Seven Deadly Thorns - by Amber Hamilton (Hardcover)

About the Book

"In the cursed Kingdom of Aragoa, the punishment for magic is death he students at Vandenberghe Academy aren't spared. When Viola Sinclair's deadly shadow magic is discovered, the queen gives her assassin a new assignment and a new cursed tattoo: seven-thorned rose on his arm for the seven days he has to hunt Viola down and kill her. If he doesn't, he will be the one to die. The assassin is Roze Roquelart--entitled prince, arrogant fellow student, and the one person Viola hates more than anyone. Roze should revel in the chance to end her life, but he desperately needs something from Viola and her magic. And he's willing to spare her life--and fake their engagement--to get it. Forced to work together, Viola and Roze must contend with deadly threats, dangerous secrets, and an impossible attraction. Will they give in to their deepest desires, even if it means destroying Aragoa--and risking both their lives?"--

Book Synopsis

An instant New York Times bestseller!

The Cruel Prince meets Powerless in this dark academia romantasy that will tattoo itself onto your heart

Viola Sinclair has hidden her shadow magic her whole life. Discovery means certain death, for in the Kingdom of Aragoa dark magic is forbidden. When the Queen finds out Viola's secret, she sends her royal assassin to kill her. He is given a cursed tattoo: seven thorns on his arm for the seven days he has to complete his deadly task. If he fails, he will be the one to die.

The assassin is Roze Roquelart--entitled prince, arrogant fellow student at Vandenberghe Academy, and Viola's mortal enemy. The chance to strike Viola down is at Roze's fingertips. But he needs something from Viola. And he's willing to spare her life to get it.

Forced to work together, Viola and Roze uncover terrible secrets, sinister threats . . . and an irresistible attraction. Can they learn to trust each other in time to save themselves--and bring the light back to Aragoa?

HER WORST ENEMY. HIS ONLY CHANCE.

Be swept away by the sizzling, irresistible enemies-to-lovers romantasy with magic more destructive than your darkest nightmares.

Review Quotes

"Enticing worldbuilding and heart-stopping plot twists add darkness and grit to this enemies-to-lovers tale." --Publishers Weekly

"Breathes new life into familiar tropes through sharp writing, a rich atmosphere, and magnetic character dynamics. . . . Compelling, dramatic, and equal parts sizzling and sinister." --Booklist

"Hamilton weaves elements of "Beauty and the Beast" and "Snow White" to create a sexy, alluring romance about embracing one's own darkness." --BCCB

"Amber Hamilton's scintillating enemies-to-lovers romantasy novel [is] both familiar and deliciously inventive." --Forward Reviews

About the Author

Amber Hamilton writes stunning escapist fantasy full of harrowing monsters and lovable villains. She lives with her French bulldog, Waffles, in Texas, where you can find her indulging her book buying addiction, making vibrant art, and pretending every day is Halloween. This is her debut novel.

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