Graceless Heart - by Isabel Ibañez (Hardcover)

About the Book

"As a sculptress, Ravenna Maffei has always shaped beauty from stone but she has a terrible secret. Desperate to save her brother, she enters a competition hosted by Florence's most feared immortal family, revealing a dark power in a city where magic is forbidden. Now a captive in the cutthroat city of Florence, Ravenna is forced into a dangerous task where failure meets certain death at the hands of Saturnino dei Luni, the immortal family's mesmerizing but merciless heir. But as he draws her closer, Ravenna realizes the true threat lies beyond Florence's walls. The Pope's war against magic is closing in, and Ravenna is no longer just a prisoner but a prize to be claimed. As trusting the wrong person becomes lethal, Ravenna must survive the treacherous line between a pope's obsession and the seductive immortal who might be the end of her - or surrender her power to a city on the brink of war"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

#1 New York Times bestseller Isabel Ibañez in her adult debut: a gorgeous, historical, and romantic fantasy that will leave readers breathless for more!

She was never meant to be seen. Now she's a weapon the world can't ignore.

As a sculptress, Ravenna Maffei has always shaped beauty from stone but she has a terrible secret. Desperate to save her brother, she enters a competition hosted by Florence's most feared immortal family, revealing a dark power in a city where magic is forbidden.

Now a captive in the cutthroat city of Florence, Ravenna is forced into a dangerous task where failure meets certain death at the hands of Saturnino dei Luni, the immortal family's mesmerizing but merciless heir. But as he draws her closer, Ravenna realizes the true threat lies beyond Florence's walls.

The Pope's war against magic is closing in, and Ravenna is no longer just a prisoner but a prize to be claimed. As trusting the wrong person becomes lethal, Ravenna must survive the treacherous line between a pope's obsession and the seductive immortal who might be the end of her -- or surrender her power to a city on the brink of war.

Review Quotes

"A lush and dangerous story, Graceless Heart captivated me with its treachery, magic, and shocking revelations. The clash of wills between the clever Ravenna and the heartless Saturnino is fierce, deadly--and loaded with sizzling banter and chemistry." --Mary E. Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of The Courting of Bristol Keats

"This book is magic. Against the sumptuous background of a Renaissance Italy populated with witches and wizards, vampires and fae, Isabel Ibañez gets you hooked on an enemies-to-lovers romance that has you racing through the pages. The perfect historical romantasy." -- Evie Dunmore, USA Today bestselling author

"Richly imagined and full of heart, Ibañez's adult debut shines in this breathtaking historical fantasy. I was captivated by the first line and missed these characters after the last page. A jewel of a novel, not to be missed." --Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals

"A breathtaking blend of intricate magic, riveting intrigue, and hypnotic romance, in a lush historical setting that flares to life on every page. I never wanted to leave the glimmering, immortally enchanting world of Graceless Heart." --Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

"A tour de force of historical fantasy. This fierce, romantic, wonderful book gripped my imagination and made my heart race at each turn. With an artist's eye for beautiful detail, Isabel Ibanez has created a gorgeous, intricate world peopled with fascinating characters. It's nothing short of compelling. Ibanez is at the height of her talent here." --USA Today bestselling author India Holton

"In her adult debut, Ibañez delivers a fantasy teeming with political schemes, scandalous romance, and clever twists that make it a true homage to its Renaissance setting. Like flies to a web, readers will find themselves pulled into a world of tangling ambitions, ruthless power grabs, and fate-altering secrets. This one's a must-read for 2025." --Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author

"A sumptuous and intoxicating standalone from the singularly swoonworthy imagination of Isabel Ibañez. Ibañez deftly sculpts a tale of magic, menace and mystery amidst the glittering backdrop of Renaissance Italy. Every page is a feast for one's daydreams." --New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi

"Lush, evocative, and utterly enthralling--this is historical fantasy at its finest. With prose as sharp as a sculptor's chisel, a romance that burns slow and deep, and a world brimming with political intrigue and whispered magic, this book will carve itself into your heart and never let go." --Adrienne Young, author of Fallen City

"Lustrous and transportive! Isabel Ibañez has such a beautiful capacity for place, for history, and, of course, for romance--GRACELESS HEART proves truly radiant." --Rachel Gillig, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of One Dark Window

"A glittering jewel of a story filled with magic, ambition, and passion - Graceless Heart brings to life the exquisite beauty and treacherous intrigue of Renaissance Italy. I was spellbound by the high stakes and riveting twists, along with the indomitable yet vulnerable heroine and the searing enemies-to-lovers romance." --Sue Lynn Tan, USA Today bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess

About the Author

ISABEL IBAÑEZ is a USA Today, Indie, Sunday Times, and #1 New York Times bestselling author of whimsical historical fantasies. She has written many highly acclaimed novels, including the bestselling Secrets of the Nile duology, Together We Burn, and Written in Starlight. She is the proud daughter of Bolivian immigrants and has a deep love for history, traveling, and writing stories where her characters are often running for their lives. She currently lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina with her family, their adorable golden doodle, and an overwhelming number of books.