First published 2024
An alien virus swept across Earth decades ago. Those who survived the infection either gained superpowers by drawing an ace or suffered grotesque mutations from pulling a joker. In this world of enhanced humans and twisted forms, romance persists. A skilled jewel thief seduces a famous actor to help locate buried treasure. A teenage boy trapped inside a giant snail's body pursues his beloved. A man finds his life's meaning when he encounters a woman who transforms into a butterfly. Hero McHeroface, a young champion, seeks comfort with an astrologer who conceals her own extraordinary abilities. These tales explore how desire and connection endure even when humanity has been forever altered. Superpowered beings clash not only over justice and villainy, but over matters of the heart.
Genres: romance, adventure, action, alternate-history
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
288 pages · Paperback · HarperVoyager
Content warnings: body-horror, graphic-violence