The Dagger and the Flame: The instant number one bestseller: Volume 1

By Author / Illustrator

Catherine Doyle

Genre

Fantasy

Age range(s)

14+

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

ISBN

9781398528628

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

03-07-2025

Synopsis

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...

Also in the City of Fantome series: The Rebel and the Rose (Volume 2)

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.

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

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