A Shade of Chrome and Malice
Hope is but a wicked torment.
A land steeped in tainted magic poisons the human world. Kinetics are hellbent on eliminating the Elementals. And the man who once swore to protect them is gone.
Still reeling from the events that transpired at the King’s Palace and Chrome’s devolution, Gray takes her place as the Elemental queen, guiding her people through the dangerous, magical land of Arcadia as they seek safety from the onslaught of Kinetic attacks. Desperate to find and restore Chrome to the man she fell in love with, Gray accepts the unlikely aid of someone she once thought dead, and a mysterious newcomer who should not exist at all.
As an Infernal, Chrome’s Kinetic and Elemental abilities have been replaced with shadows and death. Lacking everything that once kept him tethered to his loved ones, his existence has been narrowed down to a single cause: serve the ancient Tempest queen Celaena, who seeks to gain control of the magic fueling Arcadia. Yet, in his moments of lucidity, he recalls a more powerful desire: Gray, his queen.
And nothing will stop him from ensuring she rules in darkness at his side.
Don’t miss out on the thrilling and heart-wrenching sequel to the dark fantasy romance, A Touch of Gold and Madness. A Shade of Chrome and Malice features a morally black antihero, a resilient princess turned queen, and a world dripping in malice where hope might be everyone’s downfall.
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K.L. DeVore
K.L. DeVore is a writer who knows how to blend the stark beauty of a dark world with the tender complexities of the human heart. Her stories weave a tapestry of intense emotions, slow-burn romance, and the raw realities of trauma and healing. Whether she's exploring the clash of magic and betrayal or the delicate dance between a broken soul and redemption, DeVore's writing offers a window into worlds both haunting and beautifully transformative.
Her debut novel, A Touch of Gold and Madness, opens the door to the Celestials of Arcadia universe—a place where assassins and princes alike are bound by secrets, curses, and the looming threat of chaos. At the heart of her writing are characters who are as imperfect as they are unforgettable. Take Gray Monroe, a princess turned assassin, and Griffin Silas, a tortured prince with a violent affliction. Together, they navigate a path paved with power struggles, secrets, and an undeniable, slow-burn connection.
Celestials of Arcadia
In the world of Celestials of Arcadia, magic is as dangerous as it is beautiful, and love can be as destructive as war. This dark, romantic fantasy series pulls readers into a world fractured by violence, haunted by betrayal, and torn between two warring species. Here, gods and mortals clash in an endless battle, but at the center of the turmoil is a story that’s both achingly personal and epic in scope.
Celestials of Arcadia consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
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