Kiera Azar

Sequel to the instant #1 New York Times bestseller Shadow and Bone meets The Selection in this second book in the sharp, sexy, and twisty #1 New York Times bestselling romantasy trilogy about a teen girl in possession of an illegal magic, who joins her kingdom's harsh and glittering royal court only to find herself caught in a web of hidden intentions. Alissa has defied the odds, escaping her kingdom--and King Erik's clutches--with the coveted Spellmade compass. Burdened by guilt over her old friend Garret's sacrifice, and struggling with her own growing power, she vows to destroy the compass before it can harm any more Wielders. But when she lands in the Wielder-ruled kingdom of Ansora, she finds herself pulled again into Keil's orbit--and into the political landscape of a nation at war. Fearing Erik's reach, and his wrath, Alissa has no choice but to accept when the formidable Empress of Ansora offers her protection...at a very steep price. As Alissa dons the vicious mask of a courtier once more, she and Keil delve secretly into the compass's sinister nature, and also delve tentatively into a relationship free from King Erik's hovering presence. But Erik is closer than they realize, and as Alissa grows even more uncertain of her place in Ansora, she must decide whether protecting the compass--and protecting Wielders everywhere--is worth losing all she holds dear. And whether trusting fellow Wielders might be the most dangerous move of all.

With an irresistible cast of characters, an incredible high fantasy world, and a unique, dangerous magic system, THORN SEASON is an epic court romantasy â?? perfect YA for fans of Sarah J. Maas, and Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse.

With an irresistible cast of characters, an incredible high fantasy world, and a unique, dangerous magic system, THORN SEASON is an epic court romantasy - perfect YA for fans of Sarah J. Maas, and Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse.

With an irresistible cast of characters, an incredible high fantasy world, and a unique, dangerous magic system, THORN SEASON is an epic court romantasy – perfect YA for fans of Sarah J. Maas, and Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse. 'Destined to be a romantasy sensation' – Katherine Webber 'Sexy, hilarious and completely addictive. I need more!' – S. F. Williamson ONLY THE SHARPEST WILL SURVIVE “Court is filled with charming vipers,” I said, chin lifted. “But charming or not, we are vipers all the same.” In the Kingdom of Daradon, a persecuted few are Wielders – able to exert a physical power that extends beyond their visible body: a shimmering tendril that can pick a lock, a gentle coil that reaches out to give a loving caress, or an inexorable rope that will kill a man before he knows it is around his neck. Feared and mistrusted for this ability, Wielders have always been Hunted. Alissa Paine – heiress of a noble lineage, daughter of a Hunter family – is also a Wielder. And as she approaches her eighteenth Season, Alissa knows she has escaped execution so far only through painful self-control, and the fragile efforts of her beloved father. Summoned to the harsh and glittering royal court for the debutante season, Alissa finds herself trapped in a web of hidden intentions – and caught between two equally dangerous men. One is a brutal ruler with the handsome face of a fairytale prince, who would see her destroyed in an instant if the truth were known – and the other a beguiling foreign ambassador with secret agendas of his own. It’s Rose Season at the palace, but Alissa knows that survival will depend on being the most vicious of the thorns… WIELD YOUR POWER. GUARD YOUR SECRET. SURVIVE THE HUNT. Sharp, funny, sexy and dangerous, and packed full of irresistible twists, Thorn Season is an unforgettable novel that marks the introduction of a major new YA voice and will be the romantasy debut of 2025.

Shadow and Bone meets The Selection in this first book in Kiera Azar's sharp, sexy, and twisty debut YA romantasy trilogy This stunning deluxe limited edition features: A unique alternate jacket design printed on shimmery paperA pearly white case with rose gold stamp and embossed vine pattern Gorgeous printed endpapersBeautiful custom designed edges extending the endpaper designQuantities are limited for this deluxe edition, so be sure to preorder now In the Kingdom of Daradon, a persecuted few are Wielders, in possession of a magical Spectre-a shimmering thread that can extend beyond their visible body to give a loving caress, pick a lock . . . even kill. Feared for this ability, Wielders have always been Hunted.Alissa Paine, heiress and daughter of a Hunter family . . . is also a Wielder. At eighteen, Alissa knows she's escaped execution thus far only due to painful self-control and the efforts of her beloved father.Summoned to the harsh and glittering royal court for the debutante season, Alissa finds herself caught in a web of intrigue and betrayal--and caught between two equally dangerous men: one a brutal ruler with the handsome face of a fairy-tale prince, who would destroy her if he knew the truth--and the other a beguiling foreign ambassador with secret agendas of his own.With the threat of discovery lurking around every corner--and romance becoming an increasingly dangerous temptation--Alissa will find that she has more to lose than her secrets. It's Rose Season at the palace, but to survive she'll need to become the most vicious of thorns. . . .