Grave Flowers

Atmospheric, twisty royalcore fantasy set in a world full of deadly games, rivalry and family secrets. A gothic, ghostly tale of forbidden romance for fans of Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas. An Amazon Best Book of the Year 2025."e;A sumptuously dark tale of revenge and atonement."e; Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth ChildPerfect for fans of: Enemies to loversRoyal rivalryArranged marriageDeadly gamesDark royalcoreReluctant rulerBloodstained familyMARRY THE PRINCE. THEN KILL HIM.Princess Madalina and her twin, Inessa, are born attached at the hand - the only time the sisters were ever united.Madalina is gentle, finding peace amongst her magical flowers - flowers ideal for torture and torment, though not in her hands, for Madalina dreams of escape.Inessa is ruthless - betrothed to a wealthy heir, she has been working to a secret mission: marry the prince, then kill him. But when Inessa becomes trapped in ghostly purgatory, Madalina must take her twin's place as a bride with deadly orders. In a rotten kingdom, everything is politics and poison. Can Madalina resist the infuriatingly clever prince and, for the sake of her family, put aside her heart?"e;A captivating tale about the wild lengths people will go to achieve power."e; Booklist (starred review)"e;An ornate and thrilling tale of loyalty and betrayal."e; Kirkus Reviews"e;An enchantingly grim tale of duty, desire, and the darkness in between."e; Shelf Awareness (starred review)"e;A twisty plot in an intricately wrought world - Grave Flowers is a romantic, botanical fever dream."e; Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of The Foxglove King"e;Brimming with wonder and treachery, love and magic."e; Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow