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King of Sword and Sky: A Fantasy Romance (The Tairen Soul Book 3)
by C. L. Wilson
About this book
Destiny and danger collide in this breathtaking third installment of the Tairen Soul series, a masterclass in epic fantasy romance. As the Fey King Rain struggles to protect his kingdom from encroaching darkness, his primary focus remains his truemate, the woodcarver’s daughter Ellysetta. Their bond is the heartbeat of the story, a soul-deep connection that defies the rigid expectations of royalty and the treacherous political landscape surrounding them.
This series brilliantly weaves high-stakes world-building with the intensity of a fated-mates paranormal romance. As Ellysetta navigates her new reality within the halls of power, the narrative leans into the allure of academy-style training, where she must unlock her own terrifying, dormant magic to survive. Rain is the ultimate protector, yet he must learn that true strength lies in trusting his lady love to wield her own power, even when it threatens to consume them both.
With its lush, expansive world and emotionally charged prose, this story transcends the typical shifter genre tropes. It is a sweeping saga of sword and flame that will keep you turning pages long into the night. If you are searching for a romance that feels both grand in scope and intimate in its passion, this is a must-read obsession.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B003VIWRJ0
Reader Reviews
February 21, 2026
I bought the whole series in paperback years ago and the series is still one of my Top 3 favorites of all time. If you're looking for a quick sweet & spicy read, you're vastly underestimating the series. It is a beautifully written, fantastic one-of-a-kind saga that just keeps getting better the more you read! Elegantly rich verbiage, well developed & enthralling characters, highly visual world-building. Relatable conflict, action, drama, tragedy, humor, and so much more! No glitches, no snark,...
January 18, 2013
Brilliant & Creatively Written! Just Wow! I am totally blown away. The series is brilliantly written with the world building and the dynasty of connections between the characters. This is one series that imagination and creativity of the plot exceeds any fantasy tale I have ever read. I found myself captivated from the very first book and towards the end of each book I couldn't wait to get to the next book to continue the flowing magical movie like visual of excitement the author's smooth...
January 22, 2024
This should not be mistaken for just a romance series. It is a very good fantasy with romance. This series gets better with each book and I have to say this is a grossly under-appreciated and underhyped series. I had been searching for a complete romantasy series for some time and only recently did I bump into it. It did not disappoint. Wilson continues to weave a complex and engrossing tale. The world-building is superb and yet again I am bowled over by her creativity in creating a new...
January 18, 2026
Truly one of the best romantasy series I have ever read. Absolutely incredible writing, everything flows so easily it feels like I'm watching a movie. I absolutely love this author and my only complaint is she hasn't written enough books! This series is so underrated, words cannot describe how much I love these books. Maybe someday she'll release little tairen plushies and I can get a signed copy. If you are in a reading lull and need to fall back in love with reading, start this series. )
October 9, 2008
As a bookseller, sometimes we get advanced copies of books from authors that are not well known. A little over a year ago I found a copy of Lord of the Fading Lands that we had received. And while you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, that's what drew my interest to pick it up. So glad I did! C.L. Wilson is an author to watch! She has an artist's way with words. She's created a truly magical world filled with Fey, evil Mages, wonderful creatures called the Tairen and spun her own special...
