The River She Became - by Emily Varga (Hardcover)

About the Book

When scholar-turned-thief Yaseema crosses the River into the fae world in search of a relic to save her conquered people, she forms an uneasy alliance with a captain hiding his own rebellion, and together they must survive curses, monsters, and a dangerous bond as each fights to claim the same relic for their own.

Book Synopsis

A high stakes, action-packed romantasy from bestselling author Emily Varga where a relic-hunter searches for an ancient fae object to restore the magic to her world, but must learn to trust her own powers--and her heart.

This limited luxe edition features gorgeous foil design on the cover and case, a dazzling edge and interior page design and an exclusive map--available while supplies last!

I'm going across the River. And I'm going to save us all.

Yaseema is a brilliant scholar and loyal servant of the Empire--or so they think. By day, she catalogs the fae relics of her conquered kingdom. But by night, she reclaims the artefacts in secret to restore magic to her dying land.

Until she finds the long lost key to cross the River into the fae world and save her people. But a ruthless realm awaits her there, ruled by monsters wearing beautiful skin--especially the cold-eyed captain who sees through her lies. But even he isn't what he seems--under the guise of upholding a cruel regime, he works to overthrow it from the inside. To succeed, he needs the same lost relic Yaseema seeks: the crown of an ancient Fae Queen.

With magic that is a mystery even to her, Yaseema can help him find the crown and save his family from a fate worse than death. Unless she steals it first to help her own.

To survive, they must work together to outwit ancient curses, battle creatures born of nightmares, and find a power that could resurrect their worlds. But as secrets unravel and loyalties blur, they face the greatest danger of all: losing their heart to each other.

Perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and The Mummy, this thrilling start to a new fantasy duology bursts with dangerous romance, heart-stopping twists, and a heroine who dares to steal back her future.

Review Quotes

"A high-stakes, heart-stopping romantasy full of secrets, ancient magic, and deadly fae. With fast-paced writing and a unique, complex world, The River She Became will keep you in its thrall up until its explosive ending. I couldn't put it down!" --Kristen Ciccarelli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Heartless Hunter and Rebel Witch

"The River She Became is a thrilling exploration of what it takes to fight for freedom, replete with a swoon-worthy love story and a protagonist who refuses to give up. If you ever dreamed of finding hidden artifacts, or found magic in history, this one's for you!" --Vaishnavi Patel, New York Times bestselling author of Ten Incarnations of Rebellion

"This book is so new and different from anything I've ever read, Emily Varga has taken this genre and made it her own. Utterly immersive and inspired, I absolutely loved it." --Lauren Roberts, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Powerless trilogy

"An enthralling, twisty fantasy set in a dangerous world on a knife's edge between rebellion and tyranny. I was riveted from the first page to the last." --Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

"With a darkly enchanting setting and magnetic, gutsy characters, THE RIVER SHE BECAME is a swoony, adventure-packed fairytale with a sinister edge. Relentlessly thrilling and achingly hopeful. I was utterly enthralled by Varga's storytelling." --Amanda Helander, author of the Divine Mortals duology

"All the trap-dodging, puzzle-solving thrill of Tomb Raider but with anti-colonial depth, a fascinating magic system, and a respect for artifacts as carriers of history and memory - plus a sizzling romance between two rebels fighting two different empires. A truly unique combination of everything I love coming together in one firebrand of a book." --Xiran Jay Zhao, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Iron Widow series

About the Author

Emily Varga is an internationally bestselling YA author. FOR SHE IS WRATH was an instant indie bestseller, a Goodreads Choice nominee and was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. She has lived in England, Scotland and Australia but now calls western Canada her home where she lives with her family and their menagerie of pets. When not writing, Emily works as a family lawyer, where she learned more about storytelling than she ever expected. Visit her online at www.emilyvargabooks.com or on Instagram @emilyvargabooks.