The Book of Heartbreak
26 August 2025Imprint: Hot Key Books
Synopsis
A gorgeous romantasy of angels and curses, which will break your heart and mend it again. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Stephanie Garber.
Heartbreak is always devastating, but for Sare it's life-threatening.
Sare Silverbirch has already had her heart broken four times, and a fifth heartbreak will stop her heart forever. Such is the nature of the curse she was born under, which forces her to live a life without letting anyone get too close.
Then her mother dies unexpectedly,and Sare begins to question the curse. Where did it come from? Why her? And rather than accept it, could there be a way to break it?
Her questions lead her to Istanbul where she meets Leon, a seer who helps her track down the mysteries of her mother's past. But Sare's heart is a fragile thing and their blossoming relationship poses a great risk to her survival. Especially when she discovers that her fate is in the hands of celestials beyond this earthly realm. And now the heavens are stirring, for they have a stake in Sare's destiny and they don't like their plans being overturned.
Will Sare unravel the secrets of the past before the curse claims her forever?
Heartbreak is always devastating, but for Sare it's life-threatening.
Sare Silverbirch has already had her heart broken four times, and a fifth heartbreak will stop her heart forever. Such is the nature of the curse she was born under, which forces her to live a life without letting anyone get too close.
Then her mother dies unexpectedly,and Sare begins to question the curse. Where did it come from? Why her? And rather than accept it, could there be a way to break it?
Her questions lead her to Istanbul where she meets Leon, a seer who helps her track down the mysteries of her mother's past. But Sare's heart is a fragile thing and their blossoming relationship poses a great risk to her survival. Especially when she discovers that her fate is in the hands of celestials beyond this earthly realm. And now the heavens are stirring, for they have a stake in Sare's destiny and they don't like their plans being overturned.
Will Sare unravel the secrets of the past before the curse claims her forever?
Details
26 August 2025432 pages
9781471417856Imprint: Hot Key Books
Reviews
The Book of Heartbreak is a beautiful, folkloric exploration of generational trauma, love, and ultimately forgiveness. An evocative tale of star- and curse-crossed love seamlessly blending Ottoman history and fantasy.Brigitte Knightley, author of THE IRRESISTIBLE URGE TO FALL FOR YOUR ENEMY
A tour de force of lyrical angst and magic.LJ Shen, New York Times bestselling author of SINNERS OF SAINT
The Book of Heartbreak is a vibrant modern fable celebrating the breadth of human emotion. I loved the vividness of the city of Istanbul and the fantasy world surrounding it, the satisfaction of solving mysteries from both the past and present, and exploring the protagonist's depth of feeling while buoyed by humor and romance.Emily Winslow, author of THE KEENE & FROHMANN MYSTERIES
A captivating novel that spans the celestial offices of archangels and the depths (and heights) of human nature. It is a treasure trove of a story written by an exceptional storyteller.Alice McIlroy, author of THE GLASS WOMAN