A court of stars and serpents - Smith Mayer

A Court of Stars and Serpents is a dark and captivating tale of power, betrayal, and love, set against the backdrop of a kingdom on the brink of ruin. Elysia, a young woman with a hidden lineage, finds herself thrust into a web of political intrigue and ancient curses after the sudden death of her father. Inheriting a throne stained by centuries of bloodshed and manipulation, Elysia must navigate the treacherous court where allies are few and enemies are many.

As she struggles to gain control of the kingdom, Elysia is haunted by her family's dark legacy-an unbreakable bond to the serpents who once ruled over the land. Her bloodline carries the ancient curse of the serpent kings, and with every passing day, she feels its pull more strongly. In her fight for survival, she forms alliances with unlikely allies, including the enigmatic and brooding Thorne, a man bound to her fate in ways she cannot yet understand.

But as Elysia's grip on power strengthens, so too does the threat of betrayal. The court is filled with secrets and shifting loyalties, and it soon becomes clear that the greatest danger may not come from her enemies, but from within. Love and loyalty will be tested, and Elysia must make choices that will not only shape the future of the kingdom but her own heart.

In a world where stars and serpents collide, Elysia will learn that some legacies are destined to destroy, and some hearts are meant to shatter.