Throne of Glass meets The Return of the King in the highly anticipated conclusion to the Shattered Crown trilogy. The fragile peace forged in the wake of the Crucible is unraveling. With the rise of an old foe and ancient magic stirring, the scars dividing Arcanis have begun to bleed anew, and the future of the realm hangs by a thread. Elyria Lightbreaker has paid a devastating price to save her loved ones. Now, she faces a whole new darkness--and must decide how much more of herself she is willing to give to save a world that has already taken so much. Rocked by the secrets of his past and the truth behind his power, Cedric Thorne scours the continent in search of the woman he loves. But he must face the terrifying possibility that saving her may mean becoming something unforgivable. And once his fire is unleashed, there may be no putting it out. Bound by love but burdened by prophecy, Elyria and Cedric stand at the crossroads of Arcanis's future. Together, they will confront a truth neither can escape: Not all wounds can be healed, and the price victory demands may not be worth paying.