This Fatal Kiss - (Spirits and Saints) by Alicia Jasinska (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Spirit away with a whimsical fantasy filled with dark magic and flirty, polyamorous romance.

Cursed to haunt the river running through the magical spa town where she drowned, Gisela is a water nymph who dreams of returning to the living world and the family she left behind. All it takes to regain her humanity is a kiss from a mortal...but everyone sees her as a monster.

And then there's Kazik, the brooding, interfering, spirit-hunting grandson of a local witch. He's determined to rid the world of unholy creatures like Gisela. After Kazik botches Gisela's exorcism, she strikes up a deal. She won't tell the other spirits that he's losing his magic, if he agrees to play matchmaker and helps her get a kiss. But Gisela's plan goes awry when Kazik also falls for the devilishly handsome young man that she sets her heart on--someone who could be linked to Gisela's troubled past.

This delectable quest through the spirit world is cozily crafted with a hauntingly opulent atmosphere and a slow burn, enemies-to-lovers story told in multiple perspectives. Young adult readers are sure to kick their feet and squeal with glee at hilarious banter, scrumptious culinary delights, and endearing sisterhood and found family. An enchanting read for fairy tale enthusiasts and fans of queer romance!

BONUS CASE ART: Slip off the dust jacket on the gorgeous US hardcover edition to reveal strikingly illustrated creatures from folklore!

Review Quotes

★ "A delightfully queer polyamorous romance teeming with splashes of ethereal magic."--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"This beautiful Slavic reimagining of "The Little Mermaid" will appeal to fans of fairy-tale retellings and queer romantasy adventures."--School Library Journal

"Found family of other rusalka with diverse sexualities and gender identities, their irascible (but hot) immortal water goblin "grandfather," and the small town setting with its witchy cottagecore aesthetic make this an appealing destination for fans of Jasinska's The Dark Tide as well as readers in search of a cozy, flirty, folklore-inflected good time."--The Bulletin

"This polyamorous romantasy successfully juggles themes of identity, family, and queerness, all while building a crisp, clear, beautiful world where readers will want to linger with these characters "--Booklist

"Engaging and immersive--a delight from start to finish."--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Alicia Jasinska hails from Sydney, Australia and is the author of acclaimed YA novels, THE DARK TIDE and THE MIDNIGHT GIRLS. A library technician by day, she spends her nights writing and hanging upside down from the aerial hoop.