Crown Me Dead: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Heartstring Duet)
Liv Zander
by Sarah Spade
For twelve years, this book has been my life—but I didn’t know it was only just starting…
When I was sixteen years old, I found this old, leather-bound spell book at a garage sale. Something about it drew me to it, and when I noticed that it was written in an unfamiliar language, I decided that I wouldn’t stop until I could read it.
I obsessed over it all through the rest of high school, then college. I couldn’t get past the idea that it could be a real grimoire, telling myself that it would be super rad to be able to use magic, or maybe even travel to another world like in that movie from a couple of years ago, Labyrinth. After all, wouldn’t it be great to find my very own Jareth?
For some reason, this book has always made me feel like it was the answer to my happily-ever-after. And when I translate the Verus Amor spell and discover it really is a true love spell, I decide to give it a try.
Instead of a Goblin King, though, I accidentally summon a fearsome horned man into my home. With shocking white skin and glowing blue eyes, he crooks his claw imperiously, expecting me to follow him. And when I don’t? He leaves before returning with a shadowy creature—and a pair of gold chains for me.
Next thing I know, I’m pulled to another world and thrown in a dungeon cell, Duke Haures’s human prisoner. At least, that’s what I think I am.
The powerful demon duke? He knows better.
He knows that I’m the one true mate he’s waited two millennia for… and he’ll do anything to keep me.
February 5, 2026
I’ve absolutely loved every book of Sombra Demons, all of the human women meant for a Sombra Demon. The books have been perfectly written, I’ve immersed myself in this World and I’m so sad to see the end. Huares & Susanna was a perfect way to close this. These book boyfriends had spice, charm, devotion even when being clueless. )
September 9, 2025
This one felt a bit…. hasty. The plot wasn’t all that well thought out, actions occurred that earlier in the book they said didn’t/couldn’t, it has spots where it contradicts earlier books, and little to no editing happened. There’s even spots where a name was obviously going to be inserted but they forgot to go back and insert the name. )
August 20, 2025
I was so excited to get Susanna’s pov with her man. But it felt rushed and all over the place. Girl I know you can write better than this. From previous books it feels like you were just trying to get this series over with. )
January 1, 2026
Reading this one last gives you all the answers you are missing through the series. This was a great way to get to know the Duke and Susanna. We see where the story starts from without getting all the spoilers first. With reading this book last you get all of the jaw dropping twists. I loved this series and it was such a quick read. )
It’s painfully obvious that the author hasn’t bothered to proof-read this at all. So many typos and incorrect words used. Also there are still ‘placeholders’ that haven’t been filled in - for example she refers to one person as “_____” ??? Just a blank space that she’s clearly supposed to have gone back and filled in. There are stupid errors that pull you right out of the story and make you just want to stop reading. There are also random half sentences that make no sense and were obviously...
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