In the Ravenous Dark
Books | Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Dark Fantasy
3.6
(128)
A.M. Strickland
A pansexual bloodmage reluctantly teams up with an undead spirit to start a rebellion among the living and the dead, in this dark YA fantasy by A.M. Strickland, author of Beyond the Black Door, whom Richard Kadrey calls “a storyteller of both grace and power.”In Thanopolis, those gifted with magic are assigned undead spirits to guard them—and control them. Ever since Rovan’s father died trying to keep her from this fate, she’s hidden her magic. But when she accidentally reveals her powers, she’s bound to a spirit and thrust into a world of palace intrigue and deception. Desperate to escape, Rovan finds herself falling for two people she can’t fully trust: Lydea, a beguiling, rebellious princess; and Ivrilos, the handsome spirit with the ability to control Rovan, body and soul. Together, they uncover a secret that will destroy Thanopolis. To save them all, Rovan will have to start a rebellion in both the mortal world and the underworld, and find a way to trust the princess and spirit battling for her heart—if she doesn’t betray them first.An Imprint Book
AD
Buy now:
More Details:
Author
A.M. Strickland
Pages
400
Publisher
Imprint
Published Date
2021-05-18
ISBN
1250776600 9781250776600
Community ReviewsSee all
"Was just what I was in the mood for. Enemies to lovers. Satisfying ending. "
Rachael Rice
"Queer characters, sex positive, well written, interesting plot"
Emma Hundertmark
"I felt that the first 70% or so of this book was SO GOOD. Like one of the better books I've ever read. The characters, the mystery, the pacing, everything was perfection. And then the last third or so hit and it all went by in a huge rush, and I was left feeling a little disappointed.<br/>Am I just mad that this book was <i>only</i> a standalone and I wanted to read more? Yes. But I still feel disappointed in the ending. And it wasn't a bad ending at all, just. I felt like there was a huge chunk of character development missing, where the main character just jumps from A to Z with very little justifiable context, and then BAM. Book over. <br/>All in all, I would recommend this book to all my friends who want very bloody very gay YA novel, but I would warn them about the pacing first."
Brianna Smith
"An amazing, queer read that kept me engrossed until the last page. Succinctly wrapped up in one neat book too, so if you aren’t looking for a fantasy trilogy to get into, this is the book for you. "
K P
Kenzie Phillips
