The Sweetest Fiend by Raven Kennedy - ISBN: 9780241767412
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Half fae, half Bane, stolen by a Piper, world at stake.
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The Sweetest Fiend

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    528 pages

  • Release Date

    22 September 2026

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Summary

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Plated Prisoner series phenomena comes the first book in an alluring and addictive romantasy duology set in a world of fae and dark magic

Our world cracked open and with it, came the Banes. The powerful fae slayed them, but each left a Plague.

But that’s not all they left.

I’m half Bane, half fae, and wholly hated.

When the Piper rids my city of the Plague, he takes our people as payment. Including me.

I h…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780241767412
ISBN-10:0241767415
Author:Raven Kennedy
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Michael Joseph Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:528
Release Date:22 September 2026
Weight:700g
Dimensions:234mm x 153mm x 40mm
Series:Played by the Piper
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Critics Review

Raven Kennedy does it again with her unique and addictive brand of strong but soft heroines and their sexy, morally grey love interests. The Sweetest Fiend is a clever and creative twist on a classic tale that feels both fresh and dangerous, with plenty of heat, of course. Fans of Kennedy’s work are in for the sweetest treat! * Nisha J. Tuli, USA Today Bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen *
Raven Kennedy has done it again. The Sweetest Fiend is a sumptuous meal of rich world building, gut-punching emotions, banter, angsty romance, and spice that burns right off the page. And THAT ENDING … Illegal. I need the next book yesterday. * Sarah A. Parker, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of When the Moon Hatched *
Raven Kennedy never fails to pull me heart-first into a story. THE SWEETEST FIEND gives romantasy a fresh face. The brutal world of Brekon will have you hopeful and despairing in the space between sentences. This Pied-Piper inspired fantasy showcases exactly what Kennedy does best, rendering a page-perfect love interest with just the right amount of questionable morals. * Stacey McEwan, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of A Forbidden Alchemy *
Raven Kennedy has outdone herself with The Sweetest Fiend, her darkly seductive new romantasy loosely inspired by the Pied Piper legend. This book is a master class on how to write epic romantasy. Raven blends heart-pounding tension, scorching chemistry, and sweeping stakes into a rich, atmospheric world of fae, dark magic, and forbidden desire that completely consumed me from the very first page. Kennedy’s sensual writing delivers high heat and even higher emotional stakes, making this an absolute must-read for anyone craving dark fantasy romance on an epic scale. I am already counting down the days until the next book in the duology. Raven continues to prove why she is one of the best in the genre. * C.R. Jane, USA Today Bestselling Author of The Pucking Wrong Series and The Spartan Flame Trilogy *
With lush description and razor-sharp prose, Raven Kennedy’s writing ensnares as easily as the Pied Piper’s seductive song. Prepare to be instantly immersed in her deadly world of plagues. I’m already desperate for the sequel! * Julie Johnson, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of THE WIND WEAVER *
How dare this be so good. This slow-burning romantasy reads like a dark, sexy, and haunting fairy tale. I devoured it! * Ella Fields, USA Today and Sunday Times bestselling author *

About The Author

Raven Kennedy

Raven Kennedy is an international bestselling author whose passion for storytelling led her to craft her own imaginative worlds. Her dark fantasy romance series, The Plated Prisoner Series, has achieved international acclaim, with rights sold in over twenty countries. The series has garnered significant recognition, becoming a New York Times, USA Today, Sunday Times, and Spiegel bestseller. It reached the #1 position in the Amazon store and has sold more than six million copies globally.

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