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'Charming and insightful, tender yet honest' C.L. CLARKOne curse. Two destinies. A thousand stolen gods.ON ONE SIDE OF THE WORLD, Aleya Ana-Ulai is desperate for a chance. Her family have written her off as a mistake, but she's determined to prove every last one of them wrong.ON THE OTHER, Kirby of Wall's End is searching for redemption. An ancient curse tore her life apart, but to fix it, she'll have to leave everything behind.Fate sets them both on the path to Nivela, a city once poised to conquer the world with the power of a thousand stolen gods. Now the gates are closed and the old magic slumbers. Dead - or waiting for a spark to light it anew . . .Two women embark on an epic journey in this Sunday Times bestselling sapphic fantasy with a slow-burn romance inspired by the fall of Rome, from the author of the Frontier and Floating Hotel.READERS LOVE IDOLFIRE'Grace Curtis, you've made a believer out of me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The warmth, the joy, the *art* of IDOLFIRE made it a delicious reading experience that I took pains to savour over many week' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book has officially solidified Grace Curtis as an auto-buy author for me. I can't wait to see what she does next!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'My perfect book everything about it feels so perfect for what I want! I love a quest, I love an interesting magic, I love a bit of intrigue, I love love!!!! What a book! One of the greatest quest books of all time??? An absolute banger a million stars a million hearts' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Truly a delight! i warmly recommend it far and wide, even to those who might not think they'd be into it. give it a go!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Charming and insightful, tender yet honest' C.L. CLARKOne curse. Two destinies. A thousand stolen gods.ON ONE SIDE OF THE WORLD, Aleya Ana-Ulai is desperate for a chance. Her family have written her off as a mistake, but she's determined to prove every last one of them wrong.ON THE OTHER, Kirby of Wall's End is searching for redemption. An ancient curse tore her life apart, but to fix it, she'll have to leave everything behind.Fate sets them both on the path to Nivela, a city once poised to conquer the world with the power of a thousand stolen gods. Now the gates are closed and the old magic slumbers. Dead - or waiting for a spark to light it anew . . .Two women embark on an epic journey in this Sunday Times bestselling sapphic fantasy with a slow-burn romance inspired by the fall of Rome, from the author of the Frontier and Floating Hotel.READERS LOVE IDOLFIRE'Grace Curtis, you've made a believer out of me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The warmth, the joy, the *art* of IDOLFIRE made it a delicious reading experience that I took pains to savour over many week' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book has officially solidified Grace Curtis as an auto-buy author for me. I can't wait to see what she does next!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'My perfect book everything about it feels so perfect for what I want! I love a quest, I love an interesting magic, I love a bit of intrigue, I love love!!!! What a book! One of the greatest quest books of all time??? An absolute banger a million stars a million hearts' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Truly a delight! i warmly recommend it far and wide, even to those who might not think they'd be into it. give it a go!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Charming and insightful, tender yet honest' C.L. CLARKOne curse. Two destinies. A thousand stolen gods.Two women embark on an epic journey in this Sunday Times bestselling sapphic fantasy with a slow-burn romance inspired by the fall of Rome, from the author of the Frontier and Floating Hotel.ON ONE SIDE OF THE WORLD, Aleya Ana-Ulai is desperate for a chance. Her family have written her off as a mistake, but she's determined to prove every last one of them wrong.ON THE OTHER, Kirby of Wall's End is searching for redemption. An ancient curse tore her life apart, but to fix it, she'll have to leave everything behind.Fate sets them both on the path to Nivela, a city once poised to conquer the world with the power of a thousand stolen gods. Now the gates are closed and the old magic slumbers. Dead - or waiting for a spark to light it anew . . .READERS LOVE IDOLFIRE'Grace Curtis, you've made a believer out of me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The warmth, the joy, the *art* of IDOLFIRE made it a delicious reading experience that I took pains to savour over many week' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book has officially solidified Grace Curtis as an auto-buy author for me. I can't wait to see what she does next!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'My perfect book everything about it feels so perfect for what I want! I love a quest, I love an interesting magic, I love a bit of intrigue, I love love!!!! What a book! One of the greatest quest books of all time??? An absolute banger a million stars a million hearts' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Truly a delight! i warmly recommend it far and wide, even to those who might not think they'd be into it. give it a go!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Be careful what you pray for. Cod became an archaeologist to chase the ghost of her hero, Aleya Ana-Ulai. History may have written Aleya off as a myth, but Cod is determined to prove she existed, even if it means sifting through relics for the rest of her life.Then a message arrives summoning her home. Cod's former teacher has found something monumental: the ruins of an enchanted city, slumbering beneath the soil.This could be the breakthrough they've always dreamed of. But with war brewing, rival powers circling, and ancient magics stirring underfoot, their discovery soon becomes far more trouble than it's worth. Even Cod starts to wonder if some things are better left buried . . .Unbury the past in this whip-smart sapphic fantasy mystery, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Floating Hotel and Idolfire, perfect for fans of Max Gladstone and Hannah Kaner.'ALL THE MAKINGS OF A BELOVED CLASSIC' STARK HOLBORN'LOVE AND OBSESSION ARE TWO SIDES OF THE SAME COIN, AND GRACE CURTIS FLIPS IT MASTERFULLY' GEORGIA SUMMERS'BRIMMING WITH ANCIENT HISTORY, MYTH, AND PROMISE OF MAGIC' FRANCESCA MAYREADERS LOVE HEAVEN'S GRAVEYARD'The pace was perfect, with suspense that kept me on the edge of my seat''A lot of fun''Incredibly immersive''Fantasy read, murder-mystery and romance, and more''So unapologetically sapphic'

