by: Ally Washington
Series: A Crown of Beasts
Genre: Romantic Fantasy
Release Date: April 24, 2026
Eighteen-year-old Fae Princess Aeloria Wynndale is the most powerful shapeshifter in the realm of Ettidoria.
On the night she is meant to solidify her political marriage to the Elven Prince of Vaelora, she is stolen by the ruthless Demon King, Ryvathis.
Ryvathis is shadow and ruin made flesh, a monster feared across every realm, and he has claimed her as his weapon.
Trapped in his war-ravaged kingdom of Nyxvaris, Aeloria refuses to be a pawn in his desperate gamble to save his dying lands.
Until the dead begin to rise.
The long-lost Eighth Kingdom stirs, and with it comes a threat that devours not just his lands, but hers as well. To escape would condemn thousands to slaughter. To stay means trusting the handsome monster who looks at her like she's salvation and damnation in one—the man who stole everything from her.
As Nyxvaris crumbles and darkness closes in, her hatred for Ryvathis ignites into something far more dangerous. A bond that could save the realms or destroy everything she's ever loved.
In A Crown of Beasts, eighteen-year-old Fae Princess Aeloria “Loria” Wynndale isn’t your traditional prim and proper princess. She understands royal politics, but she would much rather wear casual clothes and run around the forest talking to animals than spend time smiling, nodding, and wearing extravagant gowns. Through an agreement with their fathers, Loria is to wed Elven Prince Kaelindril and move to his kingdom of Vaelora, which is completely different from her kingdom of Animara. While Loria is apprehensive, she knows it is her duty to her kingdom to do so, as the marriage would form a strong alliance between the two kingdoms.
On her journey to Vaelora, Loria is kidnapped by none other than Ryvathis, the Demon King of Nyxvaris. However, things are not as they appear. Loria and Ryvathis have this push-and-pull relationship. She despises him, but slowly finds herself having unwanted feelings for him. When an ancient prophecy is revealed, Loria questions if it’s true. Before long, Loria realizes that she’s traded one prison for another and finally has the courage to pick herself for once in her life.
I love that Ally has written a story that isn’t fully predictable. I liked Loria, but I loved Ryvathis, who is this complex character, and nothing like I expected. I found my heart cracking for these two who found themselves in tough situations. Their chemistry when they give in to each other was explosive. I even found myself holding my breath during an epic fight scene. The ending left me shocked and unsure how to feel. I hope I don’t have to wait long for the next book.
~ Favorite Quotes ~
“Marriage isn’t about changing who you are. It’s about growing together.”
“We make our place in the world, no matter where we are.”
“There’s no such thing as total freedom. We all have things that bind us.”
“Careless words can have dangerous consequences. For everyone.”
“Don’t start something you can’t finish.”
“Bravery isn’t the absence of fear. It’s choosing to move forward despite it.”
**Received an ARC of the book from the author and voluntarily reviewed it.**
Rating: 4
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When she’s not lost in her imagination, you can find her enjoying quality time with her husband and beloved pets—or indulging in a good book while delightfully procrastinating her real-world responsibilities.
Ally has a thing for “odd” or forbidden romance pairings and stories infused with magical elements. She is best known for her debut novel, Road to Fame, part of her Unlikely Romance series.
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