The Crimson Throne
by Sara Raasch; Beth Revis
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Pub Date Oct 07 2025 | Archive Date Oct 11 2025
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Description
Outlander meets Holly Black in this enemies-to-lovers romantasy set in the dazzling and dangerous Scottish court where a fae guardian of the realm falls in love with a charming Elizabethan spy who could also be the key to her world's undoing. From the New York Times bestselling authors of the Witch and Hunter duology, Sara Raasch and Beth Revis, comes the start to an incredible duology.
Samson Calthorpe's father is a court favorite—but that alone won't take him far without money and so many people depending on him. So when the opportunity arises to become a royal spy, he has to take it, using every bit of the skills and resolve he's picked up on the streets of London to prove his worth in Queen Elizabeth's court.
Alyth Graham has kept her eyes on Queen Mary's husband, Lord Darnley, for years—her eyes and her magic. She may be a member of the Scottish court, but she's no lady. A bastard child of a fae prince and a human mother, Alyth is among the most powerful protectors in Scotland: guardians sworn to support the barrier keeping the Red Caps, a bloodthirtsy clan of fairies, away from the Fae Land portals.
As Alyth and Samson circle each other in the volatile and glamorous Scottish court, both seek to uncover threats to their own countries. They have only one unifying link: their shared hatred and suspicion of Lord Darnley. Using secret codes, hidden messages, and a little bit of magic, Alyth and Samson unravel a plot centuries in the making. Lord Darnley is only a pawn, and in this game, the queen takes all.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781464236136 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 368 |
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Featured Reviews
Laura Charley R, Bookseller
My gosh, this book saved me from the biggest reading slump ever.
It had me in the palm of its hand from the first page, with its blending of folklore and courtly historical politics. I felt transported to Scotlands past with Queen Mary and her court and I adored the exploration of the parallels of the human courts with that of the fae.
If your looking for something with magic, lush wild lands and historical influences as well as character you can’t help but fall for this is the book for you.
Madison B, Reviewer
This book was seriously The Cruel Prince meets Outlander with a historical fantasy twist that absolutely killed it with the political aspects of court. It had everything I love: scheming courts, sharp banter, impossible choices, and a romance full of sharp edges and softer moments that sneak up on you... And let's not forget the unforgettable dagger to the throat scene.
Alyth, the way she balances her power, wit, and vulnerability, had me fully obsessed with her. Samson, the Englishman with a sword, a secret, and some serious devotion to Alyth. The chemistry between them is top-tier enemies-to-allies-to-lovers perfection that I can't wait to see developed into book 2. Their dagger-to-the-throat tension, mutual teasing, and yes, even arguing over who has the worse daddy issues... it all just works beautifully.
But what really stood out was the writing. The quotes are unforgettable:
“Wild things hate walls. Even protective ones.”
“You’re pretty when you’re suspicious.”
“What are you, Alyth?” “Your ruin.”
“She might kill me at this party, but, bloody hell, she’ll look stunning doing it.”
I love that these dual authors each took on a character to write a book; it's a unique way to write, and I love seeing their talent shine together. Their world is magical, dark, and full of lore, especially the fair folk (who are not so fair at all... this is not the sexy kind of fairy book, this is the evil kind).
Highly recommend if you love:
-Court politics with actual stakes
-Banter-filled romance
-Fae that are not your friends
-Enemies to allies to lovers
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