Deadly Ever After
By (Author) Brittany Johnson
Penguin Putnam Inc
G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'
3rd December 2025
United States
Young Adult
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Abuse / exploitation
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQIA+
Hardback
288
Width 140mm, Height 210mm, Spine 18mm
391g
Two dead princesses must find true love's kiss to be brought back to life in this heart-stopping romantic fantasy debut. "A captivating blend of suspense, romance, and fantasy." -Kalynn Bayron, New York Times bestselling author of Cinderella Is Dead Two dead princesses must find true love's kiss to be brought back to life in this heart-stopping romantic fantasy debut. "A captivating blend of suspense, romance, and fantasy." -Kalynn Bayron, New York Times bestselling author of Cinderella Is Dead Amala has spent her whole life trying to be the perfect princess- delicate, quiet, obedient. But when she's murdered on the night of her wedding, her story is cut short before it begins. Kha'dasia has been told her whole life that she is too rough, too loud, too much. She's no ordinary princess but a ruthless warrior on a quest to fulll her late brother's dying wish. Except she dies before reaching her destination. When both girls wake up in a cursed forest, the gods offer them a second chance at life-if they can find true love's kiss. But there's a catch, the gods warn. While the right kiss will save you, the wrong kiss will kill you. On their journey, the princesses must overcome challenges that force them to face the truth of their lives...and their deaths. And as Amala and Kha'dasia grow closer, they can't help but wonder if true love has been standing right in front of them all along.
"A captivating blend of suspense, romance, and fantasy that will keep readers turning the pages. Johnsons writing effortlessly draws readers into a unique and immersive setting that feels magical on every level. This fairytale, where the princesses save themselves, is a must read. Kalynn Bayron, New York Times bestselling author of Cinderella Is Dead
Brittany Johnson is a contributor in the YA anthology We Mostly Come Out at Night (Running Press Teen/Hachette, 2024). She has also published articles with The Mighty, Autostraddle, and Medium on the intersections of race, mental health, gender, and sexuality. Deadly Ever After is her debut novel, and it's a love letter to soft Black girls who rarely get to see themselves in media.