DAGGER AND THE FLAME

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER‘SIZZLING. STUNNING. SPECTACULAR.’ – Lauren Roberts author of PowerlessThe ‘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  ‘Romantic dramatic and dark.’ – The Daily Mail ‘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 ‘Deftly plotted.’ – The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide ‘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 ‘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 ReadsThe 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