C.F.E. Black’s third novel in the Scepter and Crown series is titled “Scepter of Fire.” The narrative takes place in a pitch-black world as Aly and Red, shaken by what they learn after the formal coronation, head toward unanticipated perils.
They face their innermost secrets and fears as they move away from their deepest aspirations, finding strength when all hope seems lost. The story explores themes of love, bravery, and selflessness, ultimately building to a pivotal choice that has the potential to either rescue their planet or send it into perpetual darkness.