Seven Black Diamonds - by Melissa Marr (Paperback)

About the Book

Lilywhite Abernathy is a criminal--she's half human, half fae, and since the time before she was born, a war has been raging between humans and faeries. The Queen of Blood and Rage, ruler of the fae courts, wants to avenge the tragic death of her heir due to the actions of reckless humans.

Book Synopsis

Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author of the Wicked Lovely series, returns to the ethereal and bloodthirsty world of faery in this dramatic story of the precarious space between two worlds--and the people who must thrive there.

Lilywhite Abernathy is a criminal--she's half human, half fae, and since the time before she was born her very blood has been illegal. A war has been raging between humans and faeries, and the Queen of Blood and Rage, ruler of the fae courts, wants to avenge the tragic death of her heir due to the actions of reckless humans.

Lily's father has always shielded her from the truth, but when she's sent to the prestigious St. Columba's school, she's delivered straight into the arms of a fae Sleeper cell--the Black Diamonds.

The Diamonds are planted in the human world as the sons and daughters of the most influential families, and tasked with destroying it from within. Against her will, Lilywhite's been chosen to join them . . . and even the romantic attention of the fae rock singer Creed Morrison isn't enough to keep Lily from wanting to run back to the familiar world she knows.

Don't miss the lush, gripping follow-up, One Blood Ruby!

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR MELISSA MARR's Novels: "Complex and involving." - New York Times
"Breathtaking." - Romantic Times
"Enchanting and magical." - Sherrilyn Kenyon, author of the Dark Hunter series
"Sexy, charming, sometimes harrowing fantasy." - Locus
"Enticing." - Washington Post
"A fully imagined faery world that even non-fantasy (or faeriey) lovers will want to delve into." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Fans of Marr's Wicked Lovely books will appreciate her melding of ancient faerie lore with complex contemporary characters." - Publishers Weekly
"Once again, Marr has built an urban fantasy world that readers will find irresistible." - School Library Journal
"A smart, sassy thriller! Melissa Marr shows off her killer instincts in this sensational tale of a southern debutante's scary ability to foresee death, and the man who'd like to end it, permanently." - Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling crime novelist
"A must-read for all fans of romantic thrillers." - Suzanne Brockmann, New York Times bestselling author
"Seductively creepy, disturbingly realistic, and intensely suspenseful. This sinister tale of twisted teenage love and obsession will pull you in from the first page--and haunt you long after you close the last one." - Hank Phillippi Ryan, winner of the Mary Higgins Clark, Agatha, and Anthony awards
"Marr's trademark use of suspense and romance will make this irresistible for her legions of fans." - Booklist
"Replete with action, the supernatural, diverse characters, and young love, this urban fantasy is sure to be extremely popular among fans of modern faery tales." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
"A compelling world of magic, power, and regret." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
PRAISE FOR MADE FOR YOU: "This riveting whodunit delivers a bouquet of teen romance, paranormal and thriller." - Kirkus Reviews
"Fans of Marr's Wicked Lovely series will be delighted by this Southern Gothic romantic paranormal thriller." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
"Marr showcases her impressive talent by crafting an incredible, fantastical, complex world. This book is worth reading for the amazing fight scenes alone. Immerse yourself in the CARNIVAL OF SOULS, you won't regret it." - Romantic Times (top pick)
"The fast pace, feisty female warriors, and themes of social justice bear more than a small resemblance to Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games, but Marr's many fans from the Wicked Lovely series won't be disappointed." - Booklist
"No one builds worlds like Melissa Marr." - Charlaine Harris
PRAISE FOR CARNIVAL OF SOULS: "Lives collide in a spectacular tangle of love, hate, and long-standing vendettas...Add in class warfare, a deadly tournament, and the Carnival of Souls, where any pleasure or contract can be fulfilled, and this is one novel that will be at the top of everyone's to-read list." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)
Melissa Marr's best book yet, which is saying quite a lot. - Margaret Stohl
"A novel so dangerous and decadent it's impossible to put down." - Kami Garcia
"Marr's trademark blend of dark romance, fantasy, and action is on full display." - Publishers Weekly