"The Liar's Crown" by Abigail Owen is a mesmerizing fantasy adventure that seamlessly blends magic, romance, and political intrigue. From the moment I entered the enchanting world of Dracones, I was captivated by the richly detailed settings and dynamic characters. Lyra's journey of self-discovery, intertwined with her passionate romance with Mateo, kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. Owen's masterful storytelling and skillful world-building make this novel an absolute delight to read, and I eagerly anticipate the next installment in the series.

I am a sucker for the enemies to lovers trope so this was right up my alley.

At first glance this is a book with a ton of popular tropes: enemies to lovers, magical kingdoms, two princesses with one as a spare, and a difficult choice to make between duty and the heart. Though we have seen this story hundreds of times, Owen keeps the story interesting and fresh. She grab's you from the start and then throws in a cliffhanger to keep you enthralled as you wait for the next installment.

It's a fun and fast paced story. I can't wait to see where the next book takes us!

Thanks NetGalley and to the publisher for the chance to read this book!

The Liar's Crown was a fast-paced fantasy that ended on a cliff-hanger, involving a set of twins, one with the crown, one as the secret spare, and an enemies to lovers romance. I can't wait for the rest of this series!

I’m really enjoyed this story! The characters and the story building kept me hanging on! When she is kidnapped and has to pretend to be the Queen the story really grabs ahold of you. Can’t wait to read the rest of the series!

I am sorry for the inconvenience but I don’t have the time to read this anymore and have lost interest in the concept. I believe that it would benefit your book more if I did not skim your book and write a rushed review. Again, I am sorry for the inconvenience. Note: I ended up purchasing a final copy to read in the future.

The Liar's Crown book one in The Dominions series was my first Abigail Owen's read and WHOA it was amazing!! I was gifted a copy from Entangled Publishing and couldn't wait to dive in!! The Liar's Crown follows the captivating story of twin princesses Meren and Tabra. Their story was so compelling and well written. I was instantly in love with their world and their very different lives! I couldn't get enough and thought about their story long after I had finished reading the book!!

Just FYI in case it matters to you, this is more of a "new adult" novel than a "young adult" novel, meaning that the language and situations are little more adult in nature. I personally would only recommend it for older teens and up.

OK, that out of the way, I enjoyed the story. It might not stand completely out in it's genre, but it was entertaining. I found the story behind the love interest's identity and what he was to be very creative. The idea of a secret twin was also fun. I didn't realize that that the book was the first of a series, so the cliffhanger ending was jarring. But the world Owen created is lush and this book barely scratches the surface of what creatures and magics live there. I look forward to learning more about it in future books in the series.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing a free ARC of in exchange for an honest review.

On one hand, the relationship between Meren and the Shadowraith feels both predictable and toxic (Stockholm Syndrome), and there are other books with a royal twin double. On the other hand, curiosity of what is happening where Tabra is, about their lineage/gifts, and Eidolon and Shadowraith’s futures did keep me reading. I have mixed feelings on this one but would recommend to readers who like similar books to this.

I got more than I bargained for with this book! I think it was really fun, kept me on my toes and I didn’t expect this to be one of my favourite arcs. Thoroughly enjoyed

Great read, the story was really well thought out and well written. The characters were great and it’s a book you can really imagine whilst you read. Fast paced and gripping read.

Cute, but unfortunately I didn't like it as I hoped. It reminds me too much of another book (Twin Crowns). I don't think I will continue reading the series.

I did not finish this title in advance of the publication day, but do intend to finish reading later down the line. I'll update my review then!

"The Liar’s Crown" by Abigail Owen is an enthralling and imaginative fantasy novel that whisks readers away to a world of intrigue, magic, and daring adventure. Owen's storytelling prowess shines as she weaves a tale of deception, loyalty, and the quest for truth. The book's vivid world-building and well-crafted characters create an immersive reading experience that resonates with young adult readers. Owen skillfully blends elements of fantasy and mystery, leading readers through a journey filled with twists and revelations. "The Liar’s Crown" is a captivating read that offers a thrilling escape into a realm where secrets unravel and destinies are forged, leaving readers eagerly anticipating each turn of the page. As the characters navigate the challenges before them, readers are left with a sense of wonder and anticipation for the epic adventure that unfolds.

Enemies-to-lovers + forced proximity = a major win!
The Liar’s Crown by Abigail Owen is a young-adult fantasy in which a royal line births twin girls every second generation. The first-born is of course deemed the heir of the throne, while the second-born is raised in secret as a “substitute”. Unbeknownst to the rest of the realm, there is an evil king who always manages to kidnap and assassinate the queen. To protect the throne, the surviving twin stays on the throne. No one knows any foul-play ever occurred.

