In the Veins of the Drowning
Kalie Cassidy
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
An "atmospheric and evocative" (Rachel Gillig) romantasy debut about a threatened Siren who forges a bond with a brooding, self-righteous king in order to flee the king who raised her, for fans of One Dark Window and For the Wolf. The monster is always slain... Imogen Nel is in hiding. Hiding from a cruel kingdom that believes Sirens are monstrous, blood-hungry creatures. Hiding from a king and his captain who viciously hunt her kind. Hiding from her own alluring abilities. By keeping herself from the sea, Imogen's bloodlust is dulled, and her black wings remain hidden beneath her skin. When a neighboring king comes to visit, Imogen can no longer hide. He knows precisely what she is, and he believes she can save both their kingdoms from an even greater monster. But Imogen's power threatens to violently reveal itself, and the two form a blood bond that protects them both. They flee the kingdom together, traversing waters teeming with the undead. As the lines between duty to their people and desire for each other begin to blur, Imogen worries her own ancestral powers may not be enough to kill what hunts her--the only way to defeat a monster may be to become one herself.
Product Details
Price
$19.99
$18.59
Publisher
Little Brown and Company
Publish Date
July 15, 2025
Pages
384
Dimensions
0.0 X 0.0 X 0.0 inches | 0.0 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780316587600
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About the Author
Kalie Cassidy was born and raised in Southern California and spent over a decade working in Los Angeles as a professional theater actor, coach, and acting teacher. She now lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with her children and husband.
Reviews
"Cassidy has written your new favorite romantasy couple: a king tormented by his honor and a siren grappling with her monstrosity, each of them walking the knife's edge of duty and desire. Sensual, gripping, and resonant as siren song, In the Veins of the Drowning will sink its lure into you and leave you breathless."--Allison Saft, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of A Dark and Drowning Tide
"An absolute riptide of a book. It draws you in, pulls you under. Atmospheric and evocative, Cassidy's writing sews adventure, romance, and political intrigue together while maintaining its ominous tenor. Monsters lurk, and danger knows your name. I was completely swept away."--Rachel Gillig, New York Times bestselling author of One Dark Window
"A provocative dark fantasy with all the alluring qualities of siren's song. Sensuous and lushly romantic, In the Veins of the Drowning ensorcelled me from the very first page."--Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
"As glittering as the sea and lush as its foamy waves, In the Veins of the Drowning will lure you in like a siren's call with its mysterious lore and fierce, yet tender romance. Imogen and Theo are perfect reflections of each other and I have no doubt they will ensnare the hearts of readers the way they've ensnared mine. Devastatingly atmospheric and utterly captivating."--Maddie Martinez, author of The Maiden and Her Monster
"In the Veins of the Drowning is a seductive study of the monstrous, weaving a rich tapestry of prose and emotion in which beauty has talons, memories hold magic, and blood runs deep."--Maggie Rapier, author of Soulgazer
"Perilous stakes underscore a defiant, hate-to-love affair that's as vulnerable as it is sexy. In the Veins of the Drowning is a sprawling, incandescent debut that emerges with talons and teeth."--Isabel Agajanian, author of Modern Divination
"An absolute riptide of a book. It draws you in, pulls you under. Atmospheric and evocative, Cassidy's writing sews adventure, romance, and political intrigue together while maintaining its ominous tenor. Monsters lurk, and danger knows your name. I was completely swept away."--Rachel Gillig, New York Times bestselling author of One Dark Window
"A provocative dark fantasy with all the alluring qualities of siren's song. Sensuous and lushly romantic, In the Veins of the Drowning ensorcelled me from the very first page."--Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
"As glittering as the sea and lush as its foamy waves, In the Veins of the Drowning will lure you in like a siren's call with its mysterious lore and fierce, yet tender romance. Imogen and Theo are perfect reflections of each other and I have no doubt they will ensnare the hearts of readers the way they've ensnared mine. Devastatingly atmospheric and utterly captivating."--Maddie Martinez, author of The Maiden and Her Monster
"In the Veins of the Drowning is a seductive study of the monstrous, weaving a rich tapestry of prose and emotion in which beauty has talons, memories hold magic, and blood runs deep."--Maggie Rapier, author of Soulgazer
"Perilous stakes underscore a defiant, hate-to-love affair that's as vulnerable as it is sexy. In the Veins of the Drowning is a sprawling, incandescent debut that emerges with talons and teeth."--Isabel Agajanian, author of Modern Divination
