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Throne of Frost and Flame

J.R. Ward

Written by
J.R. Ward
Length
15 hrs 30 min
Series
Kingdoms of the Compass, Book 2
Publisher
Macmillan Audio
Released
2027-04-06

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What it is

“J.R. Ward is a powerhouse in the genre and never disappoints!”--Rebecca Yarros, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

"Absolutely unputdownable!"--Jennifer Armentrout, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author

Throne of Frost and Flame is the second book in a sweeping, slow-burn romantasy series from #1 New York Times bestseller J. R. Ward, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, and Jennifer Armentrout!

She caged the Dark King. Now she has to survive what comes after.

Sorrel bought Anathos a breath of peace when she cast the Dark King back into the Fulcrum—but victory leaves bruises. Merc, her fiercest protector and the man she’d burn kingdoms for, lies broken in Prosperitus… and Sorrel is forced to wait while enemies sharpen their smiles.

Because the court doesn’t celebrate heroes. It uses them.

As whispers turn to knives and intrigue turns lethal, the Prince—her only ally with real power—forces Sorrel toward a choice that reeks of treason. Obey, and she may betray everything she fought for. Refuse, and she may doom the realm.

When Merc can finally stand, Sorrel turns north to marshal more armies before demon hordes spill across the land. But the Forest of Reflection waits on the road—where truth becomes a weapon, love becomes a weakness, and the darkest part of Sorrel learns to answer back.

And as the Dark King strains at his cage, Sorrel must find the courage to win a war for Anathos…without losing her soul to the darkness rising inside her.

Throne of Frost and Flame *Forced proximity/Only one bed *Chosen mates *Dark mercenary *Who did this to you? *Touch her and die *I'll die for you *Hidden magic

About the series

Kingdoms of the Compass in order →

Kingdoms of the Compass — 3 books, 3 of them charting here

  1. 1 Crown of War & Shadow4.0
  2. 1 Crown of War and Shadow: Kingdoms of the Compass4.4
  3. 2 Throne of Frost and Flame

On the charts

Last charted October 22, 2026. Its best position was 6 on Coming soon in Romance, reached October 21, 2026. Seen on 2 charts over 31 days of readings, the first on August 28, 2026.

1 19 6 September 11, 2026 October 22, 2026 September 11, 2026 — position 18September 12, 2026 — position 18September 13, 2026 — position 19September 25, 2026 — position 16September 26, 2026 — position 15September 27, 2026 — position 14September 28, 2026 — position 17September 29, 2026 — position 16September 30, 2026 — position 15October 5, 2026 — position 13October 6, 2026 — position 13October 7, 2026 — position 14October 8, 2026 — position 13October 12, 2026 — position 13October 13, 2026 — position 12October 14, 2026 — position 12October 15, 2026 — position 12October 16, 2026 — position 13October 17, 2026 — position 11October 18, 2026 — position 12October 19, 2026 — position 10October 21, 2026 — position 6October 22, 2026 — position 8
Coming soon in Romance — position by day.
ChartBestDaysLast seen
Romance
Coming soon 6 23 days October 22, 2026
Science Fiction & Fantasy
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