From Helen Scheuerer comes the explosive first instalment in The Ashes of Thezmarr Series—a dark, addictive romantasy filled with vengeance, deadly trials, and enemies-to-lovers tension.

Wren Embervale is many things—alchemist, poisoner, and assassin—but above all, she is driven by revenge. Haunted by the losses of a past war, she has spent years sharpening her skills in the shadows. But when a powerful new form of alchemy threatens the fragile peace of the realm, Wren is forced back into the spotlight.

Offered a place at the legendary alchemy academy of Drevenor, she must survive the Gauntlet—a brutal series of trials designed to break even the strongest. But the real danger may be Torj Elderbrock, the warrior assigned to guard her… and the man who has every reason to hate her. As their past collides with the present, tension ignites into something far more dangerous.

✨ Genre: Fantasy Romance / Romantasy / Dark Fantasy
🌶️ Spice Level: Moderate to high (slow-burn with explicit scenes)

📚 Series: The Ashes of Thezmarr - Book 1

Dark, intense, and full of tension—perfect for fans of academy trials, enemies-to-lovers, and morally grey characters in high-stakes fantasy worlds.