Idolfire - by Grace Curtis (Paperback)

About the Book

"An epic sapphic fantasy roadtrip inspired by the fall of Rome, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Frontier and Floating Hotel"--

Book Synopsis

An epic sapphic fantasy roadtrip inspired by the fall of Rome, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Frontier and Floating Hotel

On one side of the world, Aleya Ana-Ulai is desperate for a chance. Her family have written her off as a mistake, but she's determined to prove every last one of them wrong.

On the other, Kirby of Wall's End is searching for redemption. An ancient curse tore her life apart, but to fix it, she'll have to leave everything behind.

Fate sets them both on the path to Nivela, a city once poised to conquer the world with the power of a thousand stolen gods. Now the gates are closed and the old magic slumbers. Dead -- or waiting for a spark to light it anew...

A character-driven science-fantasy road trip book with sword fights and a slowburn romance, Idolfire delves into the vastness of history and the terrifying power of organized faith.

Review Quotes

"A story to savor.... will remind readers of Guy Gavriel Kay's epic historical fantasy. Highly recommended for epic romantasy and historical fantasy fans who love a slow burn and the bitterest of bittersweet endings." --Library Journal (starred review)

"This fantastical travelogue provides the ideal showcase for the nuanced world Curtis builds.... Readers looking for a sure-handed, page-turning historical saga will be thoroughly sucked in." --Publishers Weekly

"Idolfire combines classic, cozy adventure with character-driven drama for an end result that's both delightful and inspiring." --Tara Sim, author of The City of Dusk

"Idolfire is a delectable adventure... an ode to female friendship and power. Curtis uses her considerable talents to paint a rich, intricate world and makes it impossible not to fall in love with sweet Kirby and firebrand Aleya." --Sofia Robleda, Kindle Bestselling author of Daughter of Fire

About the Author

Grace Curtis is the author of Floating Hotel and Frontier. She has written on video games for magazines like Eurogamer and Edge, and she has a day job at an indie game publisher called Future Friends. When not writing she can usually be found up a hill somewhere, climbing or hiking or lolling idly in the grass.