by Naomi Novik
First published 2018
Miryem, daughter of a reluctant moneylender, hardens her heart to collect debts and gains a reputation for turning silver into gold. But her boasts draw the attention of the sinister fae who rule the ancient woods. Caught in a deadly game, Miryem and five others must navigate a web of sacrifice, power, and love to determine the fate of their kingdom.
Genres: fantasy, dark-fantasy, fairy-tale-retellings, historical-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
544 pages · Paperback · Del Rey
Content warnings: violence