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AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER PHENOMENON . . .
'Full of magic and intrigue . . . the perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places' STEPHANIE GARBER
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ENROL SOMONE YOU LOVE INTO THE DARK AND DANGEROUS HOUSE OF MARIONNE . . .
Quell Marionne has lived her entire life on the run, all in order to hide the deadly
magic that flows through her veins.
She was born cursed with Toushana - a perilous dark magic.
And the sentence for having it? Death . . .
When her secret is discovered by a merciless assassin, Quell fears time is running out.
There is only one place that can save her: The House of Marionne. Run by her estranged grandmother, the school trains their students to enter The Order, a society of magical elites. Quell knows this may be the key to burying her forbidden magic forever.
But if her Toushana is discovered, she will be killed.
Soon Quell realises that hiding who you are is even harder, especially when she meets the handsome, brooding Jordon.
And it isn't long before she's forced to choose between her true nature and everyone she's grown to love.
Brimming with ballgowns and betrayal, magic and mystery, decadence and darkness, House of Marionne is perfect for readers who crave morally grey characters, irresistible romance and dark academia.
About the Author
J. Elle is the New York Times, and indie, bestselling and award-winning author of multiple books including Against The Tide, an original prequel tie-in to The Little Mermaid live action film. Her debut duology, Wings of Ebony, dubbed "an incredible debut" by NPR and best fantasy book by POPSUGAR, was a 2022 NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth and Teens, an Amazon Editor's pick for Best Science Fiction and Fantasy, and a Barnes and Noble YA Book Club Pick. The former educator credits her nomadic lifestyle and humble inner-city beginnings as inspiration for her novels. When she's not writing, Elle can be found on the hunt for desserts without chocolate, drowning herself in regency romance reads and shows, and looking for any excuse to wear a tiara.
Reviews
Full of magic and intrigue, House of Marionne is perfect escape for fans of fantasies that straddle the edge of our world and transport readers to dazzling, deceptive, and unexpected places. * Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Ballad of Never After *
With House of Marionne, J.Elle lures you through a portal and into an elaborate, enthralling world of magic and monsters and mayhem, where the twists and turns take you-and her characters-places you never expected to go. * Sabaa Tahir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the An Ember in the Ashes series *
Inventive, evocative, and epic. House of Marionne is a dazzling magical thrill ride. * Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying *
House of Marionne is one of the most original fantasies I've ever read. J. Elle has created a lush and beautifully romantic world that is as magical as it is dangerous. * Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Sun is Also a Star *
From the first page, House of Marionne feels like stepping into an intoxicating dream of magic, beauty, and shadowy secrets, one that's as dazzling as it is imaginative. With a must-read blend of romance, loveable characters, and suspense, this story is a glittering triumph. * Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lore *
An absolute delight. House of Marionne is the book I always looked for and never found as a young Black girl. Elle crafts a series opener that interweaves sparkling romance, dynamic characters, and a bracing plot to tell a story that is both vivid and heartfelt. * Ayana Gray, New York Times-bestselling author of the Beasts of Prey trilogy *
House of Marionne glitters with magic, deception, and betrayal. Readers will be swept away by Elle's glamorous world in this enchanting series opener. * Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches *
The forbidden love story of my wildest dreams. House of Marionne is going to delight not only fantasy readers, but romance lovers of all ages! * Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author *
A sweeping fantasy brimming with magic, secrets, and romance. House of Marionne gripped me from the first page, and never let go. An enchanting, mesmerizing gem of a book you don't want to miss * Alex Aster, #1 New York Times Best Selling author of Lightlark *
House of Marionne is a captivating contemporary fantasy that's sure to enchant readers from the start. Perfect for fans of magical boarding schools, dark secrets, and books with glittering atmosphere * Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author *
House of Marionne is both a page-turner and a story that takes its time to build a rich, magical world and sympathetic characters. I held my breath from page one. J. Elle has outdone herself * Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series *
House of Marionne is bloodthirsty, magical, and an absolute blast. Once you're inside its glittering world of dangerous deals and wonderfully tactile magic, you won't want to leave. * Melissa Albert, New York Times bestselling author of the Hazel Wood series *
A darkly tantalizing tale of intrigue, glamor, and romance * Amelie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Song of Silver, Flame Like Night *
Elle interweaves threads of loneliness, love, and pride to compose an intriguing tapestry of a loyal girl aching for someplace to belong. The magic system and worldbuilding feel both classic and surprising, lending the narrative an air of familiarity and delivering unexpected plot twists that will excite readers up to the very last page * Publishers Weekly *
An undeniably rich sense of magic pervades this fantasy that treads familiar territory with aplomb... A strong atmosphere marks this series opener that will draw in genre fans * Kirkus Reviews *
Book Information
ISBN 9780241659922
Author J. Elle
Format Paperback
Page Count 432
Imprint Michael Joseph Ltd
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 517g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 153mm * 32mm
