Within the Heart of Wicked Creatures (Paperback)

Paperback. A blood moon curse.A ruthless academy for magic users. A dark forest harbouring dangerous secrets.Get ready for a new, unputdownable YA fantasy with Surinamese influence and a swoon-worthy rivals-to-lovers romance, perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Stranger Things.Born during the blood moon and cursed with the dangerous ability to manipulate other people's souls, Priya has to hide her power or face death.But when Priya wins a place to attend the country's elite military academy in Kuwatta, her curse is revealed to be a gift and everything changes. With a centuries-old war still raging and strange dangers lurking, Priya must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice for her people and her country.An electrifying and gripping story of belonging and survival. The Hunger Games meets Stranger Things in this Surinamese-inspired adventure, where bloodmoon-cursed Priya enters a secretive academy for the gifted to fight against attacking colonisers. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.