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Two girls attended a magical ball, but one was never seen again. At least that's what those who betrayed her believed.
Two years after being framed for magical fraud by the Society of the Charmed, New York's wealthiest—and most magical—citizens, eighteen-year-old Emmy Vallillo wastes away in prison, utterly alone. Until her cell door bursts open, revealing Jack Fontaine—once the Society's favorite son, now a fellow prisoner. He offers Emmy a deal: he'll help her escape, if she agrees to help destroy those who wronged them.
Using Emmy's magic to transform their appearances, they soon become the Society's new darlings. Now their enemies want to dine with them. Attend lavish balls with them. Marry them. But ruining lives requires Emmy to trust Jack with hers, despite his dark secrets—and the infuriating attraction between them.
When another betrayal brings their enemies to their doorstep, Emmy must choose: finish exacting revenge, or give up the money, the magic, and her safety for the most treacherous thing of all—love.
Out November 4th in North America
& January 15 in the UK
Foreign rights: Polish (You and YA Books), French (De Saxus)
"Teens looking for clever banter, romance, revenge, and magic with a Bridgerton-esque setting will be absolutely delighted by this offering."
— BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS
"An exciting, emotional, twist-filled page turner."
— KIRKUS REVIEWS, STARRED REVIEW
"...steamy romance with a rollicking revenge plot set in a glamorous Gilded Age magical high society."
— PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Praise for Gilded in Vengeance
“Gripping, decadent, and complex, Gilded in Vengeance plumbs the rot of high society—and the cruelty only those we love can enact. The deceptions and betrayals keep coming, and you won’t be able to look away until the pyrotechnic end. A gut-punch of a book, crackling with tension.” —Allison Saft, #1 NYT Bestselling author of Wings of Starlight
“Gilded in Vengeance is a glittering, propulsive read fueled by revenge—and by romance. Lyssa Mia Smith is an author you won’t want to miss, with prose that absolutely sparkles.” —Susan Dennard, NYT Bestselling author of The Luminaries
“Gilded in Vengeance is a dazzling, ruby-crusted revenge story wrapped in satin ballgowns, magical secret societies, and a swoon worthy romance that had me glued to the pages. Lyssa Mia Smith invites you to the ball—just don’t turn your back.” —Emily J. Taylor, NYT Bestselling author of The Otherwhere Post and Hotel Magnifique
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“A high-stakes, high-society revenge novel set in the glittering backdrop of late-1800s New York, twisting and turning around a best friend's betrayal, a quest for payback, an elite world of magic, and an absolutely delicious romance. Gilded in Vengeance is utterly exhilarating.” —Anna Bright, author of The Hedgewitch of Foxhall
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