MALICE : BOOK ONE OF THE MALICE DUOLOGY – HEATHER WALTER

__________________________________________________________ The princess isn t supposed to fall for an evil sorceress. But in this darkly magical retelling of Sleeping Beauty, true love is more complicated than a simple fairy tale. Perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Holly Black. Malice is the dark and wicked heart of a fairytale carved into a book. This story is beautiful, vicious magic. Tasha Suri, author of Empire of Sand A truly original and clever retelling of a classic that had me racing to the end – you ll never look at Sleeping Beauty the same again. S.A. Chakraborty, author of City of Brass __________________________________________________________ Once upon a time, there was a wicked fairy who, in an act of vengeance, cursed a line of princesses to die. A curse that could only be broken by true love s kiss. Utter nonsense. Let me tell you, no one in Briar cares what happens to our princess. I thought I didn t care, either. Until I met her. Princess Aurora, last heir to the throne, the future queen her realm needs. One who isn t bothered that I am Alyce, the Dark Grace, abhorred and feared for the mysterious dark magic that runs in my veins. But with less than a year before the curse kills her, any future I might imagine for us is quickly disappearing – and she can t stand to kiss yet another idiotic prince. But maybe I can help her. If my power began the curse, it might be the one to lift it. Perhaps, together, we could forge a new world. But we all know how this story ends. Aurora is the beautiful princess. And I am the villain. Book Two of the Malice Duology is available to preorder now!