The Dagger and the Flame

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'SIZZLING. STUNNING. SPECTACULAR.' - Lauren Roberts, author of Powerless The '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 Reads The 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

Catherine Doyle is the award-winning and internationally bestselling author of the Twin Crowns series, The Storm Keepers trilogy, The Miracle on Ebenezer Street, and The Lost Girl King. Catherine grew up in the West of Ireland, and her books have been published in over twenty-five languages. She holds a BA in psychology and an MA in publishing.