The Thorn Queen by Sasha Peyton Smith

A crown can grant power—but it can also become a prison.

The Thorn Queen continues Ivy’s story after becoming Queen of England through her marriage to the faerie king, Bram. But with the fae now unleashed into the human world, danger and chaos spread rapidly across the kingdom. Forced to play the role of devoted queen, Ivy secretly plots to protect the people she loves and stop the growing darkness surrounding the throne.

Sasha Peyton Smith blends court intrigue, forbidden feelings, and fae politics into a lush Victorian-inspired romantasy. With emotional tension, dangerous bargains, and shifting loyalties, this sequel raises the stakes as Ivy is torn between duty, rebellion, and the brother she cannot forget.

Perfect for readers who love:
• YA romantasy
• fae courts and political intrigue
• love triangles
• forbidden romance
• dark, glamorous fantasy worlds