{"product_id":"sing-me-to-sleep-a-darkly-enchanting-young-adult-fantasy-9781399718417","title":"Sing Me to Sleep: a darkly enchanting young adult fantasy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIn this seductive YA fantasy debut, a siren must choose between protecting her family and following her heart in a prejudiced kingdom where her existence is illegal. Saoirse Sorkova survives on secrets, pretending to be a fae and working as an assassin for dangerous mercenaries. When a blackmailer threatens her sister, Saoirse's investigation takes her to the royal palace, where she becomes the personal bodyguard to the Crown Prince. Saoirse expects to despise Prince Hayes, but he is kind, thoughtful, and charming, and she finds herself increasingly drawn to him. However, when he tasks her with investigating a killer plaguing the kingdom, Saoirse discovers that the killer is herself. Trapped by her deadly double life, Saoirse must save her sister from herself before she can leave the palace. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 400 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWords have the power to wound, and music has the ability to take lives. Burton's debut novel, The Cruel Prince meets To Kill a Kingdom in this captivating YA fantasy, where a siren must navigate a prejudiced kingdom where her existence is deemed illegal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaoirse Sorkova, the last siren in her kingdom, lives a life of secrets. With the ability to sing any man to an early grave, her existence is a constant threat. However, if her true identity were ever revealed, it would mean the end of her life. By day, Saoirse disguises herself as a fae, pretending to be the perfect soldier-in-training. By night, she fulfils her darker desires as an assassin for dangerous mercenaries. Yet, the most significant secret she withholds is her inability to control her Siren powers or her relentless desire to kill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen a blackmailer threatens her sister, Saoirse's investigation leads her to the royal palace, where she assumes the role of the Crown Prince's personal bodyguard. Saoirse initially expects to despise Prince Hayes. However, as she spends more time with him, she discovers a kind, thoughtful, and charming side to him. She finds herself increasingly drawn to him, until he assigns her with investigating a killer plaguing the kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe catch: the killer is Saoirse. Trapped in her deadly double life, Saoirse cannot leave the palace until she saves her sister. But the question remains: who will save her from herself?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBurton's debut novel is a mesmerizing blend of faes, sirens, and enchanting siren song. Readers will be captivated by the intricate world-building, the complex characters, and the thrilling plot twists. With its captivating prose and unforgettable characters, The Cruel Prince meets To Kill a Kingdom in this must-read YA fantasy debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 628g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 165 x 242 x 36 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781399718417\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gabi Burton","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44310016753914,"sku":"9781399718417","price":12.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1688127716967_book.jpg?v=1688197995","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/sing-me-to-sleep-a-darkly-enchanting-young-adult-fantasy-9781399718417","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}