The Dagger and the Flame: The instant number one bestseller! (The City of Fantome #1)
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- Synopsis
- AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER&‘SIZZLING. STUNNING. SPECTACULAR.&’ – Lauren Roberts, author of PowerlessThe &‘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 &‘Romantic, dramatic and dark.&’ – The Daily Mail &‘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 &‘Deftly plotted.&’ – The Bookseller Buyer&’s Guide &‘Catherine Doyle returns to her roots with a tale of enemies to lovers that will have readers captivated. A tense, twisting story peppered with Doyle&’s signature banter, this is a must-read for romantasy fans.&’ – The Irish Examiner &‘In this glittering young adult fantasy, Doyle plays with themes of magic, intrigue, friendship, family, morals and love in this story of cloaks and daggers.&’ – Children&’s Books Ireland, Recommended ReadsThe 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
- Copyright:
- 2024
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 512 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781398528451
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781398528376
- Publisher:
- Simon & Schuster UK
- Date of Addition:
- 05/30/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Catherine Doyle
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Children's Books, Romance, Teens, Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
- Grade Levels:
- Ninth grade
- Reading Age:
- 14 and up
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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