From the blurb this book seemed perfect for me. It's alt!history with a magic world that can only be perceived by magic wielders. It's during the reign of Mary Queen of Scots. It has a stubborn and strong FMC. There are Fae and a threat beyond the wall. The start was really great, weaving true history with the magical system, and I was instantly hooked. Unfortunately the rest of the book didn't deliver for me. There's real unnecessary romance, weird pacing, and I would have loved a more immersive plot. Sign me up for the next alt!history fantasy book, but this one left me unsatisfied. 3/5 stars Thank you @netgalley and @sourcebooksfire for the eARC! #TheCrimsonThrone #Netgalley #Bookstagram