Tales of a Monstrous Heart
The instant Sunday Times bestselling gothic romantasy inspired by Jane Eyre
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Published:29th Aug '24
Should be back in stock very soon

This gothic dark fantasy tells the story of Katherine Woodrow, a fey student facing prejudice at her magical institute. She forms a forbidden bond with the enigmatic Lord Blackthorn amidst dark magic and lurking dangers. Tales of a Monstrous Heart captivates with its blend of romance and suspense.
Tales of a Monstrous Heart is a gothic dark fantasy that pays homage to the Brontë sisters, weaving a tale rich in magic, monsters, and forbidden romance. The story follows Katherine Woodrow, a fey student at the Institute of Magic, who is determined to graduate despite the challenges posed by a prejudiced mortal council. When her future at the institute is threatened, she finds herself compelled to enter a Mage Partnership with the enigmatic Lord Emrys Blackthorn, a cursed war hero shrouded in mystery.
As Katherine navigates her growing attraction to Emrys, she grapples with the dangers that accompany their connection. His unpredictable nature and the secrets he harbors leave her both intrigued and apprehensive. Their world becomes increasingly perilous as a series of murders and fey disappearances signal the resurgence of dark magic. Together, they delve into ancient texts that conceal monstrous truths, confronting nightmarish fiends and malevolent forces intent on their destruction.
Amidst the unfolding chaos, Katherine and Emrys must confront not only external threats but also the haunting secrets that bind them. As shadows loom and danger intensifies, they discover that the most monstrous truths may lie within their own hearts. Tales of a Monstrous Heart captures the essence of gothic romance, appealing to fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas and Raven Kennedy, while offering a captivating exploration of love, magic, and the darkness that lurks in both the world and the soul.
TALES OF A MONSTROUS HEART is a sensual, gothic feast, full of forbidden romance and wild magic. Fey scholar Kat is a compelling heroine: intelligent, resourceful, and daring, with private wounds and deadly secrets. She meets her match in Emrys, the brooding lord of the manor and an expert in dark magic who hides secrets of his own. As Kat and Emrys struggle with rogue curses, magical blight, and the looming specter of war, they also battle their own suppressed desires. This slow-burn romance is set in a detailed and fascinating fantasy world, and Delaney spices her luscious prose with sharp commentary on class politics and the cyclical nature of violence. I loved this and can't wait for the next book! * Sarah Hawley *
With a cast of characters so fully realised I missed them long after the final page, Jennifer Delaney's debut is a richly atmospheric, darkly seductive masterclass in fantastical academia. The slow burn romance will leave you tingling * Ella McLeod, author of The Map That Led to You *
Tales of a Monstrous Heart is an absolutely stunning debut full of sumptuous world building and a tantalisingly forbidden romance that will leave you desperate for more. It's a magical Jane Eyre that is perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone and A Discovery of Witches. I was utterly captivated from start to finish. There is a new queen of gothic fantasy and her name is Jennifer Delaney * Jen Sugden author of High Vaultage *
ISBN: 9781399615976
Dimensions: 238mm x 160mm x 44mm
Weight: 707g
480 pages