Kingsbane
The #1 LibraryReads Pick author of Furyborn is back with the second book in the epic New York Times bestselling Empirium Trilogy!
Rielle is the anointed Sun Queen, tasked with proving to the people she is unequivocally loyal to the crown. While she tries to maintain a public façade, she also attempts to secretly close the gate to the angels... and avoid the devious angel Corien, who haunts her dreams. But as Rielle's power grows, so does the people's distrust — they call her Kingsbane. Soon, she'll have to choose between the people she's beholden to, or the distrustful angel who says he believes in her.
In the future, Eliana has accepted that she is the daughter of Rielle, the Blood Queen. Together with those loyal to her, she must figure out how to bring down the empire. But as she continues on her quest, she soon discovers truths about the past and the angels that will lead her down a dark and devastating path... perhaps to the Blood Queen herself.
Claire Legrand
Claire Legrand writes the kind of stories that haunt you long after the last page—tales that don’t just unfold, they resonate. With a gift for weaving eerie atmospheres, thorny heroines, and questions that refuse easy answers, she has carved out a singular space in contemporary fantasy and horror. Her worlds shimmer with light and menace, beauty and teeth—perfect for readers who crave emotional intensity wrapped in rich, imaginative storytelling.
Raised in Texas and once a classical pianist, Legrand’s early love of music infuses her prose with rhythm and grace. But it’s her fearless exploration of power, trauma, and the gray spaces between good and evil that sets her apart. From the sweeping, time-bending arcs of The Empirium Trilogy to the unsettling, visceral dread of Sawkill Girls, her books tackle darkness without losing sight of hope.
The Empirium Trilogy
The Empirium Trilogy consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
