Iron & Embers
06 November 2025Synopsis
Alchemist. Poisoner. Storm wielder.
Epic, sizzling enemies-to-lovers romantasy, set in a world of dark magic, assassins and war, Iron & Embers by Helen Scheuereris perfect for fans of The Witcher and The Bridge Kingdom.
Wren Embervale, alchemist-turned-assassin, finds solace in only one thing: seeking vengeance for the death of her friends from wars past. But when she is offered a place at the ancient alchemy academy of Drevenor, she must claim her spot by conquering the Gauntlet – a gruelling series of deadly trials that could cost her sanity, or her life.
Yet the biggest threat of all might come from the man assigned to protect her – Torj Elderbrock, the silver-haired war hero who has hated her since she assassinated his last charge.
Their shared history ignites a simmering tension that threatens to consume them both. With peace between the kingdoms as fragile as ever, and enemies lurking around every corner, Wren will discover whether love can truly heal all wounds – or if it is in fact the most lethal poison of all . . .
With over 4,000 five-star reviews on Goodreads, Iron & Embers by Helen Scheuerer is the breathtaking first instalment in The Ashes of Thezmarr series. Continue Wren and Torj's story in Thorns & Fire.
Tropes include . . .
- Bodyguard romance
- Academy
- Forced proximity
- Touch her and die
Readers love Iron & Embers . . .
'Truly one of the best, well-written and executed romantasies that I’ve read'
'The characters are just . . . perfection'
'Wonderfully complex, just when I thought I had things figured out, she threw more at us'
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06 November 2025
9781035067435Reviews
Iron & Embers was one of my favorite reads of 2025. Helen doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities of the aftermath of war, and I loved the care and deep respect Wren and Torj have for each other. Torj’s gentle patience and touch-her-and-die energy kept me reading late into the night, while Wren is a fascinating, fierce FMC I couldn’t help but root for. I can’t wait to dive into book 2!Stacia Stark, author of A Court This Cruel & Lovely
Fast-paced, gripping, and devastatingly romantic. A perfect balance between rich, alchemy-fueled fantasy and a delicious slow burn romance. Wren is a force to be reckoned with – and so is Helen ScheuererPenn Cole, New York Times bestselling author of Spark of the Everflame
With epic adventure, this is a romantasy that ticks all boxes for fans of the genreThe Sun
With intrigue, betrayal, and high-stakes drama woven into every page, Scheuerer delivers a fantasy novel that ticks all the boxes. A captivating blend of magic, revenge, and forbidden attraction, Iron & Embers is an exhilarating fantasy debut.Voice Magazine
