Divine Mortals - by Amanda Helander (Hardcover)

About the Book

Soothsayer Mona Arnett's life changes when the young leader of the royal magicians calls upon her skill in naming soulmates to help in providing the dying king with an heir, except, according to Mona's reading, she is the king's soulmate and queen-to-be.

Book Synopsis

Mona can name anyone's soulmate--but she'll do anything to avoid being matched with her own. Especially when she learns he's the king.

This debut romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros delivers sizzling romance, cutthroat competition, a lush fantasy world, and an unforgettable heroine.

"Fans of Rebecca Yarros and Sarah J. Maas need look no further for their next big read." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"You will fall madly in love with this book!" --Ava Reid, #1 New York Times best-selling author of A Study in Drowning

Blessed by the gods, Mona Arnett has the unique ability to divine soulmates, but she refuses to seek out her own--until she learns the king is dying without an heir, threatening the royal line and the world's access to magic. Tasked with naming his future queen, Mona discovers the king's soulmate is . . . her.

A royal match is the last thing Mona wants--especially when she starts falling for the king's closest advisor--so she lies, cheats, and contends with scheming gods to hide the truth. But when this high-stakes game of thrones leads to murder, survival and the fate of the kingdom will depend on her finding the courage to face her destiny.

Delightful wit, spellbinding prose, and a flawed, funny protagonist you'll love from page one make this debut fantasy a must-read.

Review Quotes

"One of my favorite books that I have read this year!" --Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Lunar Chronicles

"With whimsical charm, sweeping romance, and a pantheon of snarky and fickle gods, Divine Mortals has all the magic of a fantasy classic-in-the-making. Mona is one of the most lovable, messily human protagonists I've ever read--you will fall madly in love with her and with this book."
--Ava Reid, #1 New York Times best-selling author of A Study in Drowning

"An absolute delight! Mona is a heroine after my own heart, navigating court intrigue, divine machinations, and an opposites-attract romance with crass humor and an iron will. With wit, whimsy, and fantastic worldbuilding, Divine Mortals will pull you in--and you might never want to resurface."
--Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic

"Mona's unique voice--by turns bratty, guilt-stricken, horny, doubting, determined, but always that of a survivor--make her a dazzling and oh-so-relatable protagonist for this wildly inventive debut. Helander has divined a story that's twisty, addictive, and sharp as a slap. I absolutely inhaled it!"
--Shelley Parker-Chan, USA Today best-selling author of the Radiant Emperor duology

"Effortlessly combining fantasy and romance, Divine Mortals is a dazzling debut. Mona is a protagonist for the ages, combining incredible power and hilarious wit with crushing doubt and realistic trauma. Helander explores the depths of grief and the subtleties of the human mind while delivering swoony romance and a spirited plot with deft confidence."
--Vaishnavi Patel, New York Times best-selling author of Kaikeyi

"Divine Mortals has all the wit and banter of the best romances, set in an eerie, atmospheric fantasy realm where murderers could strike at any moment and the fate of the world is at stake. Funny, delightful, dark, and magical all the way through."
--Robin Wasley, author of Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear

"Divine Mortals is witty, sexy, and heart wrenching, with a beautifully rendered world and characters."
--AY Chao, #1 Sunday Times best-selling author of Shanghai Immortal

★ "Fans of Rebecca Yarros and Sarah J. Maas need look no further for their next big read." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A melting pot of everything BookTok loves, this feels destined to be a hot title this fall. A first purchase."
--School Library Journal

"A promising debut with many moving parts, Helander's first of a planned series offers entry into an exciting magical world, with more interesting tales to come."
--Booklist

About the Author

Amanda M. Helander is a fantasy author and paralegal from Seattle, Washington. When she's not writing, Amanda can be found watching horror movies, learning to crochet, or eating entire blocks of parmesan in one sitting. Visit her online at www.amandahelander.com or @helander_amanda on Instagram.