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Her Sharp Embrace

by Kate Koenig

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A queer fantasy of outlaws, alchemy, and dangerous loyalties

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A queer fantasy of outlaws, alchemy, and dangerous loyalties

In New Soleil, a glittering city inspired by New Orleans, the Nightshades steal from the corrupt and defend the forgotten—but their polished image conceals a more fearsome reputation. Noa Toussaint has left her privileged life as a Saint to join them, drawn both to their leader, Lennon, and to the crew’s cause. Her alchemy gives her a place among the outlaws, while her family ties expose them to danger. The story brings romance, magical crime, and a threat closing in on the crew together, against a backdrop where magic is fading and secrets carry serious consequences. It opens a planned queer fantasy duology.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teen and young adult readers interested in fantasy romance
  • Readers drawn to magical outlaw crews and heists
  • Readers interested in queer relationships and themes of loyalty, privilege, and protecting the forgotten

Themes

Queer romanceAlchemy and fading magicLoyalty and belongingPrivilege and resistanceSecrets and danger

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Book overview

The first in a sweeping queer fantasy duology set in a shimmering, New Orleans-inspired world.

In the glittering city of New Soleil, beauty masks danger at every turn. The Nightshades, a crew of magical outlaws, are no different. Their glamorous facades conceal the terror they strike into the hearts of the rich and powerful as they steal from the corrupt and fight for the forgotten.

Noa Toussaint fled her cossetted life as a Saint to join the Nightshades. Infatuated with their ferocious leader, Lennon, Noa aims to capture her heart and keep it. Her talent for alchemy is valuable, but her connection to her family puts all of the Shades in danger.

Now enemies are closer than Lennon knows and Noa must uncover the threat and keep them both alive. Because in a city where lies are lethal and magic is fading, secrets aren't just costly--they're deadly.

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