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A Strange Hymn

by Laura Thalassa · The Bargainer #2

2017 · 390 pages · Hachette UK

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💬 Mentioned in 10+ Reddit threads

📖 103k+ Goodreads ratings

📚 Book 2 of a completed 4-book series

About this book

A siren still bearing the scars of her captivity reunites with her soulmate, the King of Night, only to find that their troubles are far from over—a mysterious threat called the Thief of Souls is still hunting through the fae realms. When they're invited to a glittering Solstice celebration in the Kingdom of Flora, what should be a chance to investigate becomes a dangerous game where nothing is as it seems and suspicion falls on the one person Callie thought she could trust completely. With soldiers vanishing under cover of blooms and enchantment, Callie must navigate a world where fae play for keeps—whether the prize is love, vengeance, or something far darker. This dark fantasy romance brims with political intrigue, simmering tension, and the kind of soulmate connection that's tested by secrets and lies.

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