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Published: 16th September 2025
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Published: 11th September 2025
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Published: 16th September 2025
The Rebel and the Rose: Volume 2
By (Author) Catherine Doyle
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Simon & Schuster Ltd
11th September 2025
United Kingdom
Young Adult
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Speculative, dystopian and utopian fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories
Hardback
528
Width 153mm, Height 234mm, Spine 35mm
The bestselling enemies-to-lovers romantasy continues in the second instalment of the highly addictive (The Guardian)City of Fantome series.
The path of destiny burns with love, magic and betrayal
From a remote hilltop haven, far from the city of Fantome, Seraphine Marchant and her Order of Flames plot to eradicate shade magic with lightfire. But as Sera struggles to control her blooming powers, destiny calls her back to Fantome, and to the assassin who haunts her dreams.
Ransom Halecant get Sera out of his head. As their rivalry grows and he grapples with the responsibility of leading the Order of Daggers, he feels himself slipping further from who he wants to be. Is he doomed to a life inthe shadows Or can he forge another path
Meanwhile, rebellion is stirring in the kingdom and a dangerous prince grows in power. Forced to work together by order of the king, Sera and Ransoms conflicted hearts are tested to their limits. And all the while, an ancient prophecy is unfolding that will change the fate of Valterre forever
Praise for The Dagger and the Flame:
Lush world-building, witty dialogue and romantic tension abound in a highly addictive fantasy romp. The Guardian
Romantic, dramatic and dark. The Daily Mail
Sizzling romance, stunning world-building, spectacular writing. Lauren Roberts, bestselling author ofPowerless
Packed full of Doyle's trademark lush description and snarky banter, The Dagger and the Flame is a sprawling adventure through the treacherous streets of Fantome. Enemies to lovers, sworn-to-kill-each-other-but-let's-kiss, swoony romance, perilous mystery, cute animal sidekicks it ticks every romantasy box and will delight fans everywhere. Melinda Salisbury, author of The Sin Eater's Daughter
Fast paced, and exciting and clever, and because its Catherine Doyle, its beautifully written, too. Oh, and did I mention its really, really hot Louise ONeill author of The Surface Breaks
Gorgeous and ruthless: stand back everyone, the true rivals to lovers has arrived. Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil
Gorgeous, thrilling, and devastatingly romantic. The Dagger and the Flame is guaranteed to be your new obsession. Katherine Webber, co-author of Twin Crowns
Deftly plotted. The Bookseller Buyers Guide
Catherine Doyle returns to her roots with a tale of enemies to lovers that will have readers captivated. A tense, twisting story peppered with Doyles signature banter, this is a must-read for romantasy fans. The Irish Examiner
In this glittering young adult fantasy, Doyle plays with themes of magic, intrigue, friendship, family, morals and love in this story of cloaks and daggers. Childrens Books Ireland, Recommended Reads
Catherine Doyle is the award-winning and internationally bestselling author of the Twin Crowns series, The Storm Keepers trilogy,The Miracle on Ebenezer Street, andThe Lost Girl King. Catherine grew up in the West of Ireland, and her books have been published in over twenty-five languages. She holds a BA in psychology and an MA in publishing.