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By (author) Kalynn Bayron; By (author) Bayron, Kalynn

THE BREATHTAKING SEQUEL TO THIS POISON HEART, FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR KALYNN BAYRON
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”This duology closer delves deeper into mythology while depicting textured, realistic relationships” – Kirkus Reviews
”A delicious mix of intoxicating fantasy and coming of age, steeped in Greek mythology and peppered with references to the Jordan Peele films
Get Out
and
Us” – Observer New Review on THIS POISON HEART
”This Poison Heart is a book to enjoy on the first read, notate in the rereads, and pump you up for what’s to come in its sequel. You should pick up this book!” – blackgirlscreate.org
_______________Briseis’s mother is dead, but there is one chance to bring her back: find the last piece of the deadly Absyrtus Heart. If Bri is to locate the missing piece, she must turn to the blood relatives she’s never known, learn of their secret powers and take her place in their ancient lineage. But Bri is not the only one who wants the Heart, and her enemies will stop at nothing to fulfil their own ruthless plans. Strengthened by the sisterhood of ancient magic, can she harness her power to save the people she loves most?Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of Cinderella is Dead and This Poison Heart, returns with the second and final book in this stunning, empowering and inclusive fantasy duology.

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The book centres Black characters, and its prose sings. This Wicked Fate is a delightful novel about literal Black Girl Magic, found family, and queer love, with adventures and a satisfying twist on Greek mythology

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This duology closer delves deeper into mythology while depicting textured, realistic relationships

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Mesmerising and beautiful

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This Poison Heart is a book to enjoy on the first read, notate in the rereads, and pump you up for what’s to come in its sequel. You should pick up this book!

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A delicious mix of intoxicating fantasy and coming of age, steeped in Greek mythology and peppered with references to the Jordan Peele films Get Out and Us

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Brings much-needed inclusivity and contemporary flavour to the teen fantasy genre

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This Poison Heart masterfully weaves a unique story grounded in the depths of Greek mythology and Black girlhood

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Ambitious, replacing the happily-ever-after with a tragic legacy and a defiant, feminist tone

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Kalynn Bayron does more than re-write a fairy-tale … She breaks it apart and rebuilds it into a wholly original and captivating story where girls finally decide for themselves who lives happily ever after

Biographical note

Kalynn Bayron is the bestselling author of Cinderella Is Dead and This Poison Heart, and is a classically trained vocalist. She grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. When she’s not writing, you can find her listening to Ella Fitzgerald on loop, attending the theatre, watching scary movies and spending time with her kids. She lives in Ithaca, New York, with her family.@KalynnBayron

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In the breathtaking sequel to This Poison Heart, bestselling author Kalynn Bayron concludes the story of Briseis and her ties to a world of powerful goddesses and deadly curses as she races to save her family

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The second book in Kalynn Bayron”s stunningly fresh and original fantasy duology that started with THIS POISON HEART and is inspired by The Secret Garden and the fierce goddesses of Greek mythology

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Kalynn Bayron”s star shot to fame with her de