Throne of Ash and Shadow

The world dies in whispers. A kingdom rots from within. A magical plague known as the Blight sweeps the land, turning everything to sterile ash. In the heart of a dying forest, Lyra, a reclusive healer, can feel the world's last breaths. She wants nothing of the world of men and their treacherous courts, but when a royal messenger collapses on her doorstep bearing a poisoned secret, she is dragged into the heart of a conspiracy that will drown the kingdom in shadow. The king is dying, not of sickness, but of a treason whispered in the dark. Duke Valerius, the serpent master, tightens his grip on the throne, using his ruthless assassins, the Ashsworn, to silence any who would oppose him. Now, Lyra is forced to flee with Kael, a grim royal guard sworn to the old ways. Together, they must embark on a desperate quest across a broken world. They seek not a crown, but a cure; not glory, but hope. But in a world where the shadow consumes the light, survival itself may be an impossible victory. A Serpent's Curse is the first book in The Ashsworn Legacy, an epic fantasy series perfect for fans of dark magic, political intrigue, and the resilient power of hope against impossible odds. If you love the works of Brandon Sanderson, Robin Hobb, and Joe Abercrombie, you won't be able to put this book down.