Heavy lies the crown.
My twin sister is the true queen of Aryd. She survives, hiding and clinging to life in the desert, while I reign as the false queen alongside the monstrous King Eidolon. There’s only one escape from this gilded prison: Reven. My Shadowraith. My heart. Only the shadows that he struggles to control are growing more sinister, more powerful.
It’s just a matter of time before they turn on him…and on me.
Even escape doesn’t mean true freedom, though, when we’re still on the run from Eidolon’s unstoppable armies. And when we discover there’s a traitor among us, I have no choice…I must become the queen I was never meant to be.
Because as one evil hunts me, the other loves me more than himself.
And my fate lies with both.
This series is best enjoyed in order starting with The Liar’s Crown!
THE DOMINIONS TRILOGY | BOOK #2
EPIC ROMANTASY | UPPER YA/NA (18+)
Fear spikes my blood so hard it makes my skin crawl.
Another boom rattles the tent, followed by shouting.
Eidolon must have found us. Found the zariphate. Has he been following us the entire time? We probably led that bastard right to the camp.
To Tabra.
Goddess, my sister is senselessly vulnerable in this tent so far from the rest of the camp. She needs more protection. I whirl on Achlys. “Keep her safe. The guards will help you until I can send more.”
I’m up and out of the tent before she can say anything, ignoring the cries of surprise from the two guards. I run right at the sound of fighting only to collide with Reven one row of tents in.
“I knew you’d be headed straight for trouble.” But instead of stopping me, he marches directly toward the sound of chaos.
I don’t follow. “I need you to protect Tabra.”
He goes ominously cold. “I’m not leaving you.”
“Please.” I’m begging, pushing at his shoulder, shoving him in the direction of Tabra’s tent. “Please. You have to. They’ll take her or kill her. And I can’t—”
“Hellfires,” he mutters. Then gets in my face. “Okay. I’ll go.”
He’s not fighting me on this?
“Just do not—”
I know what he’s going to say.
“I have to protect my people. I’m an Imperium, and I’m the queen for now.”
He grips my shoulders so hard I cringe.
“Get your hands off her,” Cain snaps.
I turn my head to find him standing to the side, chest heaving like he’s been sprinting. He probably has. His expression is a combination of accusation and confusion that is becoming painfully familiar.
Reven ignores him. “I mean it, Meren. I’ll protect Tabra, but promise me you’ll keep yourself safe.”
Courage burrows a hole through my fear. There it is again. This isn’t him holding me back or trying to protect me. This is him supporting me. Believing in me.
“She bloody well isn’t going anywhere near that—” Cain bites off his protest as both Reven and I swing glares his way.
“Actually, I have a better idea,” Reven says without looking away from Cain. “He protects Tabra. I go with you.”
Cain’s lips draw back in a sneer. “What, so you can lose control again? Wipe out the entire zariphate this time? Not a chance.”
He did what? I swing around sharply to stare at Reven. “Wait. You—”
The sand shifts under me a heartbeat before shooting into the air across the camp, followed by even more shouting.
After what Cain just said, maybe I should rethink sending Reven to my sister. But of the two situations, he’s less likely to snap there, where he can’t see what I’m doing. Right?
“Go.” I give Reven a shove toward Tabra’s tent. And, after a look that I feel to the deepest part of me, he goes.
- 2023 Fresh Fiction Fresh Pick
“Fans of Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses series will find much to enjoy in Owen’s work… A nonstop adventure with plenty of magic and romance to draw in avid YA fantasy fans.” –Kirkus Reviews
“The [Dominions series] are amazingly well written, with enough attention to detail that allows you to see what is happening and follow along, but not so much that you want to skim the pages. Well plotted, filled with action, danger, drama, and a good bit of romance…” ~Fresh Fiction
“An absolutely amazing read. I couldn’t put it down, and I can’t wait to see where book three takes us. It’s full of adventure, twists/turns and betrayal that you won’t see coming. And finding a few new friends/allies that are needed in this quest of good triumphing over evil (and it goes either way in this book!)” ~The Reading Cafe
“You’ll be hopeful, and excited, and figurately on the edge of your seat, holding your breath, reading as fast as you can just to see what happens next.” ~The Literary Tryst
“Wow. THAT ENDING. I don’t even know how to feel right now. The amount of angst and romantic tension in this book is unmatched.” -Just One More Paige
“The book built off of book one and I just loved every minute of it! Meren is one of my most favorite characters. I just can’t wait to read the next book in the series!” -Calley Cat
“This beautiful YA Fantasy series has such vivid and rich world building, well-developed characters, and a fast-paced plot.” -Dreamer J
“The world building is just as beautiful as it was in the first book, in fact more expansive in this one with introduction of new characters and layering with more tales from Dominions past.” -Bookish Elf Life
“Wow! What a great sequel! I am obsessed with this world and the characters.” -Tori Brownz Reads
“Alright Abigail Owen and Entangled Teen. Imma need book 3 ASAP after what you both put me through especially after those last few chapters!” -Rainbow Book Dragon 15
“I’m counting the days, no the hours until the release of the third book, The Shadows Rule All, so I can dive back into this breathtaking story again!” -Bookish Adventures of P
“Wow. That’s what I’ve got. Wow. No sophomore slump for this series. The Stolen Throne picks up where The Liar’s Crown leaves off, expanding the world and cast of characters we met in book 1.” -Hooks Books Wanderlust
“It was fast paced, exciting, and made me fall even more in love with these characters and this magical world.” -Lawn Chair Bookworm
“I am not okay after finishing this book. The world building in this series in phenomenal, but my heart is hooked on the love story of Meren and Reven.” -Book Half Unread
“Abigail has surprised me, because in my opinion, The Stolen Throne definitely beats the first book and it was difficult. And that ending has left me stunned. I’m looking forward to 2024 so I can enjoy the last book in this series.” -Vecks 30
“I love this series. It’s just so good.”-Crazy Kalm
“Well, this book was just action after action after action. I was kept on my toes the whole time.” -Brina Smurfette
“This sequel to The Liar’s Crown is a page turner you will be addicted to from very first chapter.” -Snow White and the Seven More Chapters
“What an exciting sequel! The story is compelling and the characters wonderful!” -Faithful Notions
“This book has it all…… love story, action, fantasy and royalty.” -Book Lover 4824
The Stolen Throne is an addictive, action-packed upper YA/NA fantasy romance; however, this story includes elements that might not be suitable for all readers, including but not limited to: violence, gore, death, illness, and sexual content. I trust you to know your own triggers and limits, so please take note and take care.
Publisher | Date:
Entangled Publishing | 5.2.2023
Age / Heat Level: Upper YA / NA (18+)
Genre: Epic Romantasy
Tropes: Shadowraith & Decoy Princess
