Crown Me Dead: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Heartstring Duet)
Liv Zander
by Penelope Barsetti
The crown of the Southern Isles rests heavy on her head, but the burden of duty is nothing compared to the war looming on the horizon. As the Barbarians gather at the borders, a desperate queen must navigate the treacherous politics of a crumbling kingdom while hiding a secret that could destroy everything. Her only solace is the man standing in the shadows, a silent, powerful guardian who is far more than a simple advisor.
Wrath, the God of the Underworld, is a force of nature bound by duty and forbidden desire. While their partnership is forged in the fires of strategy and survival, the lines between protector and lover begin to blur. This is a world where demons dwell, royalty faces impossible choices, and the stakes of the hell-realms demand the ultimate sacrifice. Their connection is a dangerous gamble that threatens to consume them both.
With her family growing suspicious of her burgeoning powers and the battlefield calling her name, she must decide if she will accept a lonely victory or fight for a love that defies the laws of existence. If you crave intense paranormal romance, high-stakes court intrigue, and a slow-burn connection that burns hotter than hell itself, this installment is your next obsession.
October 15, 2025
I absolutely love this world! I love everything about it, especially the dragons! Shocking I know. Through this book I’ve decided I finally like Hawk, he’s grown and come a long way. The tension over Talon and finding a cure for him is killing me. I mean if that situation isn’t worked out I riot! By riot I mean throw my kindle like a toddler. Then there’s this moment that made my heart race for the safety of one of the dragons. Last but not least of course is Lily and Wrath. Wrath is such a...
May 14, 2026
I did not realize this wasn’t the first book in the series, but this was still really good. I didn’t feel lost at all. The FMC is temporarily queen while her dad is sick. She’s looking for a cure, managing war and sleeping with the god of the underworld. I love how she is strong, demands respect and is all around badass. I wish I would’ve read the prior books because I would feel more invested.in the characters romance and I would love to know how this all came to be. The voice actors did a...
October 18, 2025
Empire of Death delivers everything I wanted and more. Penelope Barsetti takes the series to new heights with a story that’s bold, emotional, and full of tension. The heroine’s rise to power is both inspiring and heartbreaking, as she faces impossible choices in a world built on loyalty, love, and betrayal. Her relationship with Wrath remains one of the most captivating in fantasy romance — equal parts fire and fragility. The world-building is richer than ever, the stakes higher, and every...
October 16, 2025
An absolutely spellbinding tale of power, sacrifice, and forbidden love. This story swept me into a world of war-torn kingdoms and divine intrigue, where a young queen must rise to meet her destiny with the God of the Underworld at her side. The emotional tension between duty and desire is palpable, and Wrath is the kind of brooding, loyal protector who steals your heart with every scene. Their bond, equal parts strategy and soul, is unforgettable. I was hooked from the first page and left...
October 16, 2025
The Death Deries has been one of my absolute favorites. Both generations with impossible gut wrenching love stories trapped in the dark. The Empire of Death kept me on edge as tensions continue to rise while a storm brews on multiple fronts. Betrayal, deceit, and truths battle for power and my heart aches for both Lily & Wrath. The end of this book has gutted me and left a hallow space in my heart. A miracle to this tragic love will be needed to piece it back together. 💔 )
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