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This Wicked Fate

Would you tempt fate to save those you love?

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This Wicked Fate

By: Kalynn Bayron
Narrated by: Jordan Cobb
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Bloomsbury presents This Wicked Fate by Kalynn Bayron, read by Jordan Cobb.

THE BREATHTAKING SEQUEL TO THIS POISON HEART, FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR KALYNN BAYRON
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'This duology closer delves deeper into mythology while depicting textured, realistic relationships' – Kirkus Reviews

'A delicious mix of intoxicating fantasy and coming of age, steeped in Greek mythology and peppered with references to the Jordan Peele films Get Out and Us' – Observer New Review on THIS POISON HEART

'This Poison Heart is a book to enjoy on the first read, notate in the rereads, and pump you up for what’s to come in its sequel. You should pick up this book!' – blackgirlscreate.org
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Briseis’s mother is dead, but there is one chance to bring her back: find the last piece of the deadly Absyrtus Heart. If Bri is to locate the missing piece, she must turn to the blood relatives she’s never known, learn of their secret powers and take her place in their ancient lineage. But Bri is not the only one who wants the Heart, and her enemies will stop at nothing to fulfil their own ruthless plans. Strengthened by the sisterhood of ancient magic, can she harness her power to save the people she loves most?

Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of Cinderella is Dead and This Poison Heart, returns with the second and final book in this stunning, empowering and inclusive fantasy duology.©2022 Kalynn Bayron (P)2022 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Fantasy LGBTQ+ Literature & Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Paranormal Science Fiction & Fantasy Fiction Heartfelt
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Critic reviews

The book centres Black characters, and its prose sings. This Wicked Fate is a delightful novel about literal Black Girl Magic, found family, and queer love, with adventures and a satisfying twist on Greek mythology
This duology closer delves deeper into mythology while depicting textured, realistic relationships
Mesmerising and beautiful
This Poison Heart is a book to enjoy on the first read, notate in the rereads, and pump you up for what’s to come in its sequel. You should pick up this book!
A delicious mix of intoxicating fantasy and coming of age, steeped in Greek mythology and peppered with references to the Jordan Peele films Get Out and Us
Brings much-needed inclusivity and contemporary flavour to the teen fantasy genre
This Poison Heart masterfully weaves a unique story grounded in the depths of Greek mythology and Black girlhood
Ambitious, replacing the happily-ever-after with a tragic legacy and a defiant, feminist tone
Kalynn Bayron does more than re-write a fairy-tale ... She breaks it apart and rebuilds it into a wholly original and captivating story where girls finally decide for themselves who lives happily ever after
All stars
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I loved this series, although I preferred book 1, this was still amazing!! The modern twists with Greek mythology are 10/10 - plus the diversity of the characters is beautiful, so nice to feel seen!!

Great conclusion

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Great ending to the series. Loved it! Highly recommend. Lots twists and turns and fantastic narration

Great story

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Loved this so much. I really didn’t want it to end. The story, the character developments, the narration. Everything was just so great.

I usually struggle with sequels

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The story is funny & intriguing with a lot of heart. The narrator is perfect for the role.

What's not to love?

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Thought this book was great, had many plus points to it but also a number of negatives. Definitely wasn't as good as the first initial book...but standing on its own measure it was good to see the different Gods that came in to this one and how it all panned out.
Wrapped up very quickly and neatly

Cracking sequel

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