The magic system is intricate and unique, and the headstrong main character proves again and again that she can make sacrifices to save her loved ones. A lovely, dark, and twisted fantasy for those of who have never quite outgrown fairy tales.'– School and Library Journal 'Half-fantasy and half-murder mystery, this novel is a riveting read Smith delicately plants seemingly insignificant details that become crucial later, and the plot is rife with surprising twists. An irresistible, spellbinding story.” –Rebecca Ross, author of The Queen’s Rising ' BLOODLEAF has a good chance of becoming your next YA obsession.” – Entertainment Weekly 'The writing is strong and engaging.romance, danger, and magic make for a winning combination that will keep readers glued to the pages long after bedtime. Readers will be pulled deep into Aurelia's world, and lose sleep alongside her as the deadly mysteries close in.” – Sarah Holland, New York Times bestselling author of Everless “Smith weaves together mystery, adventure and a reimagined fairy tale in this bewitching debut. Praise for BLOODLEAF : “Enchanting, visceral, and twisty, BLOODLEAF is a phantasmagorical wonder that will keep you guessing until the very last page.” New York Times bestselling author of Ash Princess, Laura Sebastian “Eerie, immersive, and fascinating, BLOODLEAF feels like a classic in the making. With the fate of mankind on her shoulders, Aurelia must venture into the heart of the Ebonwilde and face the darkest parts of the forest-and of herself.Įbonwilde is the thrilling conclusion to the epic Bloodleaf series, which Laura Sebastian called “a phantasmagorical wonder” and Sara Holland described as an “eerie, immersive, and fascinating” read. Suddenly she finds herself caught in a web of magic, intrigue, passion, and betrayal that stretches across centuries and ultimately reveals that Aurelia is the final piece of a deadly apocalyptic plan that is only days away.Īll Aurelia wants is to reclaim her life and reunite with those she loved and lost but with the end of the world looming, she’s forced to unravel the dark secrets of the distant past before she can get that chance. When Aurelia awakens from her magic-induced sleep, it is to the face of a rescuer she didn’t expect, in a body she doesn’t understand, and into a world she no longer recognizes.ĭesperate to know what happened to Conrad, Zan, and Kellan after the events at Greythorne Manor, Aurelia follows the threads they left behind straight into the forest. Get ready to be swept away, seduced, and swindled in the wickedly vicious third and final installment in the Bloodleaf series that Laura Sebastian called “enchanting, visceral, and twisty.”

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