Crown of War and Shadow: Kingdoms of the Compass

Name: Crown of War and Shadow: Kingdoms of the Compass
Price: 5.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (2478 reviews)
Author: J.R. Ward

by J.R. Ward

Fantasy Romantasy

4.4 (2,478)

4.4 stars from 2,478 reviews. Top 75% of Fantasy books we track.

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Last checked: Jun 29, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love slow-burn romance with genuine chemistry and a protagonist who feels vulnerable rather than invincible.
You're drawn to dark fantasy settings where the stakes are genuinely high and moral choices aren't straightforward.
You've read Sarah J. Maas or Rebecca Yarros and want that same epic scope but with Ward's character-focused writing.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer standalone novels, as this is the first book in a series and won't wrap up all plotlines.
You're looking for a lighthearted read, given the heavy themes of curses, demons, and betrayal throughout.
You want a protagonist who's already confident and capable, rather than one who doubts herself and grows into her power.

About this book

Crown of War and Shadow is a romantasy novel set in the Kingdoms of the Compass series. The story follows Sorrel, an orphan and outcast in her village due to her mystical abilities. When the Fulcrum begins to fail and demons slip into the mortal world, Sorrel is chosen and cursed with a dangerous task: she must cross the Badlands to return the Queen's crown and convince the queen to save their world from destruction. Unable to see herself as a brave hero, Sorrel makes a deal with Merc, a brooding mercenary. In exchange for safe passage through dangerous territory, she agrees to spend a night with him. As they travel together, desire grows between them, but they must navigate adventure, danger, and betrayal. Merc harbors secrets of his own that complicate their connection. This is the first book in the Kingdoms of the Compass series. The novel features themes of forced proximity, chosen mates, hidden magic, and dark elements. It is sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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Currently on sale at $5.99 — 65% off peak. Price has dropped 1 time over the last 12 months.

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Currently #4,748 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 66% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.4★ from 2,478 reviews

Gaining approximately 823 new reviews per month. Reader interest is surging. Rating has dipped slightly from 5.0 to 4.4.

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