The Weight of Crowns
On sale
11th September 2025
Price: £22
Genre
The heart-pounding conclusion to the high-stakes dual POV romantic fantasy duology, with dangerous enemies-to-lovers romance, deadly politics and a war to change the fate of empires.
Two queens. One throne. Who will claim the crown?
On the brink of war, Mira and Scarlett find themselves enmeshed in a deadly world of gods, magic and duplicity, with the stage set for the ultimate showdown.
Backed by her lover Aric and sorceress mother Zandri, Scarlett has Mira right where she wants her. But winning the Ravalian Empire requires spilling a river of blood, and as past secrets and new threats emerge, Scarlett must decide: is claiming the crown worth becoming as poisonous as the death magic she wields?
With Prince Roran’s campaign of terror spreading, only Scarlett has the power to end his tyranny. Even as Scarlett offers Mira a deal she can’t refuse, Mira embraces her dangerous blood magic and enlists the help of devious Prince Cassius. But can Mira trust him with her crown – or her heart?
As the empire hangs in the balance, both Scarlett and Mira are poised to shatter the world order – but there cannot be two queens. And only one will be left standing . . .
Two queens. One throne. Who will claim the crown?
On the brink of war, Mira and Scarlett find themselves enmeshed in a deadly world of gods, magic and duplicity, with the stage set for the ultimate showdown.
Backed by her lover Aric and sorceress mother Zandri, Scarlett has Mira right where she wants her. But winning the Ravalian Empire requires spilling a river of blood, and as past secrets and new threats emerge, Scarlett must decide: is claiming the crown worth becoming as poisonous as the death magic she wields?
With Prince Roran’s campaign of terror spreading, only Scarlett has the power to end his tyranny. Even as Scarlett offers Mira a deal she can’t refuse, Mira embraces her dangerous blood magic and enlists the help of devious Prince Cassius. But can Mira trust him with her crown – or her heart?
As the empire hangs in the balance, both Scarlett and Mira are poised to shatter the world order – but there cannot be two queens. And only one will be left standing . . .
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Reviews
A high-stakes, richly layered adventure filled with covert missions and moonlit trysts - this debut is as seductive and dangerous as the Ravalian Court where the story takes place.
From page one, THE ORDER OF MASKS grabbed me by the throat and never let go. Shocking. Unpredictable. Devastating. Characters you can never trust but desperately want to. A glittering dagger of a book that cuts as much as it awes.
Oh my LORD. Reading this book felt like watching a magic show. The misdirects? *chef's kiss* Bellchambers knocked this book out of the park. The story did not go where I expected at all and yet every detail fell into place so perfectly that it seemed inevitable in hindsight. This book is so good that I forgot to EAT. The last half especially had me in a chokehold that had me dodging my responsibilities.
Praise for The Order of Masks
The Order of Masks is a thrilling debut from Alina Bellchambers, with a vividly realised, cut-throat world of court intrigue, secrets and morally grey characters fighting to survive. A fantastic fast-paced read with a brilliant plot that keeps you guessing!
The Weight of Crowns is truly exciting fantasy filled with fascinating characters, political intrigue, and unexpected twists. I loved it!