Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author of the Wicked Lovely series, returns to the ethereal and bloodthirsty world of faery in this dramatic story of the precarious space between two worlds—and the people who must thrive there.
Lilywhite Abernathy is a criminal—she's half human, half fae, and since the time before she was born her very blood has been illegal. A war has been raging between humans and faeries, and the Queen of Blood and Rage, ruler of the fae courts, wants to avenge the tragic death of her heir due to the actions of reckless humans.
Lily's father has always shielded her from the truth, but when she's sent to the prestigious St. Columba's school, she's delivered straight into the arms of a fae Sleeper cell—the Black Diamonds.
The Diamonds are planted in the human world as the sons and daughters of the most influential families, and tasked with destroying it from within. Against her will, Lilywhite's been chosen to join them . . . and even the romantic attention of the fae rock singer Creed Morrison isn't enough to keep Lily from wanting to run back to the familiar world she knows.
Don’t miss the lush, gripping follow-up, One Blood Ruby!
A secret war. A school full of spies. And one fae rock star who could be her downfall.
- Fae Sleeper Cell: At St. Columba’s, the children of the elite aren’t just students—they’re the Black Diamonds, a group of fae assassins hiding in plain sight.
- A Reluctant Heroine: Lilywhite Abernathy’s very blood is illegal. She never asked to be part of a war, but now she’s been chosen to join the fight against the human world she calls home.
- Fae Romance: Creed Morrison is a rock star with a dangerous secret. His attention might be the only thing that makes Lily feel alive… or the one thing that gets her killed.
- Hidden Worlds & Ancient War: Caught between the modern human world and the vengeful Queen of Blood and Rage, Lily must navigate the treacherous politics of the fae courts or be destroyed by them.
"Replete with action, the supernatural, diverse characters, and young love, this urban fantasy is sure to be extremely popular among fans of modern faery tales."
