In the Ravenous Dark

Hardback Published on: 18/05/2021
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Synopsis

Power never dies . . . and neither does desire.

A pansexual bloodmage reluctantly teams up with an undead spirit to start a rebellion among the living and the dead, in this dark fantasy by A.M. Strickland, author of Beyond the Black Door.

In Thanopolis, magic is rare - and closely controlled. Those blessed - or cursed - with power are kept under constant guard, assigned to undead spirits who watch their every move.

Ever since her father died to save her from this fate, Rovan has kept her magic a closely guarded secret - until an accident exposes her powers for the world to see, and her tenuous freedom comes crashing to an end.

Brought to the royal palace against her will, and thrust into a maelstrom of intrigue and deception, Rovan is drawn to two people she cannot fully trust: Lydea, a beguiling and rebellious princess struggling against her own destiny, and Ivrilos, the handsome, powerful spirit she has been bound to, who can control Rovan, body and soul.

Together, they uncover a terrible secret that could destroy everyone in Thanopolis - the living and the dead. To save them, Rovan will have to start a rebellion in both the mortal world and the underworld, and find a way to trust the princess and the undead spirit vying for her heart - if she doesn't betray them first . . .

A.M. Strickland's richly imagined dark fantasy features court intrigue, a revolution that stretches across life and death, and a pansexual love triangle that will leave readers desperate to find out what happens next.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • ISBN: 9781529370461
  • Number of pages: 400
  • Dimensions: 238 x 160 x 38 mm
  • Weight: 620g
  • Languages: English

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In the Ravenous Dark
Great characters but lacking in world-building
There was a lot to enjoy here, but ultimately I felt that the world building was a bit lacking and the plotting was a bit muddled. We follow Rovan, a young... READ MORE
Laura Newsholme
In the Ravenous Dark
Arc review
Thank you firstly to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for providing me with an early copy of this book. If you're looking for a queer fantasy full of acti... READ MORE
Jess
In the Ravenous Dark
Interesting new YA fantasy
Thank you to #netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this. This book is original in its ideas weaving a world in which bloodmages have... READ MORE
Kate Keaveny
In the Ravenous Dark
Unique Magic System
I started this as a read along but ended up reading it all at once. The world building is a little simple but the magic system is quite unique - blood mage... READ MORE
Lara Olafisoye
In the Ravenous Dark
A dark and queer fantasy standalone
A dark and magical fantasy standalone, filled to the brim with queer representation, vibrant characters and gore. The story follows Rovan, a weaver who is... READ MORE
Evelien Jon
In the Ravenous Dark
An intrigue rollercoaster
This book really felt like an intrigue rollercoaster; when I say the variety in action fluctuates I am not kidding. In some parts of the story I completely... READ MORE
Rose Gant
In the Ravenous Dark
Great YA Fantasy with LGBTQ+ representation
A pansexual bloodmage reluctantly teams up with an undead spirit to start a rebellion among the living and the dead. Firstly Thank you to NetGalley and A.M... READ MORE
Sabrina Burton
In the Ravenous Dark
Superb in every way
"Shadowed by death. Bound to darkness." Wow. This book was incredible and honestly such a standout for the genre, I am so pleased I discovered this title a... READ MORE
Katy Gower
In the Ravenous Dark
deliciously queer
I love this book. A pansexual bloodmage gets pulled into a supernatural conspiracy and fights the patriarchy? Yes please. While I was super excited for thi... READ MORE
Fabienne Schwizer
In the Ravenous Dark
A Triumph!
With Thanks to A.M Strickland and Hodder & Stoughton for an advanced readers copy of this book. 5 Stars. Simply put, its brilliant. Stand alone fanta... READ MORE
Colleen Kitley
In the Ravenous Dark
Thanks Netgalley! I loved it so much
Thank you to Netgalley for sending me an ebook copy of this before it’s release! Where to begin? I honestly am speechless after that book. In the Ravenou... READ MORE
Malak El Souri
In the Ravenous Dark
Magically lush and captivatingly dark,perfect for fans of YA Fantasy!
A.M Strickland’s new YA Fantasy stand-alone is Magically lush and Captivatingly dark;with a masterfully written ,Greco-Roman inspired setting and a witty h... READ MORE
Natasha
In the Ravenous Dark
One to Watch!
This story was incredible - intricate and creative. I read it despite being in a really busy time at work - little by little in every break I had because I... READ MORE
Becky Halliburton
In the Ravenous Dark
New Gothic Fantasy
I don't really like the cover of In The Ravenous Dark, but thats about the only thing that I didn't love about this book! A gothic tale of magical bloodlin... READ MORE
Liv Burrell
In the Ravenous Dark
A phenomenal story about dark magic, love and with great queer rep
In The Ravenous Dark by A.M. Strickland follows Rovan, a pansexual bloodmage who has always kept her magic hidden since her father died to protect her. Tha... READ MORE
Ylenia P.
In the Ravenous Dark
The gothic ancient Greece story we all deserve
In the Ravenous Dark is the gothic Greek queer story we all deserve. In In the Ravenous Dark we meet Rovan, a bloodmage who teams up with an undead spirit... READ MORE
The Bookish Historian
In the Ravenous Dark
Great LGBTQ+ Rep
In the Ravenous Dark was one of the best books I've read this year, it kept me gripped from beginning to end and feeling all the emotions throughout! One o... READ MORE
Rosie Bailey