Shadows of Perl: Discover the addictive and intoxicating sequel in romantasy series House of Marionne - Softcover

Elle, J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0241681545 ISBN 13: 9780241681541

Publisher: Michael Joseph, 2024

Synopsis

READ THE SPELLBINDING ROMANTASY SEQUEL TO THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, THE HOUSE OF MARIONNE

Perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber, Chloe Gong, and Leigh Bardugo

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Unleash the darkness. Embrace your fate.

Quell Marionne’s Rite of Induction to House Marionne sent shockwaves through the magical world, unearthing secrets and her own deadly power. With nowhere to go, she is on the run for her life and finds refuge with the mysterious Beaulah Perl, who promises sanctuary.

For a price.

Jordan, an assassin, has been, charged with locating the elusive Sphere, the source of all magic. But when his brotherhood reveals its sordid intentions and he uncovers the deadly ambitions of Beulah, he must make a choice – partner with Quell.

Or kill her.

Tropes/themes:
- Social elites
- Forbidden love
- Dark magic
- Enemies-to-lovers

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READERS ARE LOVING SHADOW OF PERL

‘I could cut the TENSION with a knife’ 5***** Reader Review

‘They all do some super shady to downright deplorable things to get what they want. Quell is bloodthirsty and out for revenge after a revelation and I was HERE FOR IT’ 5***** Reader Review

‘I was on the edge of my seat, craving for the truth to come out’ 5***** Reader Review

‘This was a phenomenal sequel and lays plenty of groundwork for the third book in this trilogy, and I cannot wait to find out what happens next’ 5***** Reader Review

‘This book left me breathless, and the last page has such a huge cliff-hanger that when I got to it and turned the page, I audibly went “Huh?!” when I realized that was truly the end’ 5***** Reader Review

PRAISE FOR THE HOUSE OF MARIONNE SERIES

'The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams!' Ali Hazelwood

'Perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places' Stephanie Garber

'House of Marionne gripped me from the first page, and never let go' Alex Aster

'An elaborate, enthralling world of magic and monsters and mayhem' Sabaa Tahir

'Perfect for fans of magical boarding schools, dark secrets, and books with glittering atmosphere' Kerri Maniscalco

About this title

About the Author

J. Elle is the New York Times, and indie, bestselling and award-winning author of multiple books including Against The Tide, an original prequel tie-in to The Little Mermaid live action film. Her debut duology, Wings of Ebony, dubbed “an incredible debut” by NPR and best fantasy book by POPSUGAR, was a 2022 NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth and Teens, an Amazon Editor’s pick for Best Science Fiction and Fantasy, and a Barnes and Noble YA Book Club Pick. The former educator credits her nomadic lifestyle and humble inner-city beginnings as inspiration for her novels. When she’s not writing, Elle can be found on the hunt for desserts without chocolate, drowning herself in regency romance reads and shows, and looking for any excuse to wear a tiara.

Edition details

• Publisher: Michael Joseph
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241681545
• ISBN 13: 9780241681541
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448