Thorns & Fire

Perfect for romantasy fans craving epic magic, forbidden love, and high-stakes destiny, Thorns & Fire—Helen Scheuerer’s spellbinding sequel to Iron & Embers—delivers heart-wrenching choices, a powerful found family, and a star-crossed bond that could save or shatter the realms.

A golden thread binds Wren Embervale and Torj Elderbrock—a connection deeper than love and more dangerous than fate—and it has already come close to destroying them. With Thezmarr on the brink of war and new enemies rising, the truth behind their bond begins to unravel. Torj, the legendary Warsword, will do anything to protect Wren, even if that means lying to her… even if it means losing her forever.

At the ancient academy of Drevenor, Wren struggles to claim her place as a gifted alchemist and as one of the heirs to a long-lost kingdom. Torn between legacy and desire, loyalty and liberation, she is thrust into a volatile political landscape where every choice has consequences—and where her growing power could fracture the midrealms for good.

As ancient magic awakens and alliances crumble, Wren and Torj must confront the truth of what ties them together. Will they find their way back to each other, or will the very magic that binds them become their undoing?

From the bestselling author of The Legends of Thezmarr series, Thorns & Fire is the explosive second installment in The Ashes of Thezmarr trilogy—perfect for readers who love slow-burn romance, dark magic, immersive world-building, and emotionally charged fantasy adventures.