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East of Envy

The Great and Terrible Land #2 / 2
by Nikki St. Crowe
East of Envy (The Great and Terrible Land #2) by Nikki St. Crowe
⧗ 8.00 / 1
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Oz smiles like a fairy tale and bites like a curse. And Dorothy is trapped in its teeth.

Dorothy Gale has been betrayed by the Wizard of Oz; he used her, broke her, and left her stranded in a strange land.

Now she’s forced to team up with the last person she should trust: the Tin Woodman. A heartless mercenary with an axe to grind and nothing left to lose. Because the Wizard didn’t just steal his heart, he took Tin’s little brother, Gabriel, too.

Everything about Tin is dangerous. And the closer Dorothy gets, the harder it is to tell what scares her more—his blade, or the fire he ignites within her.

But defeating the Wizard won’t be easy. His magic hums beneath every brick and coils through every whisper, until you’re walking in circles on the Yellow Brick Road. He has all of Oz under his spell and more power than anyone. Or does he?

Because Dorothy is more than she seems, and the longer she’s in Oz, the more she remembers. Things about her past, about what she is, and about the magic awakening inside her.

Also known as West of Wicked Book 2.
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Release date: November 3, 2026

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Nikki St. Crowe

Nikki St. Crowe

Nikki St. Crowe is a captivating force in the world of dark fantasy and paranormal romance, known for creating worlds where danger, desire, and betrayal intertwine. With a deft hand for blending irresistible tension and unflinching darkness, her stories invite readers to dive deep into realms where love is as perilous as it is passionate, and where the line between villain and hero is often blurred.

Growing up with a love for storytelling, St. Crowe’s journey into writing was one of natural evolution, where her early interest in the macabre and the supernatural evolved into full-fledged tales that would haunt, thrill, and captivate her readers. Drawing inspiration from both classic and contemporary fantasy, her works are often filled with brooding landscapes, morally complex characters, and romance that burns with intensity. St. Crowe’s world-building is masterful, painting intricate settings where the rules of magic and power feel both familiar and unsettlingly alien.

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Her Blood & Thorns series stands out as a perfect example of her unique voice—a world teeming with dark allure, tension-filled plots, and a slow-burn romance that resonates long after the pages are turned. Themes of power, control, and the duality of light and shadow run through her work, exploring the complexity of human emotions through the lens of the fantastical. Readers are drawn not just to the stories, but to the depth of the emotions woven into every narrative.

With her ability to spin tales that are at once raw and romantic, thrilling yet tender, St. Crowe’s books often explore the intricacies of the relationships between her characters. She doesn’t shy away from exploring darker, more complex emotions—her protagonists and antiheroes are often broken, but resilient, navigating their world with a fierce will to survive and claim their own destinies.

While her works attract fans of both fantasy and paranormal genres, it’s St. Crowe's ability to infuse every story with heart and soul that truly sets her apart. Her writing doesn’t just entertain; it challenges, excites, and transports readers to places where the stakes are high, and the passions even higher.

A rising star in the world of darker romance and fantasy, Nikki St. Crowe’s ability to craft compelling characters and gritty, atmospheric worlds ensures that her stories are not only gripping but unforgettable. Whether you’re drawn to fierce romances or complex, shadowy realms, St. Crowe’s work delivers on every front, leaving readers eagerly awaiting what’s next.

The Great and Terrible Land

There’s something unsettling about a place that feels both forgotten and all too familiar. The Great and Terrible Land invites readers into a world like that—unsettling, magnetic, and humming with dangerous magic. This isn’t the Oz you remember. Here, the yellow brick road is cracked and bleeding, the witches are far more cunning, and power is never given without a price.

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Blending dark fantasy and slow-burn romance, the series reimagines a classic world with twisted elegance. Shadows cling to the edges of every encounter, secrets lie buried beneath emerald fields, and the rules—whatever they once were—have changed. At its heart is a heroine caught between fate and rebellion, drawn into a storm where villains don’t wait in towers—they rule them. What follows isn’t just a battle for survival, but a reckoning with desire, identity, and the kind of power that doesn’t ask for permission.

Written with the same seductive bite and atmospheric tension that fans of romantasy crave, the story simmers with morally complex characters, eerie lore, and an ever-present sense that the land itself is watching. The tone is lush and unapologetically dark—perfect for readers who like their fantasy with sharp edges and their love stories tangled in thorns.

As the series unfolds, it doesn’t just rework a beloved myth—it reclaims it. For those drawn to reimagined fairytales, enemies-to-lovers tension, and richly built worlds where every choice has teeth, this is where the journey begins. West of wicked, and deeper into the unknown.


The Great and Terrible Land consists of one book 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.

West of Wicked (The Great and Terrible Land #1)
⧗ 8.00 / 1
East of Envy (The Great and Terrible Land #2)
⧗ 8.00 / 1


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