A Song of Ash and Moonlight,The Middlemist Trilogy, Book 2 By Claire Legrand

This description is of A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand, a gothic fantasy romance set in a world where the Ashbourne and Bask families have long been enemies. Though their curse is broken, Farrin Ashbourne, the eldest daughter, remains emotionally and physically drained. She hides her sorrow and anger behind a mask of composure while managing her family’s affairs and trying to suppress her dangerous musical magic. Her life is further complicated by Ryder Bask, a man she’s been raised to despise. He’s arrogant, infuriating, and harboring a secret anger that mirrors her own.

Despite their mutual disdain, Farrin and Ryder are forced to collaborate as they face a growing threat. Magicians are vanishing, an ancient creature stalks Farrin, and visions haunt the High Queen. Meanwhile, the weakening of the Middlemist signals that the old gods, once believed to be dead, are waking up—and someone is hunting them. As the tension between Farrin and Ryder turns into a steamy, enemies-to-lovers dynamic, they must confront their shared destiny and the larger forces threatening their world.

Legrand’s novel blends rich, atmospheric world-building with deep character exploration, weaving themes of family loyalty, forbidden love, and ancient magic. Fans of Bridgerton and A Court of Thorns and Roses will find much to love in this lush, gothic romance where passion, danger, and destiny collide. 📚❤️