Name: Epilogue of Kings
Author: Elisabeth G. Mark
Language: English
Book format: Paperback, Hardcover, E-Book, Kindle Unlimited
ISBN: 979-8267833905
Published: December 9, 2025
Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance
Book 1 in the “Epilogue of Kings” Series
Spice: 2/5
Perfect for fans of “Daughter of No Worlds”, “An Ember in the Ashes”, “The Jasard Heir”, and “Throne of Glass”.
The “Epilogue of Kings”-Series
Epilogue of Kings - Book 1
Fourteen years ago, twelve boys vanished. Four years later, half of them returned—on horseback, scarred and wordless.
Salje's brother was not among them.
Salje has learned to survive, but when dreams of her missing brother haunt her, she believes he’s alive and needs her help. Confronting his mysterious friends, the Returned, opens a door to Asydiar, a realm of fractured kingdoms, elven cities, and brutal magic.
Time runs out for her brother when her connection to him suddenly severs. The price for new information is steep, and Salje is entirely dependent on the brooding Aaron and his charming friend Valerio—one a former king and mage, the other his loyal general and the realm’s finest swordsman.
Salje’s growing feelings only complicate matters.
A dark tale of love, power, and war.
List of possible triggers:
This novel is written for readers aged 18 and over and contains content that may be disturbing.
Shown or mentioned: blood, violence, torture, mutilation, rape, death, infant death, captivity.
Mentioned: racism, death of a family member, sexual abuse, alcohol, and drug abuse.
Use of profanity.
Tropes:
Morally grey heroes
deep lore and world-building
found family
star-crossed lovers
magical forest
portal fantasy
trainer x trainee