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Get swept away by bestselling sensation, Roshani Chokshi's new fantasy standalone brimming with cursed love.
Prince Arris knows that marriage means murder. After poorly wording a wish to a sea witch, all one needs to rule the Isle of Malys is the heart and hand in marriage of the kingdom's heir. Thus, Arris expects that the day of his marriage will be the one of his murdering. His only chance at a long life is finding true and lasting love.
When Arris's parents announce a tournament of brides to compete for the throne, a slew of eligible, lovely and (possibly murderous) bachelorettes make their way to Rathe Castle. But Arris cannot tell who is here out of love for him . . . or lust for power.
Until he meets Demelza. As a veritas swan, Demelza's song wrings out the truth. Forced into hiding, Demelza strikes a deal. Arris will provide her with safekeeping in exchange for her truth-telling song to sort through his potential brides.
While Arris is used to dodging death threats and Demelza is accustomed to fighting for her voice to be heard, to survive the tournament of brides requires a different kind of bravery. And perhaps the bravest thing one can do is not merely protect one's life but find the courage to chase a life worth living.
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Fantasy literature drawing from world mythology and folklore has found a prominent voice in rich mythological reinterpretations and young adult fantasy adventures like Aru Shah and the End of Time. Roshani Chokshi made an immediate impact with her debut fantasy series, establishing herself as a New York Times bestselling author whose works span middle grade fiction, young adult sagas, and adult Gothic fantasy. Her middle-grade debut received wide critical acclaim and was named by Time Magazine as one of the Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time.
Born on February 14, 1991, in St. Louis, Missouri, Roshani Chokshi grew up in a multicultural household with a Filipino mother and a Gujarati father. She attended Emory University and earned early recognition as a 2008 Pushcart Prize nominee, publishing short fiction in speculative literature venues such as Strange Horizons, Uncanny Magazine, and Shimmer. Her debut novel, The Star-Touched Queen, launched a bestselling young adult fantasy career that quickly expanded into middle-grade mythic fiction.
Chokshi's career continued to expand with The Gilded Wolves trilogy, set in late nineteenth-century Paris, which includes sequel novels such as The Silvered Serpents and The Bronzed Beasts. Her middle-grade Pandava series gained immense popular success with titles like Aru Shah and the Song of Death. Branching into adult fiction, her Gothic debut novel The Last Tale of the Flower Bride reached the top position as a #1 Sunday Times bestseller. In addition to her writing, Chokshi serves on the National Leadership Board for the Michael C. Carlos Museum.
Chokshi's writing style is characterized by lyrical prose, intricate historical detail, and atmospheric worldbuilding. Drawing heavily from Indian and Filipino mythologies as well as traditional fairy tales, her stories explore themes of cultural identity, family legacy, memory, and the power of myth. Across her young adult works, including The Swan's Daughter, she blends heist elements, historical fantasy, and ancient legend.
Her works have achieved international readership and have been translated into more than two dozen languages. International editions of her fantasy sagas include translations such as Los lobos de oro, Las serpientes de plata, Las bestias de bronce, Pozłacane wilki, and Os Lobos Dourados, showcasing the worldwide appeal of her mythological storytelling.
