Title: The Weight of Crowns
Author: Alina Bellchambers
Series: The Order of Masks #2
Publication Date: July 28th, 2026
Genres: New Adult Romantic Fantasy
Format: Digital ARC
Pages: 530 (Aprox.)
Review Timeframe: 2 months upon downloading (ARCs will be sent by MTMC Tours!)
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The heart-pounding conclusion to the high-stakes dual POV romantic fantasy duology, with dangerous enemies-to-lovers romance, deadly politics and a war to change the fate of empires.
Two queens. One throne. Who will claim the crown?
On the brink of war, Mira and Scarlett find themselves enmeshed in a deadly world of gods, magic and duplicity, with the stage set for the ultimate showdown.
Backed by her lover Aric and sorceress mother Zandri, Scarlett has Mira right where she wants her. But winning the Ravalian Empire requires spilling a river of blood, and as past secrets and new threats emerge, Scarlett must is claiming the crown worth becoming as poisonous as the death magic she wields?
With Prince Roran’s campaign of terror spreading, only Scarlett has the power to end his tyranny. Even as Scarlett offers Mira a deal she can’t refuse, Mira embraces her dangerous blood magic and enlists the help of devious Prince Cassius. But can Mira trust him with her crown – or her heart?
As the empire hangs in the balance, both Scarlett and Mira are poised to shatter the world order – but there cannot be two queens. And only one will be left standing . . .
In this book you’ll find:
✨Enemies to lovers
🥀Epic battles
✨Stabby FMC
🥀Love triangle
✨Morally grey prince
🥀Blood magic
✨High stakes fantasy
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Content Warnings:
Death, Violence and Blood; Death of a parent; Murder & execution; Sexual assault (off-page, one sentence mention); Mild-moderate sexual content; Suicide (on-page, minimal detail)
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