An excellent choice for fans of smart, independent female leads, intriguing fantasy worlds, and a race against the clock to defeat evil.' – Booklist 'The plot is breathlessly fast, complete with creepy spirits, a satisfying romance, and complex but clear political twists and turns.Political, romantic, magical, timely, yet also traditionally appealing.' – Kirkus ' riveting read.rife with surprising twists.This novel is a well-developed page-turner that will have fans of both the fantasy and mystery genres rushing to finish.' – Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 'Debut author Smith explores the power of sacrifice in this darkly romantic reimagining of the Brothers Grimm’s 'The Goose Girl.'' – Publishers Weekly Early praise for Bloodleaf: “Enchanting, visceral, and twisty, Bloodleaf is a phantasmagorical wonder that will keep you guessing until the very last page.”– NYT bestselling author of Ash Princess, Laura Sebastian “Eerie, immersive, and fascinating, Bloodleaf feels like a classic in the making.

The exploration of the land’s religion and people’s conflicting understandings of it seems to be a reflection of the real world, lending the story a deeper commentary without sidelining the main plot. “omance, danger, and magic make for a winning combination that will keep readers glued to the pages long after bedtime.” – School Library Journal 'A multifaceted scheme, mistaken identity, and a simmering romance will keep readers riveted and dying to know how it all unfolds. But there's something deeply amiss in her new home, too, and soon she finds herself swept into a deadly new mystery with a secretive prince, the ghost of an ancient queen, and a poison vine called Bloodleaf.Īurelia is entangled in a centuries-long game of love, power, and war, and if she can't break free before the Tribunal makes its last move, she may lose far more than her crown. When a devastating assassination attempt reveals her magical abilities, Aurelia is forced to flee her country with nothing but her life.Īlone and adrift in an enemy kingdom, Aurelia plans her revenge against the Tribunal, desperate to bring down the dark organization that has wrought terror upon her people for hundreds of years. Surrounded by spirits and burdened with forbidden magic, she lives in constant fear of discovery by the witch-hunting Tribunal and their bloodthirsty mobs.

“BLOODLEAF feels like a classic in the making.” – Sara Holland, New York Times bestselling author of EverlessĪ roar of a dark and luscious epic fantasy that’s layered with heady romance, bloodthirsty magic, and ghostly intrigue-an absolutely wicked delight.Īurelia is a princess, but they call her a witch.

“Enchanting, visceral, and twisty”- New York Times bestselling author of Ash Princess, Laura Sebastian

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