'Mesmerizing and magical' SARAH BETH DURST'Darkly whimsical and utterly heartwrenching' V. L. BOVALINOEnter the beautiful and cutthroat world of magic and secret societies, where a bookseller must contend with a rival that will push her far past her limits. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Catelyn Wilson. The bookshop must have an owner. . . If you want a story that will change your life, Chiron's bookshop is where you go. For those lucky enough to grace its doors, it's a glimpse into a world of deadly bargains and powerful, magical books. For Cassandra Fairfax, it's a reminder of everything she lost, when Chiron kicked her out and all but shuttered the shop. Since then, she's used her skills in less . . . ethical ways, trading stolen books and magical readings to wealthy playboys looking for power money can't buy. Then Chiron dies. And if Cassandra knows anything, it's this: the bookshop must always have an owner. To restore the shop, she'll need the help of Lowell Sharpe, a rival bookseller who is everything Cassandra is not - and knows it, too. But as she is plunged into a world of unscrupulous collectors, deadly ink magic and shady societies, a dark force threatens to unravel the bookshops entirely . . . READERS LOVE THE BOOKSHOP BELOW 'This book comes alive with believable characters, all with secrets and questionable pasts' 'This book has everything I want in a slower paced fantasy' 'Absolutely ate this book up. 10/10' 'A murder mystery, magical bookshop and rivals to lovers this was the perfect start to Autumn' 'Like curling up with a cup of tea in a bookstore that might also curse you' 'A must read for every booklover!' 'A book about bookshops - pure indulgent magic from start to finish'
