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Embrace the Serpent

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In this sweeping romantic fantasy, a dangerous deal binds a young jeweller's apprentice to the mysterious Serpent King in a marriage of convenience, thrusting her into a deadly game between the cunning, fearsome ruler and his rebellious huntsman. Perfect for fans of The Wrath & the Dawn and Once Upon a Broken Heart.

The Serpent King is the most eligible bachelor in the land: a monster with dark and terrible magic and the ruler of the last free kingdom. Riches and power await his future bride - but also a life forever trapped in the games of court.

That fate is eighteen-year-old Saphira's worst nightmare. Ever since the Empire made her an orphan, she's found freedom in being invisible. So, despite her rare gift for harnessing the magic in gemstones, she lets an unscrupulous jewelsmith take credit for her increasingly sought-after work.

But when the king sends his most clever huntsman to find the best jewelsmith of all, the spotlight lands on Saphira. Faced with choosing between falling into the Empire's grasp or marrying a monster, she chooses the latter - even if it means getting increasingly caught between her cold, serpentine husband and his cunning, handsome huntsman...

Critics Review

An exquisite jewel of a book
Ava Reid, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
A stunning journey with unique magic, irresistible love interests, and a poignant struggle. Readers will devour this adventure with its fairytale energy and lush world
Lexi Ryan, No.1 New York Times Bestselling Author of These Hollow Vows
A story as multifaceted and compelling as any necklace its clever jewelsmith crafts, Embrace the Serpent will keep the reader eagerly chasing after Saphira and her Serpent King until the last page
Shveta Thakrar, author of the Andre Norton Nebula Award finalist Star Daughter
A seductive, jewel-studded escape into a world of deception, power, and romance
Dinesh Thiru, author of Into the Sunken City
An enchanting tale that must not be missed. Beautifully written, with luscious prose, a sweeping love story, and adventure at every turn
Angela Montoya, author of Sinner's Isle and A Cruel Thirst
A wild, intricate, romantic YA fantasy
The Guardian
Author Sunya Mara
Narrator Soneela Nankani
Duration 10 hours and 56 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781444984668
Format Audiobook
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures
Availability AU, GB, IE

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