAN to download it. Sometimes you just KNOW you’re going to enjoy something and I was right. The pacing in the first half of the book felt a little slow but most of that is the nature of the first book in a fantasy series, there’s world building and ground work to be laid to set up the series. I was fascinated with the way the author wove in the legend of Arthur and Excalibur and made it her own - non-spoilery-spoiler alert, it’s VERY cool. I loved the magic system and the world. The characters are layered and relatable. Our MCs have so much tension and while their physical relationship wasn’t a slow burn, their emotional relationship totally was and I ate it up. I’m considering jumping right into book 2 that just released in mid December because that CLIFFHANGER WAS INSANE.

Thank you to NetGalley and Emberly Ash for the advanced copy! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this eARC of 'Crown of Earth and Sky' by Emberly Ash.

'Crown Of Earth and Sky' is the first in a trilogy and it has such high potential. I love Emberly's writing style and the way the story flows but my qualm was just I didn't like the characters yet - we've got 2 more books to develop these characters so I'm not too bothered about this factoid- and that the ending smut which I expected just was weird to me - maybe because I don't like smut or maybe because I expected... more?? I don't know??
I was lucky to recieve the second book in the trilogy as an ARC also so I'll be interested to see what happens next.

Crown of Earth and Sky by Emberly Ash is a addictive book.

This book is perfect for a twisted mythology retelling of Arthur legend fan. This book got a little bit of enemy turn to lover, slow burn, high sexual tension, plenty of spicy scenes, action packed, suspense, angst, secret, betrayal, heart breaking moments, tears and cliffhanger. Despite having a rough childhood, Veyka and Arran shows strong and independent characters which really makes them qualified as a queen and a king. Their characters really support each other flaws. I'll almost got a heart attack at the end of the chapter with the cliffhanger.


I'll definitely be looking forward towards Emberly Ash and waiting for the 2nd book.

Fae, shifters, magic with a dash of found family, battles and magic. What’s not to love?
The characters are well developed, I loved the plot and it was paced well.
The dual POV between Arran and Veyka was great, Emberly really took the time to develop their chemistry, which paid off in waves.
The spice was spot-on, and that ending was SO well done.
I’ve added book 2 to my TBR!
This one is worth reading.