The Age of Beasts Series

In this lush follow-up to New York Times bestselling author Kalyn Josephson’s THE LIBRARY OF AMORLIN, the quest to break Allaster’s curse takes Kasira on a journey across the continent…and right back home to the heart of the Library itself.

“Pure magic—equal parts heart-pounding adventure, clever twists, and slow-burn romance.” —Adrienne Young

Former con artist Kasira has found her true home at the Library of Amorlin and fallen in love with Allaster, the prickly Librarian who guards it. But Allaster is losing his battle against the curse that will turn him into a dangerous beast. Every day a little more of his humanity slips away; soon, Kasira will have no choice but to take his life.

Too stubborn to give up hope, Kasira swears to find another solution, though she has few allies and fewer leads. Kasira is sure there’s a connection between the Library’s fading magic and the curse borne by every Librarian—a secret buried in the Library’s past. But sifting through manuscripts and artifacts can’t take precedence as their enemies prepare to strike again.

With time running out, Kasira must discover the truth of the Library’s origins, root out the treachery in their midst, and find a way to set the Library—and Allaster—to rights. The answers may prove painful, but Kasira finally knows what she’s fighting for . . . and she doesn’t like to lose.

A brilliant con artist and a secretive librarian collide in New York Times bestselling author Kalyn Josephson’s enchanting adult fantasy debut packed with twists, tricks, slowburn romantic tension, and magical creatures — perfect for fans of S.A. MacLean, Mai Corland, and K.A. Linde.

***DELUXE LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER with stenciled edges, a beautiful foil-stamped hardcover, map insert, and exclusive interior design with full-color character art and illustrated endpapers!*** Only while supplies last.

“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

Kasira used to be a masterful con artist: choosing her target, building trust, judging the precise moment to make her move. Now, she’s working off a lengthy prison sentence by hunting dangerous magical creatures on behalf of the fanatical kingdom of Kalthos.

But Kasira’s past catches up to her when the ambassador from Kalthos arrives at her camp with a deal: her freedom in exchange for infiltrating and destabilizing the magical institution meant to protect all six kingdoms—the Library of Amorlin.

When Kasira assumes the role of the new Assistant Librarian, she enters an enchanting world brimming with books and beasts, tempting her with a life she can never have. But Kasira’s real future depends on her long con to bring down the Librarian. Unfortunately, Allaster is as prickly as he is handsome, and his monstrous secrets are about to catch up with them both . . .