Astrid Stone finally has everything she wanted. Art school. A quiet life. No more magical realms or near-death experiences.
Then Kai breaks down her door.
The High Lord has put a bounty on her head, and every assassin in the realms is hunting her. Kai wants her to run—disappear with him where no one can find her.
But Astrid is done running. Done hiding. And she's definitely done pretending she doesn't feel the fire between them.
As the hunters close in and devastating secrets come to light, Astrid faces a choice: flee to survive, or stand and fight.
Carved in Ashes is the addictive second book in the Astrid Stone Trilogy—a clean romantasy crackling with tension, heart-stopping action, and a dragonborn hero who will wreck you.
TROPES:
- Enemies to Lovers (continued slow burn)
- Forced Proximity
- On the Run Together
- He Falls First (and harder)
- Protective Hero
- Touch Her and Die
- Fated Mates
- Powerful Heroine
- Secrets and Revelations
Heat Level: Clean/Closed Door (with more tension than Book 1)
Vibes: Heart-pounding, Emotional, High Stakes, Romantic tension cranked to 11
Setting: Kansas City + Multi-realm fantasy with dragons and magic
Series: Book 2 of the Astrid Stone Trilogy (romance deepens significantly)
Ending: Major cliffhanger with devastating twist
Perfect for fans of: Sarah J. Maas, Annette Marie, Cassandra Clare, Elise Kova, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros
