A Curse of Crows : The internationally acclaimed romantasy with a female villain origin story

Author: Dedroog, Lauren

Fantasy

Published on 19 September 2024 by Orion Publishing Co (Gollancz) in the United Kingdom.

Paperback / softback | 496 pages
128 x 198 x 34 | 340g

Diana speaks. Gods answer.

Aedlynn strikes. Enemies fall.

In the realm where gods dance with mortals, Diana's prayers wield unimaginable power. But when a deadly sickness threatens to consume her, she strikes a desperate bargain with an unlikely ally, invoking a journey of vengeance and deceit.

Aedlynn is a lethal weapon forged in darkness. She feels no pity, no guilt . . . no love. So when a beautiful spy finds a hidden way into Aedlynn's heart, even the gods won't stand in her way.

As Fate weaves its intricate tapestry, betrayal and revelation collide, plunging them all into a maelstrom of passion and peril, and a battle for power will threaten to consume them all.

Because there's a fine line between love and hate . . .

And a woman's heart is a dangerous thing.

-----'An impressive debut! Two fierce women suffer heartache and betrayal in a world of powerful gods, scheming mortals, and breathtaking magic. But when their stories converge, it is one of found family, vengeance, and the beauty that emerges from darkness. A sweeping epic for dark fantasy lovers! - Tessonja Odette, author of A Rivalry of Hearts'A Curse of Crows is a richly woven romantic fantasy where vengeance and power collide. With emotional stakes that will leave you breathless and characters as intricate as they are dangerous, this is a story that simmers with passion-and slowly twists into something far more dangerous' - Logan Karlie, author of Dream by the Shadows'With complex world building, rich prose, and plenty of twists, A Curse of Crows is high fantasy at its best. A thoroughly enchanting read' -Mara Rutherford, author of A Multitude of DreamsREADERS ARE OBSESSED WITH A CURSE OF CROWS'CRUEL. GENIUS. NERVE WRACKING' ?????'Out of this world . . . sexy, thrilling, high fantasy, emotional, sweet while it tears your heart out' ?????'Lauren Dedroog's writing style is beautiful. She is a master with words and she strings the most beautiful passages together' ?????'This has me in a chokehold' ?????'This has to be one of the best fantasy books I've read' ?????'I NEED MORE' ?????'It honestly feels like I read a whole ACOTAR / TOG series in one book' ?????'WHAT A BOOK! Finished reading this book yesterday and I have no words. I still have tears in my eyes and goosebumps all over my skin' ?????