Be careful what you pray for. Cod became an archaeologist to chase the ghost of her hero, Aleya Ana-Ulai. History may have written Aleya off as a myth, but Cod is determined to prove she existed, even if it means sifting through relics for the rest of her life.Then a message arrives summoning her home. Cod's former teacher has found something monumental: the ruins of an enchanted city, slumbering beneath the soil.This could be the breakthrough they've always dreamed of. But with war brewing, rival powers circling, and ancient magics stirring underfoot, their discovery soon becomes far more trouble than it's worth. Even Cod starts to wonder if some things are better left buried . . .Unbury the past in this whip-smart sapphic fantasy mystery, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Floating Hotel and Idolfire, perfect for fans of Max Gladstone and Hannah Kaner.'ALL THE MAKINGS OF A BELOVED CLASSIC' STARK HOLBORN'LOVE AND OBSESSION ARE TWO SIDES OF THE SAME COIN, AND GRACE CURTIS FLIPS IT MASTERFULLY' GEORGIA SUMMERS'BRIMMING WITH ANCIENT HISTORY, MYTH, AND PROMISE OF MAGIC' FRANCESCA MAYREADERS LOVE HEAVEN'S GRAVEYARD'The pace was perfect, with suspense that kept me on the edge of my seat''A lot of fun''Incredibly immersive''Fantasy read, murder-mystery and romance, and more''So unapologetically sapphic'

'Curtis oozes charm and humour in this pacey debut, which will be devoured by fans of Fallout and Firefly' TAMSYN MUIR, author of GIDEON THE NINTHA heartfelt queer romance in a high noon standoff with Earth's uncertain future, full of love, loss, and laser guns. Perfect for fans of Becky Chambers and Mary Robinette Kowal.In the distant future, climate change has reduced Earth to a hard-scrabble wasteland. Saints and sinners, lawmakers and sheriffs, gunslingers and horse thieves abound. Folk are as diverse and divided as they've ever been - except in their shared suspicions when a stranger comes to town.One night a ship falls from the sky, bringing the planet's first visitor in three hundred years.She's armed, she's scared . . . and she's looking for someone.'Delightfully inventive' Kate Dylan'Be prepared to devour this book in one sitting' Beth Revis'A real treat' Max Gladstone

'Curtis oozes charm and humour in this pacey debut, which will be devoured by fans of Fallout and Firefly' TAMSYN MUIR, author of GIDEON THE NINTHA heartfelt queer romance in a high noon standoff with Earth's uncertain future, full of love, loss, and laser guns. Perfect for fans of Becky Chambers and Mary Robinette Kowal.In the distant future, climate change has reduced Earth to a hard-scrabble wasteland. Saints and sinners, lawmakers and sheriffs, gunslingers and horse thieves abound. Folk are as diverse and divided as they've ever been - except in their shared suspicions when a stranger comes to town.One night a ship falls from the sky, bringing the planet's first visitor in three hundred years.She's armed, she's scared . . . and she's looking for someone.'Delightfully inventive' Kate Dylan'Be prepared to devour this book in one sitting' Beth Revis'A real treat' Max Gladstone

