In this captivating blend of contemporary and epic, Tamsin Lark must break a curse before it destroys everything she holds dear. An instant New York Times bestseller, The Silver Curse is the first volume in Alexandra Bracken's Arthurian fantasy series, inspired by the legend of King Arthur.
Born without any magic, Tamsin Lark never wanted to be part of Boston's magical underworld, which is filled with cunning witches and emptiers—people who spend their entire lives searching for powerful lost relics. However, when her adoptive father disappears without even saying goodbye, Tamsin and her brother are left with no choice but to embark on dangerous journeys in search of missing treasures to stay alive.
Seven years later, the brothers continue to scrape by by working for a living. However, rumors suggest that their father, shortly before disappearing, found an important ring from the legend of King Arthur. To obtain the artifact, one of the world's most powerful ancient sorceresses launches a competition: whoever brings the ring first will win a fantastic reward. With all the emptiers eager to find the treasure, Tamsin knows that many may even kill to obtain it.
The hunt becomes relentless, and she'll need all the help she can get, forcing her to join forces with her arch-nemesis, Emrys Dye, whom she wouldn't want to see painted gold. Rich, handsome, gifted with magic, and charming to a fault, Emrys is everything Tamsin isn't... how can she trust him?
Together, they will embark on an adventure filled with dark magic, love, and revenge as they journey to the ruins of Avalon, which hold a deadly secret so powerful it could awaken ghosts from the past and destroy everything Tamsin holds dear.
“Filled with magic, danger, romance, and heartbreak.” — Leigh Bardugo, bestselling author of Shadow and Bone and Ninth House .
"Filled with action and devastating romance, this story will leave you nail-biting and speechless. The Silver Curse is absolutely legendary." — Jennifer Lynn Barnes, bestselling author of the Inheritance Games series.
"The world-building complements the dynamic plot, which balances horror and deception with humor and tenderness. There's a gripping romance (...), but it's Tamsin's pessimistic yet rewarding journey to hope, confidence, and self-acceptance that's the heart of the story." — Publishers Weekly
