Embrace the Serpent - by Sunya Mara (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"An exquisite jewel of a book." --Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

In this sweeping romantic fantasy, a dangerous deal binds a young jeweler's apprentice to the mysterious Serpent King in a marriage of convenience, thrusting her into a deadly game between the cunning, fearsome ruler and his rebellious huntsman. Perfect for fans of The Wrath & the Dawn and Once Upon a Broken Heart!

The Serpent King is the most eligible bachelor in the land: a monster with dark and terrible magic and the ruler of the last free kingdom. Riches and power await his future bride--but so does a life forever trapped in the games of court.

That fate is eighteen-year-old Saphira's worst nightmare. Ever since the Empire made her an orphan, she's found freedom in being invisible. So despite her rare gift for harnessing the magic in gemstones, she lets an unscrupulous jewelsmith take credit for her increasingly sought-after work.

But when the king sends his most clever huntsman to find the best jewelsmith of all, the spotlight lands on Saphira. Faced with choosing between falling into the Empire's grasp or marrying a monster, she chooses the latter -- even if it means getting increasingly caught between her cold, serpentine husband and his cunning, handsome huntsman.

Review Quotes

"Complex feelings and an intriguing way of looking at magic." - Booklist

"A wild, intricate, romantic fantasy." - The Guardian

"Dark, intense and mysterious." - People

"A story as multifaceted and compelling as any necklace its clever jewelsmith crafts, Embrace the Serpent will keep the reader eagerly chasing after Saphira and her Serpent King until the last page." - Shveta Thakrar, author of the Andre Norton Nebula Award finalist Star Daughter

"An exquisite jewel of a book." - Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

"A seductive, jewel-studded escape into a world of deception, power, and romance."-- - Dinesh Thiru, author of Into the Sunken City

"An enchanting tale that must not be missed. Beautifully written, with luscious prose, a sweeping love story, and adventure at every turn." - Angela Montoya, author of Sinner's Isle and A Cruel Thirst

"A stunning journey with unique magic, irresistible love interests, and a poignant struggle. Readers will devour this adventure with its fairytale energy and lush world." - Lexi Ryan, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of These Hollow Vows

"Colorful and romantic fantasy." - Kirkus Reviews