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The Beasts We Bury

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What to expect

Discover your next romantasy obsession with The Beasts We Bury by D. L. Taylor.

In a world where dark magic hovers on the horizon, two teens must decide how far they will go to break the system that has them trapped.


"The Beasts We Bury captured me with its world of unique and terrible magic . . . Enchanting" - Erin Beaty

Mancella, heir to the throne, emerged from the mysterious Broken Citadel with a strange and violent magic: she can summon an army of animals, but only by killing them first.

Silver is a charming thief who plans to manipulate Mancella in order to pull off a once-in-a-lifetime heist.

When her father decides that Mance should kill a human in order to create an unbeatable spirit army, Mance realizes how much of a pawn she is in his world. As the deception and bloodshed continue to mount, Mance and Silver find themselves forced to make choices that will change the realm forever.

Critics Review

A fun, classic YA fantasy romp that I absolutely raced through.
Sarah Underwood, author of Lies We Sing to the Sea
The Beasts We Bury captured me with its world of unique and terrible magic. Mancella and Silver were characters I loved cheering for every step of the way. D.L. Taylor's enchanting debut makes me eager for more.
Erin Beaty, author of The Traitor's Trilogy and Blood and Moonlight
Full of compelling twists and high-stakes magic ... a captivating romantic fantasy that had me rooting for the protagonists from the very first page.
Kelly Andrew, New York Times-bestselling author of Your Blood, My Bones
[A] whirlwind romantic fantasy debut.
Publishers Weekly

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