Atmospheric, twisty royalcore fantasy set in a world fullof deadly games, rivalry and family secrets.A gothic, ghostly taleof forbidden romance for fans of Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas. An Amazon BestBook of the Year 2025.

“A sumptuously dark tale of revenge and atonement.”Erin A.Craig, New York Timesbestselling author ofThe ThirteenthChild

Perfect for fans of:
Enemies to lovers
Royal rivalry
Arranged marriage
Deadly games
Dark royalcore
Reluctant ruler
Bloodstained family

MARRY THE PRINCE. THEN KILL HIM.

Princess Madalina and her twin, Inessa, are born attached at the hand theonly time the sisters were ever united.

Madalina is gentle, finding peace amongst her magical flowers flowers idealfor torture and torment, though not in her hands, for Madalina dreams ofescape.

Inessa is ruthless betrothed to a wealthy heir, she has been working to asecret mission: marry the prince, then kill him.

But when Inessa becomes trapped in ghostly purgatory, Madalina must take hertwins place as a bride with deadly orders.

In a rotten kingdom, everything is politics and poison. Can Madalina resist theinfuriatingly clever prince and, for the sake of her family, put aside herheart?

“A captivating tale about the wild lengths people will go to achievepower.”Booklist (starred review)

“An ornate and thrilling tale of loyalty and betrayal.”KirkusReviews

“An enchantingly grim tale of duty, desire, and the darkness inbetween.” Shelf Awareness (starred review)

“A twisty plot in an intricately wrought world –Grave Flowersisa romantic, botanical fever dream.”Hannah Whitten,NewYork Timesbestselling author ofThe Foxglove King

“Brimming with wonder and treachery, love and magic.”LauraTaylor Namey,New York Timesbestselling author ofACuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow

About the Author

Autumn Krause is a writer in Orange County, California,where she can most often be found wearing a black lace dress and boots.