Echoes of the Ascended: Crown of Defiance — Vikki Romano

Lyrien Vaelcrest was meant to be a prince. A protector. An echo of a once-noble legacy.Instead, he walks the Earth as an exile—charming, brilliant, and carrying secrets powerful enough to fracture realms.When a team of freshly ascended Elysians is sent to Earth, their mission seems simple: prevent a manmade catastrophe that threatens not only humanity but the fragile balance between worlds. But nothing about Earth is simple anymore—not the corrupted energy field known as the Ley Resonance, not the flickering memories of a betrayal long buried, and especially not Lyrien's connection to it all.As tensions rise between celestial kingdoms and truths begin to surface, Lyrien must navigate a world unraveling beneath his feet—where the lines between duty, defiance, and destiny blur.Because some echoes were never meant to fade.And some crowns are forged not from gold, but from fire.Perfect for fans of mythic fantasy, slow-burn intrigue, and morally complex heroes, A Crown of Defiance begins a sweeping new saga where every choice sends ripples across eternity.