Eight Will Fall

Description

In a world where magic is illegal, eight criminals led by rebellious Larkin are sent on a mission to rid their kingdom of monsters. Descending into an underground world full of unspeakable horrors, Larkin and her crew must use their forbidden magic to survive. As they fight in the shadows, Larkin finds a light in Amias, a fellow outlaw with a notorious past. Soon, Larkin and Amias realize that their destinies are intertwined and she dares to dream of a future where they can freely practice magic. But as the beasts grow in number and her band is picked off one by one, Larkin is forced to confront a terrible truth: They were never meant to return. Lovers of dark, high-octane adventure will be enthralled by this genre-bending YA fantasy standalone, perfect for fans of Kendare Blake and Leigh Bardugo.

Sarah Harian grew up in the foothills of Yosemite. She received her BA in English Education and MFA. in creative writing at Fresno State University. She currently lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and her dog and will likely (hopefully) be a West Coaster for life. She also has a fondness for hiking, Bethesda games, adventure novels, and sharing a wonderful meal with equally wonderful people. sarahharian.com

As gut-wrenching as it is deliciously eerie, Harian spins a tale of betrayal, loss, and the powerful notion of using emotions to become your true self. --Sara Wolf, New York Times-bestselling author of Bring Me Their Hearts A group of people with divergent personalities fighting to survive a world-ending heist together tempts comparisons to Leigh Bardugo's stunning Grishaverse books.--Booklist