Within the Heart of Wicked Creatures : An epic new rivals-to-lovers YA fantasy

The Hunger Games meets Stranger Things in this Surinamese-inspired adventure, where bloodmoon-cursed Priya enters a secretive academy for the gifted to fight against attacking colonisers.

<p><i>A blood moon curse.</i><br><br><i>A ruthless academy for magic users.</i><br><br> <i>A dark forest harbouring dangerous secrets.</i><br><br><b><i>Get ready for a new, unputdownable YA fantasy with Surinamese influence and a swoon-worthy rivals-to-lovers romance, perfect for fans of </i>The Hunger Games<i> and </i>Stranger Things<i>.</i></b><br><br>Born during the blood moon and cursed with the dangerous ability to manipulate other people's souls, <b>Priya has to hide her power or face death.<br></b><br>But when Priya wins a place to attend the country's elite military academy in Kuwatta, <b>her curse is revealed to be a gift and everything changes</b>. With a centuries-old war still raging and strange dangers lurking, Priya must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice for her people and her country.<br><br><b>An electrifying and gripping story of belonging and survival.</b></p>