The Dagger and the Flame Volume 1 - The City of Fantome (Paperback)

‘Lush world-building, witty dialogue and romantic tension abound in a highly addictive fantasy romp.’  - The Guardian

‘Sizzling romance, stunning world-building, spectacular writing.’  - Lauren Roberts, bestselling author of Powerless

‘Romantic, dramatic and dark.’  - The Daily Mail

‘Gorgeous and ruthless: stand back everyone, the true rivals to lovers has arrived.’ - Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil

‘Packed full of Doyle's trademark lush description and snarky banter, The Dagger and the Flame is a sprawling adventure through the treacherous streets of Fantome. Enemies to lovers, sworn-to-kill-each-other-but-let's-kiss, swoony romance, perilous mystery, cute animal sidekicks – it ticks every romantasy box and will delight fans everywhere.’  - Melinda Salisbury, author of The Sin Eater's Daughter

‘Gorgeous, thrilling, and devastatingly romantic. The Dagger and the Flame is guaranteed to be your new obsession.’ - Katherine Webber, co-author of Twin Crowns

‘Fast paced, and exciting and clever, and because it’s Catherine Doyle, it’s beautifully written, too. Oh, and did I mention it’s really, really hot?’ - Louise O’Neill, author of The Surface Breaks

‘In this glittering young adult fantasy, Doyle plays with themes of magic, intrigue, friendship, family, morals and love in this story of cloaks and daggers.’ - Children’s Books Ireland, Recommended Reads

‘Catherine Doyle returns to her roots with a tale of enemies to lovers that will have readers captivated. A tense, twisting story peppered with Doyle’s signature banter, this is a must-read for romantasy fans.’  - The Irish Examiner

‘Deftly plotted.’  - The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide