Description
Daggermouth is the viral sensation by successful indie author H. M. Wolfe. A gut-wrenching, all-consuming, dark dystopian romance - perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, The Handmaid's Tale and Conform.
'Daggermouth had me in a chokehold! Shadera Kael is bound to be your next favourite morally grey heroine. Impossible stakes, sizzling writing and plot twists you'll never see coming . . . this book has everything you want in a dark dystopian' - Sable Sorensen, USA Today bestselling author of Dire Bound
Mercy no longer exists.
New Found Haven is carved into rings of privilege and poverty, ruled by the masked elite who will do whatever it takes to hold onto power.
Obedience is demanded.
Greyson Serel has spent his life caught between two worlds. Publicly, he's the flawless heir to the presidency. Privately, he's entangled in secrets that could topple the regime. But when he's forced into a political marriage meant to bind him tighter to the government's brutal laws, he finds himself shackled to a bride who is as lethal as she is unwilling.
Rebellion is crushed.
Shadera Kael is a mercenary raised to kill, not to wed. Yet when her bullet misses its mark, survival leaves her bound to the very man she was sent to eliminate. Trapped inside the corrupt Heart, the centre of the city, she becomes both prisoner and wife, her every step watched, her every move tested.
Nothing is what it seems.
Their union is no love story - it's a battlefield. As secrets come to light and betrayals fester within the walls of power, Greyson and Shadera must decide between annihilating one another or burning the city to the ground together.
The Heart consumes.
In a world where passion incites rebellion and loyalty is paid for in blood, their forced bond may be the spark that ignites a revolution, because . . .
Love outside of your ring is a death sentence.
'Daggermouth is one of the best dystopian romances I've ever read' - Clio Evans, author of Broken Beginnings
Spice Rating: 3/5
Tropes:
True Enemies to Lovers
Forced Political Marriage
Morally Grey Characters
Rise of the Oppressed
Masked MMC
Badass FMC
Daggermouth is a dark dystopian romance, perfect for readers who love true enemies to lovers, The Hunger Games, marriage of inconvenience, The Handmaid's Tale, rise of the oppressed, and political intrigue that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
About the Author
H. M. Wolfe writes with her heart wide open, chasing the thrill of chaos and the sting of heartbreak on every page. Based in Central Florida, she shares her days with her husband and three loyal dogs - her writing partners and adventure crew through every twist of her literary journey.
Wolfe crafts stories where romance tangles with fantasy and unforgettable characters drive the action, inviting readers to disappear into worlds brimming with magic and meaning. She's fiercely passionate about mental health advocacy and the messy, powerful work of self-discovery, believing deeply that everyone deserves to see themselves represented in the stories they love.
As you turn the final page of her books, Wolfe hopes you'll find a new kind of strength - ready to take on the world and own your story like the warrior she knows you are.
