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What We Devour

What We Devour

Published in
2021
3.28
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Description

The story of a girl who must tether herself to a violent ruler to save her crumbling world. Lorena Adler has a secret—she holds the power of the banished gods, the Noble and the Vile, inside her. She has spent her entire life hiding from the world and her past. She’s content to spend her days as an undertaker in a small town, marry her best friend, Julian, and live an unfulfilling life so long as no one uncovers her true nature. But when the notoriously bloodthirsty and equally Vile crown prince comes to arrest Julian’s father, he immediately recognizes Lorena for what she is. So she makes a deal—a fair trial for her betrothed’s father in exchange for her service to the crown. The prince is desperate for her help. He’s spent years trying to repair the weakening Door that holds back the Vile…and he’s losing the battle. As Lorena learns more about the Door and the horrifying price it takes to keep it closed, she’ll have to embrace both parts of herself to survive.
Age
14-18
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
336 pages

Why to read

  • Explores deep moral questions
  • Features a strong, complex female protagonist
  • Blends dark fantasy with elements of mythology
  • Engages with themes of power and sacrifice