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The Wren in the Holly Library
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2024
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Thirteen years ago, the monsters that only lived in imaginations emerged from the shadows. After a lengthy and deadly war, humans and monsters finally reached an uneasy peace. One of the rules of their treaty: Never go into the Holly library. Kierse, a gifted thief, is set to break the rule and the truce in one fell swoop. She unknowingly enters the home of a handsome monster named Graves. Instead of killing her, he hires her for a heist. Linde's ("Wright" series) first installment in "The Oak and Holly Cycle" is set in an alternate New York City, where humans and monsters of all kinds maintain a fragile truce. The intricate story blends elements from fairy tales, romance, and fantasy, sweeping listeners up in Linde's enchanting world and its well-developed characters. Stephanie Németh-Parker narrates, conveying the beauty and grit of this place with an array of skillfully crafted accents and dialects. Her narration contributes to the sumptuous atmosphere, captivating listeners with Kierse and Graves's tense first meeting, their increasingly steamy relationship, and a cliffhanger ending. VERDICT Fans of fairy tales and romantasy will be delighted. Perfect for those who enjoyed the sexy intrigue of Kerri Maniscalco's Throne of the Fallen.--Elyssa Everling
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The instant New York Times bestseller

Can you love the dark when you know what it hides?

Some things aren't supposed to exist outside of our imagination.

Thirteen years ago, monsters emerged from the shadows and plunged Kierse's world into a cataclysmic war of near-total destruction. The New York City she knew so well collapsed practically overnight.

In the wake of that carnage, the Monster Treaty was created. A truce...of sorts.

But tonight, Kierse--a gifted and fearless thief--will break that treaty. She'll enter the Holly Library...not knowing it's the home of a monster.

He's charming. Quietly alluring. Terrifying . But he knows talent when he sees it; it's just a matter of finding her price.

Now she's locked into a dangerous bargain with a creature unlike any other. She'll sacrifice her freedom. She'll offer her skills. Together, they'll put their own futures at risk.

But he's been playing a game across centuries--and once she joins in, there will be
no escape...

The Oak & Holly Cycle series is best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
Book #1 The Wren in the Holly Library
Book #2 The Robin on the Oak Throne

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