Reviews
Daggermouth had me in a chokehold! Shadera Kael is bound to be your next favorite morally grey heroine. Impossible stakes, sizzling writing and plot twists you'll never see coming . . . this book has everything you want in a dark dystopian -- Sable Sorensen, New York Times,Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author of Dire Bound
The range of emotions and development of these characters is stellar, and the punchy dialogue hits in every. Single. Chapter. If this book series isn't optioned, I'll be shocked. It's that good * BuzzFeed *
[Daggermouth] has taken BookTok by storm, and for good reason . . . true enemies-to-lovers romance and high-stakes action * Glamour *
Wolfe delivers one of the most real and believable enemies-to-lovers romances I've read in dystopian fiction. Shadera and Greyson's story is as much about love as it is about power, where two people are shaped into weapons by a despotic society before slowly realizing they were never enemies, only cogs in a ruthless machine. What unfolds is a raw, slow-burn journey toward resistance and hope in the face of darkness -- Sarah Mughal Rana, Sunday Times & USA Today bestselling author of Dawn of the Firebird
The dystopia I've been waiting for my whole life. A steely illustration of oppression and brewing rebellion populated with beautifully-layered characters, knife-sharp dialogue and alluring romances that left me transfixed. Daggermouth's victory isn't simply that it excels in every element but pulls them together to quietly, fiercely assert humanity through rage, despair and the systems of power determined to crush them all -- Shalini Abeysekara, Sunday Times bestselling author of This Monster of Mine
Lush, devastating and absolutely mesmerizing, Daggermouth grabbed me at page one and never let me go. This is dark dystopian romance at its finest. I need the next book NOW -- Jeaniene Frost, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of A Curse of Beasts and Magic
Daggermouth immediately sucked me in and held me captive until the last page. This is THE adult dystopian I have been searching for - excellent, intimate prose combined with a heart-pounding TRUE enemies to lovers we all crave. H. M. Wolfe is leading us into the next dystopian wave we've been desperate for since The Hunger Games -- Tina Mars, author of This Wretched Alchemy
An exhilarating ride from start to finish, Daggermouth is a layered, complex and oftentimes brutal depiction of a world where secrets, wealth and power are currency. Every character is fully drawn and leaps off the page, and the plot centres around shifting alliances and twists that had me gasping! I ate this one up . . . An absolute masterpiece -- Keshe Chow, author of For No Mortal Creature
I've just been on a bloody, luscious dystopian thrill-ride - a thrill ride that sets the new bar for enemies to lovers romance. Daggermouth is meant for all of us who want to see a love so electric and inevitable that it can light up the world, and it will have your heart in your throat all the way to the jaw-dropping finish. Python cannot get here fast enough! -- Sierra Simone, USA Today bestselling author of Priest
For readers craving a thrilling and beautifully dark enemies to lovers romance set in a world as resilient as the characters. Daggermouth is one of the best dystopian romances I've ever read and I'm eagerly awaiting the second book -- Clio Evans, author of Broken Beginnings
Wolfe's writing reads like a song full of motivation and pure feminine rage. A dystopian, at its heart, is meant to reflect the atrocities of our real world. Daggermouth does this and more, urging you to sit back and think. Hope is found in the darkest places, and these are the sort of stories we turn to when we feel like we can't keep going. If you pick up one more book this year, it should be this one -- Mikayla D Hornedo, author of Blood & Brujas
Daggermouth is a dystopian nightmare that will be any dystopian lovers dream. The vivid writing style kept me on the edge of my seat and kept my heart in my throat. Daggermouth's sharper elements are reminiscent of classic dystopian stories like A Brave New World and Fahrenheit 451 -with high stakes, high tension, high angst romantic longing thrown in. Wolfe created a unique world that will have crossover appeal for lovers of fantasy, scifi and romance at a time when we need more female centered and written stories of resistance. -- Elizabeth Stephens, USA Today bestselling author of All Superheroes Need PR
Daggermouth is intensely thought-provoking, pushing you to view the world with healthy skepticism while examining your own beliefs and reality. Its layered, timely plot and raw romances make for a gripping read, perfect for fans of authentic antiheroes. A must-read! -- Nelle Nikole, author of Rising
Compulsive, compelling and pacy, Daggermouth had - still has - me in a chokehold. I loved this book. The characters and plot twists will stay with you long after the final page -- Saoirse Morrigan
TRANSFIXED . . . I could not put this book down -- Reader Review
So much rage, pain, love, hate, growth and evolution -- Reader Review
All the emotions I experienced while reading The Hunger Games but MORE -- Reader Review
Dark, legendary, and has the makings to incite a revolution -- Reader Review
Like finally waking up and feeling seen . . . heard . . . validated -- Reader Review
Wolfe knows exactly when to gut-punch you with a reveal -- Reader Review
So heartbreakingly beautiful -- Reader Review
Book Information
ISBN 9781037406522
Author H. M. Wolfe
Format Hardback
Page Count 576
Imprint Macmillan
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Series The Heart Duology
Weight(grams) 830g
Dimensions(mm) 247mm * 167mm * 50mm
