Embrace the Serpent by Sunya Mara - ISBN: 9781444983081
Paperback
Marry a monster, face court intrigue, and choose your fate.
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Embrace the Serpent

a sweeping romantic YA fantasy

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  • Paperback

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    15 September 2026

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Summary

In this sweeping romantic fantasy, a dangerous deal binds a young jeweller’s apprentice to the mysterious Serpent King in a marriage of convenience, thrusting her into a deadly game between the cunning, fearsome ruler and his rebellious huntsman. Perfect for fans of The Wrath & the Dawn and Once Upon a Broken Heart.

The Serpent King is the most eligible bachelor in the land: a monster with dark and terrible magic and the ruler of the last free kingdom. Riches and power await his f…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781444983081
ISBN-10:1444983083
Author:Sunya Mara
Publisher:Hachette Children's Group
Imprint:Tempest
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:15 September 2026
Weight:280g
Dimensions:196mm x 128mm x 32mm
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Critics Review

An exquisite jewel of a book * Ava Reid, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning *
A stunning journey with unique magic, irresistible love interests, and a poignant struggle. Readers will devour this adventure with its fairytale energy and lush world * Lexi Ryan, No.1 New York Times Bestselling Author of These Hollow Vows *
A story as multifaceted and compelling as any necklace its clever jewelsmith crafts, Embrace the Serpent will keep the reader eagerly chasing after Saphira and her Serpent King until the last page * Shveta Thakrar, author of the Andre Norton Nebula Award finalist Star Daughter *
A seductive, jewel-studded escape into a world of deception, power, and romance * Dinesh Thiru, author of Into the Sunken City *
An enchanting tale that must not be missed. Beautifully written, with luscious prose, a sweeping love story, and adventure at every turn * Angela Montoya, author of Sinner’s Isle and A Cruel Thirst *
A wild, intricate, romantic YA fantasy * The Guardian *

About The Author

Sunya Mara

Sunya Mara grew up in six different cities across five different states in the USA and now calls Los Angeles home. She studied film and business at the University of Southern California and went on to write and illustrate at Kobe Bryant’s Granity Studios. When not telling stories, she spends her time haunting old movie theatres and staring at museum walls.

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