
Secrets of the Starcrossed - The Once and Future Queen Book 1 (Paperback)
Clara O'Connor (author)- In stock
In a world where the Roman Empire never fell, two starcrossed lovers fight to ignite the spark of rebellion...
Londinium, the last stronghold of the Romans left in Britannia, remains in a delicate state of peace with the ancient kingdoms that surround it. As the only daughter of a powerful merchant, Cassandra is betrothed to Marcus, the most eligible bachelor in the city.
But then she meets Devyn, the boy with the strange midnight eyes searching for a girl with magic in her blood.
A boy who will make her believe in soulmates...
When a mysterious sickness starts to leech the life from citizens with Celtic power lying dormant in their veins, the imperial council sets their schemes in motion. And so Cassandra must make a choice: the Code or Chaos, science or sorcery, Marcus or Devyn?
Panem meets the Grishaverse in this explosive new YA trilogy perfect for readers of Sarah J Maas, Holly Black, and Cassandra Clare.
Praise for The Once and Future Queen Series:'OH MY HEART AND SOUL ... I am still reeling ... seriously I would put this series up with the big ones, like Throne of Glass and The Cruel Prince' Richelle, 5* NetGalley review
'OMG. I will forever be in love with this series ... this author has me as a fan for life' Penelope, 5* NetGalley review
'Beautifully written and one of the best dystopian novels I've read ... an epic journey you won't forget. I would love to see this made into a film' Zoe, 5* NetGalley review
'I couldn't put it down. There were times when I gasped, when I cried and when I felt my jaw drop. The world Clara O'Connor has woven together is so intricate and real and the storytelling is flawless. Absolutely my favourite series I have read this year' Jessica, 5* NetGalley review
'If you want to immerse yourself in an Arthurian-inspired fantasy world, you need to look no further than this immersive, emotional, and wondrous one' Tessa, 5* NetGalley review
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008407667
Number of pages: 448
Weight: 300 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 27 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'OH MY HEART AND SOUL ... I am still reeling ... seriously I would put this series up with the big ones, like Throne of Glass and The Cruel Prince' Richelle, 5* NetGalley review
'OMG. I will forever be in love with this series ... this author has me as a fan for life' Penelope, 5* NetGalley review
'Beautifully written and one of the best dystopian novels I've read ... an epic journey you won't forget. I would love to see this made into a film' Zoe, 5* NetGalley review
'I couldn't put it down. There were times when I gasped, when I cried and when I felt my jaw drop. The world Clara O'Connor has woven together is so intricate and real and the storytelling is flawless. Absolutely my favourite series I have read this year' Jessica, 5* NetGalley review
'If you want to immerse yourself in an Arthurian-inspired fantasy world, you need to look no further than this immersive, emotional, and wondrous one' Tessa, 5* NetGalley review
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