Tarnished City

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From the bestselling author of Sanctuary comes a thrilling Orwellian vision of Britain, with a rebellious Hunger Games heart. Tarnished City is the second title in Vic James's electrifying Dark Gifts Trilogy, following Gilded Cage.

A corrupted city
A dark dream of power

Luke is a prisoner, condemned for a murder he didn’t commit. Abi is a fugitive, desperate to free him before magic breaks his mind. But as the Jardines tighten their grip on a turbulent Britain, brother and sister face a fight greater than their own.

New alliances and old feuds will remake the nation, leaving Abi and Luke questioning everything – and everyone – they know. And as Silyen Jardine hungers for the forgotten Skill of the legendary Wonder King, the country’s darkest hour approaches. Freedom and knowledge both come at a cost. So who will pay the price?

Critics Review

Beautifully characterised and compellingly plotted, Gilded Cage is an impressive debut
Guardian on Gilded Cage
A dazzling addition to the growing genre of alternative historical fiction, James's first novel has the added bonus of compelling page-turnability
Daily Mail on Gilded Cage
I really enjoyed this. It was a fast-paced, entertaining story, in a world that left me wanting to find out more. I will definitely be getting the next book when it comes out
Genevieve Cogman on Gilded Cage
A dark and intriguing vision of an alternate, magic-drenched Britain, Gilded Cage kept me up way into the night
Aliette de Bodard on Gilded Cage
Brisk plotting, sympathetic characters and plenty of intrigue will keep readers on the edges of their seats, eager for the next book in a very promising series
Publishers Weekly on Gilded Cage
Fans will appreciate the multifaceted complexity of James’s world and its lively, determined characters
Publishers Weekly
A deft dark mirror . . . gripping from start to finish
Speculative Herald
This book has an urgency running throughout which makes it hard to put down
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