What We Devour

What We Devour
Linsey Miller
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Paperback
h210 x 140mm - 352pg
6 Aug 2021 US
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9781492679257
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Age range 14 to 18Beauty and the BeastmeetsWicked Saints in this standalone dark fantasy from the author ofMask of Shadowsduology andBelle Revolte. Undertaker Lorena knows what her future holds-she' ll finish her apprenticeship, marry her best friend Julian, and live in a land ruled by a bloodthirsty family convinced they alone can keep ancient demons from descending on the kingdom. But when Julian receives news that his father has been convicted of crimes against the crown, the two head to the capital to help. When Lorena is kidnapped by Crown Prince Alistair, she learns he' s not the violent inheritor rumours have painted him to be. He explains that the sacrifices are a necessary evil - the demons are very real and require more and more blood to keep them at bay. As a rebellion grows more certain, Lorena becomes less sure of her loyalties. Should she trust the boy she thought she loved and the world she thought she knew? Or should her loyalties lie with the centuries-old legends of the boy she barely knows who has everything to lose?
"A triumphant dark fantasy, What We Devour serves up an incredibly smart magic system with a side of eat-the-rich energy. Perfect for fans of Wicked Saints and anyone who likes their romances equal parts swoony and stabby. This is my favorite Linsey Miller book" - Rosiee Thor, author of Tarnished Are the Stars "What We Devour has my new favorite magic system. Miller pulls no punches in a stark examination of class structures and the consequences of conflating worth and wealth set against the backdrop of a post-apocalyptic fantasy world. With a cunning main character and visceral prose that will leave you haunted, this book is a dark delight. " - Kalyn Josephson, author of The Storm Crow duology "What We Devour is a brilliant and bloodthirsty read that pulls no punches, makes us question all of our actions, and begs us to find a way to change the world. " - Laura Pohl, author of The Last 8 duology "WHAT WE DEVOUR is a twisting, complex puzzle box, effortlessly weaving sinister bargains, deadly magic, and the ethics of power and sacrifice. With an unforgettable cast and themes achingly relevant to today' s readers, this book is not to be missed. " - Margaret Owen, author of The Merciful Crow duology "Dark, mesmerizing and wildly original, What We Devour is a captivating fantasy you won' t be able to put down. " - Andrew Shvarts, author of The Royal Bastards trilogy "What We Devour has everything you could want in a dark fantasy: intricate worldbuilding, a fascinating magic system, biting social critique, charming morally gray characters, and a heroine to die for. Come hungry, because this one is a dark feast. " - AdriAnne Strickland, author of In the Ravenous Dark "Lorena' s asexuality and many other characters' nonbinary gender identities are refreshing bright spots. . . The storytelling offers a poignant exploration of what sacrifice really means. " - School Library Journal "Excellent asexual representation in Lorena, rich worldbuilding, political intrigue, and a cast of prickly, passionate characters round out the satisfyingly complex plot. Particularly masterful are the shifts in Lorena' s narrative perspective that reflect the sacrifices of significant memories. . . Mind-bending and incisive. " - Kirkus Reviews "[Lorena is] undeniably intriguing, and she' s admirable in her ownership of her asexuality. " - The Bulletin of the Center for Children' s Books
A wayward biologist from Arkansas, Linsey previously worked as a crime lab intern, neuroscience lab assistant, and pharmacy technician. She can be found writing about science and magic anywhere there' s coffee. She is the author of the Mask of Shadows duology, Belle Revolte, and What We Devour. Visit her online at linseymiller. com.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781492679257
Published: 6 Aug 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire
Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc
Format: Paperback
Height: 210mm
Width: 140mm
Spine: 22mm
Pages: 352

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