Courts of Aetheria · Book 1
Crown of Light and Shadows
“I do not pick losers, Aelia. Now fight, princess.”
A powerless outcast thrust into a brutal Fae academy. Her ruthless instructor caught between duty and desire. A forbidden love foretold to spark the kingdom’s absolute ruin.
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The story
What you’re walking into
Aelia turns twenty, and a brutally handsome Shadow Fae shows up at her door to take her to an elite Fae academy. She isn’t Fae. She has no magic. Her classmates are merciless, and the year ends in a battle against the Shadow Fae of Arcanum Citadel that decides everyone’s fate.
Her professor is the one person who can teach her Light magic. He is also Shadow Fae, ruthless, and off limits, and neither of them can deny what is happening between them. Underneath it all sits a secret prophecy that could tip the courts into war, with Aelia at the center of it.
You’ll find: a forbidden professor romance, a Fae academy, powers she doesn’t know she has
The special editions
What makes this copy special
The same five details as every book in the series, with artwork made for this one.
- Foiled dust jacketGold or silver foil across the title and ornaments.
- Sprayed edgesArtwork on all three page edges, different for each book.
- Full-color character laminateCharacter art on the hard cover, under the jacket.
- Illustrated endpapersFull-color illustrations inside the covers.
- Color chapter headersColor artwork at the start of each chapter.
Photos of the finished edition.
Reader reviews
What readers say
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“This series is excellent! Great for any Sarah J Maas & Jennifer Armentrout fans. Tropes of love, adventure and magic.”
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“I really wish I could give this book more than 5-stars because it's easily one of my favorite fantasy romances of the year.”
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“This book captivated me from the jump and I simply could not put it down. These characters were so intricately written that you really felt every emotion pouring off the page.”
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“It’s superbingeable with exquisite world-building, an action-packed storyline, an intriguing plot twist, captivating characters, all the angsty banter, so many swoon-worthy moments, and one feisty FMC who continues to surprise the ruthless Fae. Plus… DRAGONS and a SHADOW DADDY!”
About the author
G.K. DeRosa
USA Today bestselling author G.K. DeRosa has always had a passion for all things fantasy and romance. Growing up, she loved to read, devouring books in a single sitting. As an adult, her favorite books were always young adult novels, and she remains a self-proclaimed fifteen-year-old at heart.
When she’s not reading, writing or watching way too many TV shows, she’s traveling and eating around the world with her family. She lives in South Florida with her real-life Prince Charming and their two little royals.