New love blossoms as dark forces rise, leaving the world teetering on the edge of chaos...Declan returns from his quest bringing a reunion with Ayden that is both deeply moving and intensely passionate. Yet, their blossoming love is overshadowed by an encroaching darkness that threatens to consume everything.. The Kingdom's forces mass at Melucia's border. Tension is palpable as scouts clash in the treacherous mountains. Enemy mages materialize just beyond city walls, their presence a foreboding sign of the turmoil to come.. Irina has returned.. More powerful than anyone alive, she is driven by an unquenchable thirst for vengeance. As her dark influence spreads, the world holds its breath, waiting for the inevitable clash that will determine its fate.Continue your Of Crowns & Quills journey today.. An Archer's Reckoning is the third novel in the Of Crowns & Quills series. This classic epic fantasy is written from numerous points of view and features a lengthy and complex cast of characters. The books are not meant as standalones and should be read in series order.. Themes in this series include: found family, spicy mm romance, a hilarious sidekick, snarky banter, authentic characters, brothers in a battle of good versus evil, rising darkness, a unique magic system, and wonderful, mystical creatures.. Note: Sensitive readers should be aware that this book contains scenes of destruction and death from the ravages of war.