Mortal Things

'A dark dream of a book.' Victoria Aveyard 'A riveting, magical read.' Rebecca Ross 'Addictive, haunting, and achingly romantic.' Kristen Ciccarelli 'Contemporary fantasy at its best.' Chloe Gong 'An epic, twisty, and vividly imagined tale of star-crossed love.' Ava Reid

Rose Lin Fairchild didn't believe in gods, but one chose her anyway. Ever since Rose was marked by Raven, the god of Death, she has been forced to work as his Harbinger, carrying out his every whim and command. She despises her role – but it's the only thing keeping her best friend alive. When a murder rocks the world of the gods, Rose is suddenly thrust into the immortal realm's spotlight as Raven's proposed heir. To prove herself to the gods, she must first complete a series of trials set by her fiercest rival – Étienne Beauchard, notorious for his sly wit and charming good looks. As Rose and Étienne's hostility evolves into an intense connection, they unravel a conspiracy that the gods have long been trying to hide. But their fight for the truth threatens to break their bond and engulf them in all-out war, leaving the pair facing an impossible decision. How far would you go to save the one you love? Set in a world of insatiable immortals, their eternal rivalries, and the humans trapped between them, Mortal Thingsis a cinematic and sweeping new fantasy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu, perfect for fans ofA Darker Shade of Magic andThe Crimson Moth 'This book was impossible to put down.' Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Marie Lu truly at her finest.'Reader Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A fast-paced, enticing read that I completely consumed.'Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Epic, twisty, and vividly imagined fantasy.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This story will latch onto your soul.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Release date

Audiobook: 29 October 2026