AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! ‘SIZZLING. STUNNING. SPECTACULAR.’ – Lauren Roberts
The ‘ highly addictive’ ( The Guardian ) most fiery enemies-to-lovers romantasy of the year.
Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber. In the dark
underbelly of a beautiful city two rival assassins are pitted against each other in a deadly
game of revenge where the most dangerous mistake of all is falling in love… In Fantome
Shade-magic is a deadly commodity controlled by two enemy guilds: the Cloaks and the Daggers –
the thieves and the assassins. On the night of her mother’s murder 18-year-old Seraphine runs
for her life. Seeking sanctuary with the Cloaks Sera’s heart is set on revenge. But nothing
can prepare Sera for the moment she finally comes face-to-face with Ransom heir to the Order
of Daggers. And Ransom is shocked to discover that this unassuming farmgirl wields a strange
and blazing magic he has never seen before… Praise for The Dagger and the Flame : ‘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 ‘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
‘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 ‘Gorgeous and ruthless: stand back everyone the true rivals to lovers has
arrived.’ – Sarah Rees Brennan author of Long Live Evil ‘Gorgeous thrilling and
devastatingly romantic. The Dagger and the Flame is guaranteed to be your new obsession.’ –
Katherine Webber co-author of Twin Crowns The Dagger and the Flame was Children' s #1
bestseller in the TCM chart on 28 September 2024 and #9 on the New York Times bestseller list
of Young Adult Hardcover books on 10 October 2024
