The Elements of the Crown: A Slow Burn Royal Epic Fantasy Romance Novel

Name: The Elements of the Crown: A Slow Burn Royal Epic Fantasy Romance Novel
Rating: 4.699999809265137 (10 reviews)

Kay L. Moody

Oct 2021 · The Elements of Kamdaria Book 1 · Marten Press

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She’s not the only one who will do anything to win.

Talise has one goal: escape the desolate outer ring of the continent. To do it, she must win the emperor’s competition and become the next Master Shaper. But the academy is full of trials she never expected, not least of which is Aaden, a gifted rival from the privileged inner circle of the empire.

He’s arrogant, condescending, and far too observant. Every time they cross paths, the tension between them crackles with a heat that rivals her fire-shaping. He’s a distraction she can’t afford.

As the competition intensifies, a dark political conspiracy threatens to unravel the empire. Talise learns that winning isn’t just about her own survival, it may be the only thing that can save them all.

The Elements of the Crown is the stunning first book in the complete Elements of Kamdaria epic fantasy romance series. If you like rivals to lovers, elemental magic, royal intrigue, and a tantalizing slow burn, you’ll love Kay L. Moody’s breathtaking world.

The complete Elements of Kamdaria series includes:

Book 0: Ice Crown (get for free)

Book 1: The Elements of the Crown (includes the novella: Ice Crown)

Book 2: The Elements of the Gate

Book 3: The Elements of the Storm

Omnibus: The Elements of Kamdaria The Complete Series

This epic fantasy romance with elemental magic throws an underdog heroine into a brutal imperial competition where only one rival can claim the crown. Talise is a gifted shaper from the slums of the Storm, desperate to escape starvation and win the emperor’s trials. But at the magic academy, her greatest obstacle is Aaden, a brilliant noble rival from the palace who sees too much, challenges everything she believes, and ignites a dangerous enemies to lovers spark she can’t afford. As deadly magical trials escalate into royal court intrigue and political conspiracy, Talise discovers that her victory could save the empire…or expose a hidden princess secret that could destroy it.

Perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, The Bridge Kingdom, Air Awakens, and Red Queen. If you loved the elemental magic of Avatar: The Last Airbender mixed with the ruthless competition of The Hunger Games and the angsty academy tension of Fourth Wing, this hidden princess lost heir fantasy series will keep you turning pages late into the night. Readers craving romantasy books with a strong female lead and sweeping world-building will find a new obsession here.

Featuring an enemies-to-lovers magic academy romance forged through fire and rivalry, this slow burn fantasy romance delivers forced proximity training, deadly competition and magical trials, and the ache of forbidden attraction. Talise must outwit ruthless elites, survive sabotage, and uncover a conspiracy that threatens civil war—all while facing the truth about her heritage and the rival she might be destined to love…or destroy.

For readers who love: epic fantasy romance with elemental magic, enemies to lovers magic academy, hidden princess tropes, deadly magical competitions, royal intrigue, political conspiracies, class-divide romance, slow burn tension, found family, and strong heroines who fight for their future, clean romantasy, clean fantasy romance, no spice romantasy, no spice fantasy romance.

She’s not the only one who will do anything to win. Talise has one goal: escape the desolate outer ring of the continent. To do it, she must win the emperor’s competition and become the next Master Shaper. But the academy is full of trials she never expected, not least of which is Aaden, a gifted...

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10 reviews

Aletia Brauer

October 26, 2022

I found myself very surprised at how captivating I found this tale. I did not expect to keep turning the page, even though I really should have been going to bed. I find the world intriguing. And I rather enjoy seeing the twists and turns the story takes. It's my first book by Kay L. Moody. I am definitely going to try her other works.

Karma Clarence June

August 25, 2021

I loved this book. It is divided into sections and each one is like a separate short book, which would provide nice stopping points for things like sleeping for those who have better self control than I do. I am intrigued by Talise and read this book straight through. It is told from the point of view of a female teenager from a fantasy kingdom made up of 3 concentric rings forming 3 castes. This series of 4 shorter books within one larger book takes place in the ring closest to the palace, the Crown. Talise grows up in the lowest level, an area worse than the slums, then is admitted to an academy in the upper level for children who are able to “shape” elements. Her skill is unmatched until a boy, Aaden, from the neighboring academy joins their class near their final months. They all compete for a position in the palace as Master Shaper, the one who can best shape all of the four elements. If Talise does not win, she is banished back to certain death in the Storm. Aaden has a burning desire to win as well. A bit of Airbender, a bit of Hunger Games. Some crazy plot twists I was not expecting but made sense when I looked back. I like it when you can step back and see the whole picture and not just a random, disconnected change of direction. I’m really enjoying Moody’s writing style. Moving on to the next in the series!

David Kincaid

April 7, 2023

great

About the author

Kay L. Moody is the YA fantasy author of COURT OF BITTER THORN and THE ELEMENTS OF THE CROWN. Her books feature rich world building, slow burn romance, mythical creatures, and twisty plots.

As a lover of strong female characters, books, and the color pink, she enjoys diving into magical worlds where characters can overcome even their darkest struggles. She lives in the western United States with her husband and four sons. Connect with Kay directly when you follow her on social media @kaylmoody

Visit her website to learn more. KayLMoody.com

Kay L. Moody is the YA fantasy author of COURT OF BITTER THORN and THE ELEMENTS OF THE CROWN. Her books feature rich world building, slow burn romance, mythical creatures, and twisty plots. As a lover of strong female characters, books, and the color pink, she enjoys diving into magical worlds wh...

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