USA Today Bestseller and Independent Press Bestseller
Former con artist Kasira expected to spend her life as a soldier, miserably working off her prison sentence by hunting down magical creatures for the fanatical kingdom of Kalthos. But when the Kalish ambassador arrives with a non-negotiable assignment, Kasira finds herself swept into the biggest con of her life: infiltrating the Library of Amorlin.
As the heart of all magic and the protector of magical creatures throughout the six kingdoms, the Library is historically politically neutral. Kasira is meant to pose as the new Assistant to spy for the ambassador and destabilize the Library from the inside, clearing the way to dethrone its Librarian.
But when she arrives, Kasira learns that the Library is not all she was told it would be. Neither is the prickly, handsome Librarian, Allaster, whose own monstrous secrets are about to catch up with him.
Swept into the enchanting world of the Library, Kasira’s reluctant con is jeopardized by her growing affection for the wondrous life the Library promises…and by her complicated, burgeoning attraction to Allaster. As the ambassador’s game closes in, Kasira must decide where her loyalties lie: to her newfound home, or to her own survival?
Praise for Amorlin
“Absolutely fantastic—I couldn’t put this book down! A stunning, absorbing, and timely tale about a wondrous library, magical beasts, and a conwoman with both everything and nothing to lose. I loved it!” —Sarah Beth Durst,New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
“Fierce, clever, and utterly enthralling. The Library of Amorlin is a feast of imagination, propelled by scheming characters, viciously endearing beasts, and claw-sharp twists that had me glued to the pages. Consider my heart pledged to the Library.” —S. A. McLean, author of The Phoenix Keeper
“Immersive and compelling, it kept me up past my bedtime with complex characters, an enchanting setting, and page-turning tension.” —Melissa Caruso, author of The Last Hour Between Worlds
“With world-building as wondrous as it is inventive, Josephson draws us into a story of cons and costs, of lies and loss, while forcing us to reckon with that all-too-important question: what are we willing to sacrifice to survive, and what happens when that is not enough?” —K. M. Enright, Sunday Times bestselling author of Mistress of Lies
“A delightful escapade of a book filled with clever cons, charming characters, and magic that breathes off the page.” —Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust Thief
“A dazzling story with a fantastical heart, The Library of Amorlin offers readers a richly-imagined world to get lost in, complete with a menagerie of magical creatures and slow-burn tension that sets the pages alight.” —Laura R. Samotin, author of The Sins on Their Bones
“Pure magic—equal parts heart-pounding adventure, clever twists, and slow-burn romance. Kasira’s journey is a spellbinding reminder that wonder, once lost, can always be found again.” —Adrienne Young,New York Times bestselling author
“Enthralling at every turn, The Library of Amorlin is as cosy and romantic as it is mysterious—a Howl’s Moving Castle for the beast lovers at heart.” —Brittney Arena, author of A Dance of