Title: Silver and Smoke

Series: Ashes of Thezmarr #3

Author: Helen Scheuerer

Genre: Romantasy

Year of publication: 2025

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BOOKS IN THE SERIES

Iron and Embers – review

Thorns and Fire – review

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BLURB

Alchemist. Poisoner. Reluctant Queen.

Wren Embervale knows her duty demands a crown, even if it means a strategic betrothal to the influential Lord Darian Devereux. Their arranged marriage promises the formidable army she needs to wrestle her kingdom from the clutches of the tyrannical usurper, Silas. Yet, Wren’s heart still belongs to Torj Elderbrock, her soul-bonded Warsword.

Torn between her pragmatic alliance and the visceral pull of her bond with Torj, Wren must navigate a treacherous landscape of courtly intrigue and looming war. As Silas’s shadow alchemy tightens its grip on the midrealms and a creeping poison steals Torj’s strength, Wren’s carefully constructed facade begins to crack.

Can she play the dutiful fiancée to secure her throne, while her body and soul yearns for the warrior who would lay down his life for her? Or will the tangled threads of political necessity leave her kingdom—and her heart—in ashes?

The war of silver and smoke….

The conclusion of the Ashes of Thezmarr series picks up right where left off in Thorns and Fire….

Wren and Torj may be soul-bonded, but Wren is now betrothed to Darian Devereux, her engagement to help save the kingdom from Silas, the shadow alchemist… and to protect Torj. The final battle looms…..

The first half of the book felt slow paced but then it builds to fast paced action and high stakes and I couldn’t turn the pages quick enough!

~ Torj’s devotion to Wren absolutely owns my heart.
~ Wren’s character growth throughout the series was immense and so well written.
~ And Kipp – I love that he never changes.
~ More Thea and Wilder was another highlight!

This was such a satisfying conclusion! Emotional, action-packed, and full of the found family moments that make this series so special. It gave me all the feels!

Is it me or did I get a whiff of romance from Cal and Zavier? Did I? Was it just me? Was it there or am I wishing for things that weren’t there?!

⭐ Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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