The future in Ithenmyr is dark. After the disastrous events in Vlarone, Aileana and Xander are on the run from High King Edgar. The Crimson King will stop at nothing to get his hands on the bonded mates. In the sanctuary, Aileana must learn to harness her growing powers before she loses control. Back at Nonna's cottage, Daegal and Ryllae face problems of their own. They must travel to the Indigo Coast to visit the merfolk if they have any hope of lifting the curse placed on the Death Elf Princess. The journey isn't easy, and numerous roadblocks challenge their growing trust. Time is running out for all of them. Can they follow the paths set out for them by fate before the Crimson King catches up with them? This Rapunzel retelling is a slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romantic fantasy and is filled with banter, fated mates, fake marriage, and world-building. Of Ash and Ivy is book three in The Ithenmyr Chronicles, which should be listened to in order. This series is upper YA/NA and will have moderate steam as the series progresses. There are some instances of violence, language, and mature situations.