What We Devour

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Synopsis
The eat-the-rich, deliciously dark fantasy you've been waiting for. A girl with the power of the banished gods must bind herself to a wicked Prince to save her crumbling world, as the poor are sacrificed to save the rich. It's time for the wealthy to be devoured...Lorena Adler has a secret—she holds the power of the banished gods, the Noble and the Vile, inside her. But she has spent her entire life hiding from the world and her past. Lorena's content to spend her days as an undertaker in a small town, marry her best friend, Julian, and live an unfulfilling life so long as no one uncovers her true nature.But when the notoriously bloodthirsty and equally Vile crown prince comes to arrest Julian's father, he immediately recognizes Lorena for what she is. So, she makes a deal—a fair trial for her betrothed's father in exchange for her service to the crown.The prince is desperate for her help. He's spent years trying to repair the weakening Door that holds back the Vile...and he's losing the battle. As Lorena learns more about the Door and the horrifying price it takes to keep it closed, she'll have to embrace both parts of herself to survive.This heart-pounding YA story of magic and danger is perfect for readers looking for:Epic books for tweens and teensDazzling world-building and relatable charactersTween and teen LGBTQ+ booksHigh fantasy with asexual and aromantic representationFiction examining class structuresIntricate fantasy worldbuilding
Copyright:
2021

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781492679264
Related ISBNs:
9781492679257, 9781492679271
Publisher:
Sourcebooks
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Linsey Miller
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Romance, Teens, Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Grade Levels:
Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
Reading Age:
14–18
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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