'Curtis oozes charm and humour in this pacey debut, which will be devoured by fans of Fallout and Firefly' TAMSYN MUIR'I'm officially a member of the Grace Curtis fan club!' AMIE KAUFMAN'A real treat' MAX GLADSTONEA heartfelt queer romance in a high noon standoff with Earth's uncertain future, full of love, loss, and laser guns. Perfect for fans of Becky Chambers and Mary Robinette Kowal.In the distant future, climate change has reduced Earth to a hard-scrabble wasteland. Saints and sinners, lawmakers and sheriffs, gunslingers and horse thieves abound. Folk are as diverse and divided as they've ever been - except in their shared suspicions when a stranger comes to town.One night a ship falls from the sky, bringing the planet's first visitor in three hundred years.She's armed, she's scared . . . and she's looking for someone.'Delightfully inventive' KATE DYLAN'Be prepared to devour this book in one sitting' BETH REVIS READERS LOVE GRACE CURTIS'I was hooked from the start. I devoured this incredible book in two sittings and there were so many things I enjoyed about it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Simply terrific!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I absolutely adored Frontier - it's rare that a book of two halves is equally wonderful in both, but I was utterly engrossed right the way through. I loved the Western-styled atmosphere of the first half, and the unspooling story (with grand world-building) of the second' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book was such a joy to read and I could barely put it down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is a very clever, very fun and exciting book and one that I will definitely buy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Beautiful' HANNAH KANER'Quietly incredible' CATRIONA SILVEY'A joy' CLAIRE NORTHARE YOU READY TO CHECK IN?A locked room mystery that's out of this world. Full of charm and warmth, Floating Hotel is a hopeful story of misfits, rebels and found family.Welcome to the Grand Abeona Hotel: home to the very best views the galaxy has to offer. Year round it moves from planet to planet, pampering guests across the furthest reaches of the milky way. The last word in luxury - and a magnet for intrigue. Intrigues such as:Why are there love poems in the lobby intray?How many spies are currently on board?What is the true purpose of the Problem Solver's conference?And perhaps most pertinently - who is driving the ship?At the centre of these mysteries stands Carl, one time stowaway, longtime caretaker to the hotel. It's the love of his life and the only place he's ever called home. But as forces beyond Carl's comprehension converge, he has to face one final question: when is it time to let go?READERS LOVE FLOATING HOTEL'A remarkable tapestry' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Highly recommended, even for people who wouldn't usually read in this genre. Loved it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'You will love this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another fantastic novel from Curtis' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Everything I would want in a book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Perfect for fans of Becky Chambers' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Unique and brilliant' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Smart, bold and so much fun . . . I'm officially a member of the Grace Curtis fan club' AMIE KAUFMANThe Grand Budapest Hotel in space, Floating Hotel is a hopeful story of misfits, rebels and found family, perfect for fans of Becky Chambers, Martha Wells and Aliette de Bodard.Welcome to the Grand Abeona Hotel: home of the finest food, the sweetest service, and the very best views the galaxy has to offer. Year round it moves from planet to planet, system to system, pampering guests across the furthest reaches of the milky way. The last word in sub-orbital luxury - and a magnet for intrigue. Intrigues such as:Why are there love poems in the lobby intray?How many Imperial spies are currently on board?What is the true purpose of the Problem Solver's conference?And perhaps most pertinently - who is driving the ship?At the centre of these mysteries stands Carl, one time stowaway, longtime manager, devoted caretaker to the hotel. It's the love of his life and the only place he's ever called home. But as forces beyond Carl's comprehension converge on the Abeona, he has to face one final question: when is it time to let go?** AUTHORS LOVE GRACE CURTIS **'A beautiful novel . . . You will turn every page hoping for one hundred more' HANNAH KANER'Curtis oozes charm and humour' TAMSYN MUIR'An absolute marvel' BETH REVIS'A real treat' MAX GLADSTONE'Bittersweet and breathtaking' JULES ARBEAUX'Beautiful and clever, sad and hopeful, subtle and profoundly moving . . . A heartbreak and a hug' CLAIRE NORTH'If you read one sci-fi novel this year, make it this one' KATE DYLAN** READERS LOVE FLOATING HOTEL **'I was completely immersed ' Netgalley, Five Stars'Made me laugh and tear up and restore a little hope in humanity' Netgalley, Five Stars'Grace Curtis is a wonderful writer' Netgalley, Five Stars'Unique and brilliant' Netgalley, Five Stars'Deliriously divine' Netgalley, Five Stars

'Beautiful' HANNAH KANER'Quietly incredible' CATRIONA SILVEY'A joy' CLAIRE NORTHARE YOU READY TO CHECK IN?A locked room mystery that's out of this world. Full of charm and warmth, Floating Hotel is a hopeful story of misfits, rebels and found family.Welcome to the Grand Abeona Hotel: home to the very best views the galaxy has to offer. Year round it moves from planet to planet, pampering guests across the furthest reaches of the milky way. The last word in luxury - and a magnet for intrigue. Intrigues such as:Why are there love poems in the lobby intray?How many spies are currently on board?What is the true purpose of the Problem Solver's conference?And perhaps most pertinently - who is driving the ship?At the centre of these mysteries stands Carl, one time stowaway, longtime caretaker to the hotel. It's the love of his life and the only place he's ever called home. But as forces beyond Carl's comprehension converge, he has to face one final question: when is it time to let go?READERS LOVE FLOATING HOTEL'A remarkable tapestry' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Highly recommended, even for people who wouldn't usually read in this genre. Loved it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'You will love this book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another fantastic novel from Curtis' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Everything I would want in a book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Perfect for fans of Becky Chambers' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Unique and brilliant' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