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Discover the high stakes, action-packed romantic fantasy hit of the summer! Featuring a relic-hunter searching for an ancient Fae object to restore the magic to her world - and the cold-eyed Fae captain seeking the same . . .
I’m going across the River. And I’m going to save us all.
Yaseema is a brilliant scholar and loyal servant of the Empire — or so they think. By day, she catalogs the fae relics of her conquered kingdom. But by night, she reclaims the artefacts in secret, trying to restore magic to her dying land.
When she finds the long lost key to cross the River into the fae world, a ruthless realm awaits her there, ruled by monsters wearing beautiful skin. Even the cold-eyed captain who sees through her lies isn’t what he seems, and he is seeking the same lost relic as Yaseema: the crown of an ancient Fae Queen.
To survive, they must work together to outwit ancient curses, battle creatures born of nightmares, and find a power that could resurrect their worlds. But as secrets unravel and loyalties blur, they face the greatest danger of all: losing their heart to each other.
Perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and The Mummy, this thrilling start to a fantasy duology bursts with dangerous romance, heart-stopping twists, and a heroine who dares to steal back her future.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Discover the high stakes, action-packed romantic fantasy hit of the summer! Featuring a relic-hunter searching for an ancient Fae object to restore the magic to her world - and the cold-eyed Fae captain seeking the same . . .
I’m going across the River. And I’m going to save us all.
Yaseema is a brilliant scholar and loyal servant of the Empire — or so they think. By day, she catalogs the fae relics of her conquered kingdom. But by night, she reclaims the artefacts in secret, trying to restore magic to her dying land.
When she finds the long lost key to cross the River into the fae world, a ruthless realm awaits her there, ruled by monsters wearing beautiful skin. Even the cold-eyed captain who sees through her lies isn’t what he seems, and he is seeking the same lost relic as Yaseema: the crown of an ancient Fae Queen.
To survive, they must work together to outwit ancient curses, battle creatures born of nightmares, and find a power that could resurrect their worlds. But as secrets unravel and loyalties blur, they face the greatest danger of all: losing their heart to each other.
Perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and The Mummy, this thrilling start to a fantasy duology bursts with dangerous romance, heart-stopping twists, and a heroine who dares to steal back her future.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Praise for this book
"With sweeping stakes, an enchanting cast of characters, and a breathtaking romance, The River She Became is the adventure I've been longing for, and everything I adore in a book. Emily Varga's writing will absolutely steal your heart." - Alexandra Bracken
"A high-stakes, heart-stopping romantasy full of secrets, ancient magic, and deadly fae. With fast-paced writing and a unique, complex world, The River She Became will keep you in its thrall up until its explosive ending. I couldn't put it down!" - Kristen Ciccarelli
"With a darkly enchanting setting and magnetic, gutsy characters, The River She Became is a swoony, adventure-packed fairytale with a sinister edge. Relentlessly thrilling and achingly hopeful. I was utterly enthralled by Varga's storytelling." - Amanda M Helander
"The River She Became is a thrilling exploration of what it takes to fight for freedom, replete with a swoon-worthy love story and a protagonist who refuses to give up. If you ever dreamed of finding hidden artifacts, or found magic in history, this one's for you!" - Vaishnavi Patel
"An enthralling, twisty fantasy set in a dangerous world on a knife's edge between rebellion and tyranny. I was riveted from the first page to the last." - Ava Reid
"This book is so new and different from anything I've ever read, Emily Varga has taken this genre and made it her own. Utterly immersive and inspired, I absolutely loved it." - Lauren Roberts
"A brilliantly plotted adventure full of twists and turns, breathtaking magic, and a sizzling romance, The River She Became will sweep readers off their feet. Fierce, riveting, and spellbinding. Varga's writing absolutely shines on the page and is not to be missed." - Rebecca Ross
"All the trap-dodging, puzzle-solving thrill of Tomb Raider but with anti-colonial depth, a fascinating magic system, and a respect for artifacts as carriers of history and memory - plus a sizzling romance between two rebels fighting two different empires. A truly unique combination of everything I love coming together in one firebrand of a book." - Xiran Jay Zhao
"A high-stakes, heart-stopping romantasy full of secrets, ancient magic, and deadly fae. With fast-paced writing and a unique, complex world, The River She Became will keep you in its thrall up until its explosive ending. I couldn't put it down!" - Kristen Ciccarelli
"With a darkly enchanting setting and magnetic, gutsy characters, The River She Became is a swoony, adventure-packed fairytale with a sinister edge. Relentlessly thrilling and achingly hopeful. I was utterly enthralled by Varga's storytelling." - Amanda M Helander
"The River She Became is a thrilling exploration of what it takes to fight for freedom, replete with a swoon-worthy love story and a protagonist who refuses to give up. If you ever dreamed of finding hidden artifacts, or found magic in history, this one's for you!" - Vaishnavi Patel
"An enthralling, twisty fantasy set in a dangerous world on a knife's edge between rebellion and tyranny. I was riveted from the first page to the last." - Ava Reid
"This book is so new and different from anything I've ever read, Emily Varga has taken this genre and made it her own. Utterly immersive and inspired, I absolutely loved it." - Lauren Roberts
"A brilliantly plotted adventure full of twists and turns, breathtaking magic, and a sizzling romance, The River She Became will sweep readers off their feet. Fierce, riveting, and spellbinding. Varga's writing absolutely shines on the page and is not to be missed." - Rebecca Ross
"All the trap-dodging, puzzle-solving thrill of Tomb Raider but with anti-colonial depth, a fascinating magic system, and a respect for artifacts as carriers of history and memory - plus a sizzling romance between two rebels fighting two different empires. A truly unique combination of everything I love coming together in one firebrand of a book." - Xiran Jay Zhao
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