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The Curse of Saints

The Curse of Saints

Summary

** THE INSTANT NO. 2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND A ROMANTASY NOVEL TO FALL IN LOVE WITH **

'I wish I could read it again for the first time. Absolutely breathtaking' 5***** READER REVIEW

' I am obsessed' 5***** READER REVIEW
'I was immediately hooked' 5***** READER REVIEW

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THE SPELLBINDING FANTASY DEBUT THAT EVERYONE HAS BEEN TALKING ABOUT!

Has she been sent to save the realm or destroy it?


As Spymaster to the Queen, Aya's blood oath ensures she protect those she fights alongside - including Will, the Queen's Enforcer and Aya's bitter rival.

When rumours of a rise in dark magic spreading in a nearby kingdom, both are sent to investigate.

But when Aya's power acts beyond her gods-given affinity, she risks being turned into a weapon in a war she doesn't know how to win.

And when her relationship with Will unexpectedly shifts, neither know the danger that will follow . . .

Tropes/themes:

1. Enemies to lovers
2. Forced Proximity
3. Morally grey characters
4. He falls first
5. Slow burn

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For fans hungry for a stabby heroine . . . they'll likely adore Aya . . . Buzzfeed

Perfect for enemies to lovers fans . . . with a vast detailed world Frances White, author of Voyage of the Damned

Included in 'The best new books out in May 2023' Cosmopolitan

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Sunday Times bestseller, May 2023

Reviews

  • For fans hungry for a stabby heroine . . . they'll likely adore Aya . . .
    Buzzfeed

About the author

Kate Dramis

Kate Dramis is an Atlanta-based writer whose obsession with fantasy worlds and escaping into a good love story eventually drove her to chase her dreams of being an author.

When she's not busy writing banter that makes her laugh in an embarrassingly loud fashion, you can find her impulse-booking her latest travel adventure, snuggling with her dogs and cat, or tormenting her growing legion of readers on TikTok and Instagram with vague book teasers.

You can connect with Kate on her social media sites, and visit https://www.katedramis.com/
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