The Beasts We Raise
Age 14 +
26 February 2026Imprint: First Ink
Synopsis
'A captivating romantic fantasy' - Kelly Andrew, New York Times-bestselling author of Your Blood, My Bones on The Beasts We Bury
Marry her enemy. Save her realm. Forsake her heart.
Mancella has defeated her tyrannous father and ascended the throne - but her fractured realm and unruly magic threaten to destroy everything she has won. Rumours swirl of a secret enemy plotting her downfall. Her budding romance with Silver, thief-turned-confidant, is the only thing keeping Mance together.
A proposal from Reltas, the leader of a neighbouring nation, offers a chance of healing – but a strategic marriage is hardly what Mance or Silver had in mind.
Desperate to avoid the marriage to arrogant Reltas, Mance seeks to tame her magic and cultivate other allies. If she fails, there will be war.
What is the price of peace when hearts are on the line?
Details
26 February 2026464 pages
9781035041824Imprint: First Ink
Reviews
The Beasts We Bury captured me with its world of unique and terrible magic. Mancella and Silver were characters I loved cheering for every step of the way. D.L. Taylor's enchanting debut makes me eager for more.Erin Beaty, author of The Traitor's Trilogy and Blood and Moonlight
A fun, classic YA fantasy romp that I absolutely raced through.Sarah Underwood, author of Lies We Sing to the Sea on The Beasts We Bury.
