Princess of Souls
Alexandra Christo
Age 13 +
11 October 2022
9781471411991416 pages
Synopsis
'Glistening with dark magic.' - Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights
In this Rapunzel-inspired fantasy novel, a young witch, groomed to steal souls for an immortal king, meets the reckless, rebellious boy to whom her fate is tied.
For sixteen years, Selestra has been trapped in her tower on the Floating Mountain, preparing to take her mother's place as the King's Witch, who foretells deaths in the Festival of Predictions. Outrunning your fate earns a wish and the chance to steal the King's immortality. But die and your soul is forfeit. And though thousands have tried, nobody has ever beaten death.
A soldier in the King's army, Nox is an unlikely candidate for the Festival, but, driven by revenge, he is determined to steal the King's immortality and kill the entirety of his court, starting with Selestra.
Yet when Selestra touches Nox in her very first prediction, their fates become entwined, and death seeks to take both their souls. Only by working together can they survive long enough to escape the dark fate and the immortal King that now hunts them.
'Princess of Souls sucked me in from the very first sentence.' - Tricia Levenseller, author of The Shadows Between Us
'A decadently dark tale of witches, fate and defying death.' - Ciannon Smart, author of Witches Steeped in Gold
Be prepared for a feast of storytelling, featuring breathtaking journeys, nail-biting battles and powerful magic.
In this Rapunzel-inspired fantasy novel, a young witch, groomed to steal souls for an immortal king, meets the reckless, rebellious boy to whom her fate is tied.
For sixteen years, Selestra has been trapped in her tower on the Floating Mountain, preparing to take her mother's place as the King's Witch, who foretells deaths in the Festival of Predictions. Outrunning your fate earns a wish and the chance to steal the King's immortality. But die and your soul is forfeit. And though thousands have tried, nobody has ever beaten death.
A soldier in the King's army, Nox is an unlikely candidate for the Festival, but, driven by revenge, he is determined to steal the King's immortality and kill the entirety of his court, starting with Selestra.
Yet when Selestra touches Nox in her very first prediction, their fates become entwined, and death seeks to take both their souls. Only by working together can they survive long enough to escape the dark fate and the immortal King that now hunts them.
'Princess of Souls sucked me in from the very first sentence.' - Tricia Levenseller, author of The Shadows Between Us
'A decadently dark tale of witches, fate and defying death.' - Ciannon Smart, author of Witches Steeped in Gold
Be prepared for a feast of storytelling, featuring breathtaking journeys, nail-biting battles and powerful magic.
Princess of Souls sucked me in from the very first sentence. Its premise is as delightful as it is creepy, with characters to match. Nox and Selestra are here for vengeance, and everybody else had better stay out of their way.Tricia Levenseller, author of The Shadows Between Us
High stakes and dangerous escapades. Princess of Souls takes you on a thrilling journey alongside a witch trying to walk her own path and the clever soldier laying the way. This is Rapunzel glistening with dark magic galore.Chloe Gong, the New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
Christo has cast a spell with this decadently dark tale of witches, fate, and defying death; her hallmark humor is as sharp as a blade; equally, her expert handling of a romance sure to be devoured by readers sparks true magic.Ciannon Smart, author of Witches Steeped in Gold
