Catherine Doyle: The Dagger and the Flame, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

'SIZZLING. STUNNING. SPECTACULAR.' -- Lauren Roberts

The ' highly addictive' (The Guardian), most fiery enemies-to-lovers romantasy of the year. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber.

In the dark underbelly of a beautiful city, two rival assassins are pitted against each other in a deadly game of revenge, where the most dangerous mistake of all is falling in love...

In Fantome, Shade-magic is a deadly commodity controlled by two enemy guilds: the Cloaks and the Daggers -- the thieves and the assassins. On the night of her mother's murder, 18-year-old Seraphine runs for her life. Seeking sanctuary with the Cloaks, Sera's heart is set on revenge.

But nothing can prepare Sera for the moment she finally comes face-to-face with Ransom, heir to the Order of Daggers. And Ransom is shocked to discover that this unassuming farmgirl wields a strange and blazing magic he has never seen before...

Praise for The Dagger and the Flame:

'Lush world-building, witty dialogue and romantic tension abound in a highly addictive fantasy romp.' -- The Guardian

'Sizzling romance, stunning world-building, spectacular writing.' -- Lauren Roberts, bestselling author of Powerless

'Packed full of Doyle's trademark lush description and snarky banter, The Dagger and the Flame is a sprawling adventure through the treacherous streets of Fantome. Enemies to lovers, sworn-to-kill-each-other-but-let's-kiss, swoony romance, perilous mystery, cute animal sidekicks -- it ticks every romantasy box and will delight fans everywhere.' -- Melinda Salisbury, author of The Sin Eater's Daughter

'Fast paced, and exciting and clever, and because it's Catherine Doyle, it's beautifully written, too. Oh, and did I mention it's really, really hot?' -- Louise O'Neill author of The Surface Breaks

'Gorgeous and ruthless: stand back everyone, the true rivals to lovers has arrived.' -- Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil

'Gorgeous, thrilling, and devastatingly romantic. The Dagger and the Flame is guaranteed to be your new obsession.' -- Katherine Webber, co-author of Twin Crowns

The Dagger and the Flame was Children's #1 bestseller in the TCM chart on 28 September 2024, and #9 on the New York Times bestseller list of Young Adult Hardcover books on 10 October 2024