The only way to beat death is to chase it. ⠀ Newly crowned, Red blames one person for his father’s murder: the secret sorceress sworn to protect the king. ⠀ Alyana Barron, Royal Sorcerer to the throne of Tandera, fears her magic is weakening. ⠀ When Red is cursed, his life entwines with Aly’s in ways neither of them expected. Together, they chase after a cure that will heal the king and restore her magic, but the closer they get to a cure, the nearer they step toward death, for the path to the cure is as dangerous as the curse itself. ⠀ Blade of Ash is the first in a new, epic YA fantasy series perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers romance packed full of royal intrigue, legends, and plenty of ballgowns. If you like female bodyguards and forced proximity with life-and-death stakes... this story is for you!