I know you must have many questions after that intro, but let’s skip to the good stuff.

We follow Meren through her troubled existence as a replacement princess. She’s been raised with a duty to protect and/or die for her older sister. This is as much apart of Meren as the blood in her veins. When the time comes to protect her sister, she does so willing. She just doesn’t expect to fulfill her duty so quickly. Within an hour of the queen’s death, princess Tabra (Meren) is stolen by a handsome stranger who can bind her with shadows! No one can see or hear her because of the mysterious shadows holding her.

I know this is all “stockholm-syndrome-esque” but hang with me here.
Of course the troubled bad-guy has some good in him. He’s stolen Princess Tabra for an honorable reason, even if it takes a while to discover that. My favorite part of this book is the journey of Meren and her captor through dangerous territories together. He tries to present himself as mean and fierce, but he inevitably shows that he cares about her well being through his actions. Meren plays along, but definitely causes him grief in her attempts to escape. While surviving together, they definitely move from enemy territory into the friendly zone.

You’ll need to read The Liar’s Crown to see how they graduate from the friend zone!

This is definitely an exciting young-adult fantasy, but it has a strong focus on romance. So much of the book is spent with Meren and her captor building their trust and relationship. I hope the romance story line gets as much credit as it deserves. While Meren is fighting to stop an evil king and keep her sister and herself alive, she can’t help that love falls into her lap. I couldn’t stop turning the pages of this book, and then did the hypothetical jaw drop at the end. Abigail Owen gave us just enough closure to not go into a rage on her social media accounts, but also left us dying to know what comes next.

Now, I wait impatiently for the next book in Meren’s story!

A Massive Thank You to the Author, the Publisher and NetGalley for giving me the chance to read and review this book prior to its release date.

I received an e-arc/audio arc of The Liar's Crown by Abigail Owen from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I don't know why I waited so long to read this, it was so fun and enjoyable. I was pleasantly surprised, as I didn't know what to expect, and no one is talking about this book. It's tropey and entertaining, the first book in a fantasy romance trilogy. I was here for the romance and might have to pick up the sequel after that cliffhanger.
3.5 stars

I apologize, I wanted to red this book, but was unable to read this book in the permitted timeframe. Life got in the way, but now I am back, so if this is released to me again, I will download, read and review it.

Being a twin princess who serves only as a body double to her sister who will now take the thrown and queen. Meren sees litte worth in herself unless it's to die in place of her sister Tabra. Minutes before her coronation Meren (disguised as Tabra) is taken by shadow. Meren must escape and find her way back to save her sister before something else happens to her.

I really fell for this series. The ever changing application of the characters abilities and how they are able to overcome sucjlh difficult situations is so exciting to read. I find myself thinking about all the ways that Meren may be able to use her abilities as whe continues to grow into her power. I love that she is starting to beleive that she has worth outside of her identity as her sister. Other characters growth is also so inspirational.

I am so glad that Abigail designed this amazingly diverse world that has so many different lands in it. Jumping from a place that is extremely hot with tons of sand at Merens disposal to one that it cold or even frozen where abilities are hard to reach for. I enjoy learning about the features of each place as well as the diverse people and creatures in each.

I have also already binged on the second installment in this series and I say it is well worth it! Don't wait.

This book was so fun. It felt fairly predictable since I know a lot of the tropes, but I still loved reading it. I very much loved the “who did this to you?” Trope. It does funny things to my brain. It was written so well in this book and I felt myself tearing through the pages. It was such an enticing read

The Lairs Crown by Abigail Owen (Book 1)
The book is based on the concept of one twin as the heir to the crown……and a spare!

Two Queen to rule a nation ones always kept a secret. What happens when this Queen is kidnapped

I have absolutely adore reading this book. A fantastic story with betrayal, court lies, some romance, and more is The Liar's Crown.
I really enjoyed Meren, the main character; it's amazing to witness how her magical abilities and personality changed from when she could only create glass balls to when she could create full-fledged glass walls, portals, shards, and so much more!
Her sister is slated to succeed to the kingdom after their grandma passes away. Of course, there will be danger at the coronation, so Meren is set up to keep her sister safe. Reven steals her away to keep her from falling into Eiolodon's hands, an enemy of the throne.

Reven wasn't exactly sure what awaited him. Meren is clever, sassy, and not at all what he anticipated. They have the best banter. Reven is the ideal tormented love interest—slightly risky yet attempting to do the right thing. For him as well, things are not always as they seem, and some days he can hardly keep it together. If handled well, morally grey love interests may be thrilling, and Reven is just as moody and dark as that.

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