'Marie Lu exquisitely explores what it means to be human against the dangerous allure of immortals. Imagination and power, love and yearning, hope and betrayal―Mortal Things has it all. A riveting, magical read that is impossible to put down.' Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Divine Rivals
Mortal Things
Marie Lu‘A dark dream of a book.’ Victoria Aveyard
‘A riveting, magical read.’ Rebecca Ross
‘Addictive, haunting, and achingly romantic.’ Kristen Ciccarelli
‘Contemporary fantasy at its best.’ Chloe Gong
‘An epic, twisty, and vividly imagined tale of star-crossed love.’ Ava Reid
Rose Lin Fairchild didn’t believe in gods, but one chose her anyway.
Ever since Rose was marked by Raven, the god of Death, she has been forced to work as his Harbinger, carrying out his every whim and command. She despises her role – but it’s the only thing keeping her best friend alive.
When a murder rocks the world of the gods, Rose is suddenly thrust into the immortal realm’s spotlight as Raven’s proposed heir. To prove herself to the gods, she must first complete a series of trials set by her fiercest rival – Étienne Beauchard, notorious for his sly wit and charming good looks.
As Rose and Étienne’s hostility evolves into an intense connection, they unravel a conspiracy that the gods have long been trying to hide. But their fight for the truth threatens to break their bond and engulf them in all-out war, leaving the pair facing an impossible decision. How far would you go to save the one you love?
Set in a world of insatiable immortals, their eternal rivalries, and the humans trapped between them, Mortal Things is a cinematic and sweeping new fantasy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu, perfect for fans of A Darker Shade of Magic and The Crimson Moth
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‘A fast-paced, enticing read that I completely consumed.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Epic, twisty, and vividly imagined fantasy.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This story will latch onto your soul.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Reviews
'A haunting dance between the mortal and immortal worlds―Mortal Things is a dark dream of a book. I was immediately drawn in, tangled up in love and mystery, death and lies. Marie Lu continues to entrance me!' Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Red Queen series and the Realm Breaker trilogy
'A mesmerizing opener into a world steered by the gods and their games. Mortal Things is contemporary fantasy at its best―each revelation altering the balance between humanity and unfathomable cosmic fate. Marie Lu is unrivaled when it comes to an enthralling tale.' Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of These Violent Delights
'An epic, twisty, and vividly imagined tale of star-crossed love like only Marie Lu can write. I was gripped from the very first page to the last.' Ava Reid, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
'Mortal Things is a dark and lovely dream of a book, haunted by lost souls and hungry gods. I don't know how she keeps doing it, but I'm so grateful to have a new Marie Lu world to fall in love with.' Alix E. Harrow, New York Times-bestselling author
'With unforgettable characters, wicked twists, and exhilarating tension simmering through its dark heart, Mortal Things is an absolute must read―I couldn’t put it down!' Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times-bestselling author
'Mortal Things is the divine fantasy we’ve been waiting for ― a lush, gods-and-mortals romance brimming with slow burn tension, betrayal, and the agonizing question of how far love can push us past the limits of our humanity.' Adrienne Young, New York Times-bestselling author of Fallen City
'Addictive, haunting, and achingly romantic, Mortal Things is a love letter to being mortal. In a world that tells us to be anything but, Marie Lu has crafted an epic tale where the most powerful thing we can do is insist on staying human.' Kristen Ciccarelli, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Crimson Moth
