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SKU: 9781836187530
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Totally addictive fantasy fiction

By Jessica Thorne

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The faint fire of magic within them flickers and dies. Their eyes turn black as night. They are nightborn now. Grace Marchant and Prince Bastien saved the kingdom once before. But an ancient force now threatens Larelwynn. The mageborn they saved are becoming nightborn—cruel and deadly.... Read More

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The faint fire of magic within them flickers and dies. Their eyes turn black as night. They are nightborn now. Grace Marchant and Prince Bastien saved the kingdom once before. But an ancient force now threatens Larelwynn. The mageborn they saved are becoming nightborn—cruel and deadly. Striking a deal with enemy, neighbouring Valenti, is now their only hope. But it comes at a devastating price... If Grace wants to save the kingdom, she must watch Bastien marry a Valenti princess. With time running out, Grace knows she must make this sacrifice—but her own magic, usually so bright, is turning black as midnight... As a stony distance grows between her and Bastien, can Grace find the source of the nightborn curse before they're all consumed by darkness—including herself? Combining sizzling romance, courtly intrigue, and heart-in-your-mouth action, this dark and addictive fantasy series is perfect for fans of Graceling and Emily R. King. Read what everyone's saying about Nightborn: 'I'm speechless... my heart was breaking... There really isn't a calm moment in this book, and it keeps you turning the page... you're going to fall in love... kept me up until the light started shining in through my window. Perfect bingeable books. Have I convinced you yet?' Writing the Universe 'I still haven't recovered yet... kept me in complete suspense... led me to despair and back to earth again... At some points I was completely devastated and I couldn't believe what I was reading. I went through all the possible feelings through this story... amazing book.' Goodreads Reviewer 'I loved it... This book didn't hold back... I was at the edge of my seat and holding my breath, not sure what was going to happen next... The magic and world building was incredible... will leave your jaw on the floor.' The Reading Chemist 'A rollercoaster of a ride... it's romantic, it's thrilling and it's just a pure joy to read... be prepared for a journey that is magical and dark and full of surprises. It will have your pulse racing and the pages turning as fast as you can make them.' It's All About the Books 'I stayed up wayyyy too late reading this story, but it was definitely worth the lack of sleep... actually had me tearing up... Recommended!' Goodreads Reviewer 'I devoured this book and stayed up into the early hours of the morning just to finish it... completely blew my mind...'

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ISBN: 9781836187530

Publisher: Bookouture

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 November 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Second Sky

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Jessica Thorne saw Star Wars at an impressionable age and life was never the same. She's loved fantasy, romance and science fiction ever since and spends her time looking for adventure - in the pages of her books. Sometimes she is Ruth Frances Long and won the European Science Fiction Society Spirit of Dedication Award for Best Author of Children's Science Fiction and Fantasy, 2015.

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