

They are both strong and flawed, and they-even more strikingly-embrace those qualities in themselves and each other. Hodge succeeds in creating a refreshingly human and real protagonist and love interest. “An intricate and arresting tale well worth readers’ time. This is a book you will want to read as fast as you can for the intricate plot and as slowly as you can to savor the gorgeous world-building and the ravishing love story.” - Sherry Thomas, author of THE BURNING SKY Maas, New York Times bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series

I adored it, and can’t wait to read Hodge’s next novel!” - Sarah J. “A dazzling and clever retelling, CRUEL BEAUTY is delightfully dark, lushly romantic, and utterly spellbinding. “A completely engrossing tale.” - Alex Flinn, New York Times bestselling author of BEASTLY and TOWERING
