AN INSTANTNEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLER!SIZZLING. STUNNING. SPECTACULAR. Lauren RobertsThe highly addictive (The Guardian), mostfiery 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 loveIn 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 mothers murder, 18-year-old Seraphine runs for her life. Seeking sanctuary with the Cloaks, Seras 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 beforePraise forThe Dagger and the Flame:Lush world-building, witty dialogue and romantic tension abound in a highly addictive fantasy romp.The GuardianSizzling romance, stunning world-building, spectacular writing. Lauren Roberts, bestselling author ofPowerlessPacked full of Doyle’s trademark lush description and snarky banter,The Dagger and the Flameis 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 ofThe Sin Eater’s DaughterFast paced, and exciting and clever, and because its Catherine Doyle, its beautifully written, too. Oh, and did I mention its really, really hot? Louise ONeill author ofThe Surface BreaksGorgeous and ruthless: stand back everyone, the true rivals to lovers has arrived. Sarah Rees Brennan, author ofLong Live EvilGorgeous, thrilling, and devastatingly romantic.The Dagger and the Flameis guaranteed to be your new obsession. Katherine Webber, co-author ofTwin CrownsThe 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