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This Wicked Fate

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This Wicked Fate

By: Kalynn Bayron
Narrated by: Jordan Cobb
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Bloomsbury presents This Wicked Fate by Kalynn Bayron, read by Jordan Cobb.

THE BREATHTAKING SEQUEL TO THIS POISON HEART, FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR KALYNN BAYRON
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'This duology closer delves deeper into mythology while depicting textured, realistic relationships' – Kirkus Reviews

'A delicious mix of intoxicating fantasy and coming of age, steeped in Greek mythology and peppered with references to the Jordan Peele films Get Out and Us' – Observer New Review on THIS POISON HEART

'This Poison Heart is a book to enjoy on the first read, notate in the rereads, and pump you up for what’s to come in its sequel. You should pick up this book!' – blackgirlscreate.org
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Briseis’s mother is dead, but there is one chance to bring her back: find the last piece of the deadly Absyrtus Heart. If Bri is to locate the missing piece, she must turn to the blood relatives she’s never known, learn of their secret powers and take her place in their ancient lineage. But Bri is not the only one who wants the Heart, and her enemies will stop at nothing to fulfil their own ruthless plans. Strengthened by the sisterhood of ancient magic, can she harness her power to save the people she loves most?

Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of Cinderella is Dead and This Poison Heart, returns with the second and final book in this stunning, empowering and inclusive fantasy duology.©2022 Kalynn Bayron (P)2022 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Fantasy LGBTQ+ Literature & Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Paranormal Science Fiction & Fantasy Fiction Heartfelt
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Critic Reviews

The book centres Black characters, and its prose sings. This Wicked Fate is a delightful novel about literal Black Girl Magic, found family, and queer love, with adventures and a satisfying twist on Greek mythology
This duology closer delves deeper into mythology while depicting textured, realistic relationships
Mesmerising and beautiful
This Poison Heart is a book to enjoy on the first read, notate in the rereads, and pump you up for what’s to come in its sequel. You should pick up this book!
A delicious mix of intoxicating fantasy and coming of age, steeped in Greek mythology and peppered with references to the Jordan Peele films Get Out and Us
Brings much-needed inclusivity and contemporary flavour to the teen fantasy genre
This Poison Heart masterfully weaves a unique story grounded in the depths of Greek mythology and Black girlhood
Ambitious, replacing the happily-ever-after with a tragic legacy and a defiant, feminist tone
Kalynn Bayron does more than re-write a fairy-tale ... She breaks it apart and rebuilds it into a wholly original and captivating story where girls finally decide for themselves who lives happily ever after
All stars
Most relevant
Another fantastic book from Kalynn Bayron. Jordan Cobb’s narration makes it easy to disappear into the world.

Another great read!

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This is probably one of the best audiobooks I’ve listened to in a long time. There were twist and turns, surprises, and creative original ideas! Plus, and queer (I’m part of the community, so I am allowed to use this word), black family is my dreams come true!
I really want more! Just keep publishing until there is nothing left to write one or about.

I love this so much

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I really struggled with getting back into books for a long time and this series brought me back. While it had interesting moments it didn’t consume my waking thoughts and demand my attention like other series.

I would highly recommend this series if you feel in a funk for fantasy and want something set in the modern day with some appearances of gods/goddess of the past. The connection to mythology and reimagining / reinterpretation of long lost history held this series together. The scenes on the open ocean especially conjured up the same feeling of watching Pirates of the Caribbean.

Once again the characters were central to the books success but the ending was inevitable from the very first book and felt as though I was just listening to confirm my suspicions.

I really wanted to love this series as I can’t think of better power than growing plants. I was left with a deep feeling of longing for more which is the worst way for a series to end.

Pros: the characters, the magic, the ocean scene

Cons: the villains, some central motivations for the characters and emotional rubber banding, paint by numbers plot

An easy series to ease your way back into fantasy

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