The Curse of Saints is full of adventure, mystery, magic, deception, and desire. I couldn't put this book down! It had me captivated from the very beginning with a great set of characters, each with their own interesting roles and personalities that made me want to know more about each of them and their backgrounds. The story follows Aya, the Queens's eyes, as she embarks on a quest to discover ancient knowledge to help understand her own power and the darkness she fears will consume her. With a slow simmering romance and a will they won't/ they trope the book keeps you hanging on, hoping that Aya can work out how to control her power, her anger, and find a way to help the realm in the approaching war.

Naomi Alderman is the bestselling author of The Power, which won the the Women's Prize for Fiction, as well as Disobedience, The Liars' Gospel, and The Lessons.