Malice

__________________________________________________________ The princess isn't supposed to fall for an evil sorceress. But in this darkly magical retelling of Sleeping Beauty; true love is more complicated than a simple fairy tale. Perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Holly Black. 'Malice is the dark and wicked heart of a fairytale carved into a book. This story is beautiful; vicious magic.' Tasha Suri; author of Empire of Sand 'A truly original and clever retelling of a classic that had me racing to the end - you'll never look at Sleeping Beauty the same again.' S.A. Chakraborty; author of City of Brass __________________________________________________________ Once upon a time; there was a wicked fairy who; in an act of vengeance; cursed a line of princesses to die. A curse that could only be broken by true love's kiss. Utter nonsense. Let me tell you; no one in Briar cares what happens to our princess. I thought I didn't care; either. Until I met her. Princess Aurora; last heir to the throne; the future queen her realm needs. One who isn't bothered that I am Alyce; the Dark Grace; abhorred and feared for the mysterious dark magic that runs in my veins. But with less than a year before the curse kills her; any future I might imagine for us is quickly disappearing - and she can't stand to kiss yet another idiotic prince. But maybe I can help her. If my power began the curse; it might be the one to lift it. Perhaps; together; we could forge a new world. But we all know how this story ends. Aurora is the beautiful princess. And I am the villain. Book Two of the Malice Duology is available to preorder now!