A rich and romantic new standalone fantasy loosely inspired by the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale, from the New York Times bestselling author of Cruel Beauty! Perfect for fans of These Violent Delights and The Shadow Queen. Centuries ago, the heretic sorcerer Ruven raised a deadly briar around Runakhia's palace, casting the royal family into an enchanted sleep-and silencing the kingdom's gods. Born with a miraculous gift, Lia's destiny is to kill Ruven and wake the royals. But when she succeeds, she finds her duty is not yet complete, for now she must marry into the royal family and forge a pact with a god-or die. To make matters even worse, Ruven's spirit is haunting her. As discord grows between the old and new guards, the queen sends Lia and Prince Araunn, her betrothed, on a pilgrimage to awaken the gods. But the old gods are more dangerous than Lia ever knew-and Ruven may offer her only hope of survival. As the two work together, Lia learns that they're more alike than she expected. And with tensions rising, Lia must choose between what she was raised to believe and what she knows is right-and between the prince she is bound to by duty...and the boy she killed. "A sharply original blend of romance and dark fantasy." - Kirkus Reviews "Inventive and richly imagined, What Monstrous Gods is a beautiful story of faith with teeth-lost, found, and fought for" - Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf "A searing, fiercely inventive story of misplaced faith and what it takes to fully reimagine your place in the world." - Laura Weymouth, author of The Light Between Worlds and The Treason of Thorns "A gut-wrenching meditation on faith and divine love, with a heartbreakingly impossible romance set in a vivid, brutal world. Monstrous, brilliant, and beautiful." - Joanna Ruth Meyer, author of Echo North and Into the Heartless Wood PRAISE FOR Endless Water, Starless Sky: "More romantic and even more mystical than its predecessor." - Booklist Praise for BRIGHT SMOKE, COLD FIRE: "A bloody and bold tale for those who want some Romero with their Romeo." - Kirkus Reviews Praise for BRIGHT SMOKE, COLD FIRE: "An atmospheric tale that pits loyalty to kin against loyalty to self and loyalty to loved ones." - School Library Journal Praise for BRIGHT SMOKE, COLD FIRE: "High stakes, desperate love, and a healthy dose of gore keep this update fresh and intriguing." - Booklist Praise for BRIGHT SMOKE, COLD FIRE: "Hodge tackles a well-known tale…with a tougher heroine and a dark twist." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Praise for CRIMSON BOUND: "This novel will captivate readers. Outstanding." - School Library Journal (starred review) Praise for CRIMSON BOUND: "An intoxicatingly dark story of love, lust, murder, and redemption." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review) Praise for CRIMSON BOUND: "Plot twists and romance keep the pages turning in this grim and intricate take on the classic tale." - Booklist Praise for CRIMSON BOUND: "The unusual, intricately woven story and themes make for a worthwhile read." - Kirkus Reviews Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "An intricate and arresting tale." - Kirkus Reviews Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "The push and pull romance between Nyx and Ignifex is pure fairy tale, but the characters themselves are complex and genuinely human as they struggle with their own culpability in a situation that forces them to choose between selfishness and selflessness." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "An entertaining read for teens who enjoy romantic fantasy." - School Library Journal Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "Hodge has created a rich, complete world in this twist on 'Beauty and the Beast.'" - Publishers Weekly Praise for CRUEL BEAUTY: "[A] fast-paced romantic fantasy." - Bookli

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