Heat of the Everflame: The Kindred's Curse Saga, Book Three

By Penn Cole

The war has begun. Both sides demand Diem's allegiance-or her death.


After her disastrous coronation, Diem finds herself at the center of the conflict between the Descended and the Guardians. With her newfound friends and the man she's falling for on one side, and the mortals she has vowed to protect on the other, Diem must walk a careful line to save the people she loves... even from each other.


The mystery of her unusual heritage begins to unravel, sending Diem and Luther on an unexpected journey across the realms. The answers may hold the key to winning the war, but finding them will require her to face painful truths about her mother, her bloodline, and her fate.


Meanwhile, the Crowns have set Diem in their sights. Some could be her greatest allies-while others want her dead. To end their oppressive reign, Diem must sort friend from foe and risk it all to build an army of her own.


But a powerful figure in the north has plans that could change everything...


Heat of the Everflame is the third book in The Kindred's Curse Saga, a four-book epic fantasy romance series that follows our fiesty, bad*ss heroine Diem Bellator in her fight against injustice, her struggle to survive in a royal palace full of betrayal and intrigue, and her journey of self-discovery and finding true love. This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers series is perfect for fans of unique magic systems, dragons and other mythical creatures, angst and romantic tension, and hilarious banter. This book will appeal to fans of plot-heavy, character-driven romantasy such as A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, From Blood and Ash, Gild, Shadow & Bone, and The Serpent & the Wings of Night.


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Published Sep 11, 2023

776 pages

Average rating: 8.16

193 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Melting Skywards
Jun 22, 2026
8/10 stars
4.5⭐️
Morgie27
Jun 02, 2026
10/10 stars
This book kept me on the edge of my seat!! Absolutely love Diem and the growth she is making. I love her aquiring more and more crowns. I’m disappointed in Doriel’s betrayal. And dear lord these kindred are cruel!!! Not loving the cliff hanger this is ending on though. We know she lives, she’s the main character!!
Jessica Maria Espinoza
Mar 17, 2026
8/10 stars
I genuinely love the character developments in this book. I love the inner turmoil and the improvements to each character. The plot can be very predictable because Penn Cole has admitted that she planned the saga before writing and littered each book with easter eggs. Going into the book with that information did little if anything to deter my enjoyment. The world building was well executed and seeing the lands through Diem's eyes while she's panicking about an impending war, that technically has already started, and still finding ways to think of others besides herself. Diem's bleeding heart is consistent throughout the entire saga thus far which is a wonderful character note. I am a character driven reader, so understanding what makes Diem tick even when I don't agree helps so tremendously.
JT Penguin
Feb 23, 2025
5/10 stars
I had struggles with this book. 50% of it was Luther hiding his injury... hate the no communication trope. Then Daddy dearest shows up. I just felt like there was a lot of fluff in this book. It was really fun to see the other realms but holy cow that cliffhanger. Not cool.
Steph_Sessions
Feb 23, 2025
9/10 stars
OMG that cliffhanger!!!! I need the next book!

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