Praise for Melissa Marr’s books:
“Complex and involving.” —New York Times on Fragile Eternity
“Melissa Marr adds elegantly to the sub-genre of Urban Faery with this enticing, well-researched fantasy.” —Washington Post on Wicked Lovely
“A creatively creepy gothic tale for grown-ups.” —USA Today, on Graveminder
“A fully imagined faery world that even non-fantasy (or faerie) lovers will want to delve into.” —Publishers Weekly on Wicked Lovely
“Plan ahead to read this one, because you won’t be able to put it down! Haunting, captivating, brilliant!” ―Library Journal, starred review of Graveminder
In a world where magic, desire, and duty collide, it is beauty who is fated to kill the beast in a lush historical fantasy of secrets and star-crossed love by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr.
New York Times bestselling author and master storyteller Melissa Marr is known for her wonderfully imaginative fantasy series for young adults (Wicked Lovely) and adults (Graveminder) which blend mythological themes and folklore with contemporary settings. She is set to release her highly anticipated new historical fantasy romance novel, A TREASON OF MAGIC, on June 23, 2026 (47North). It’s a sapphic “Buffy-meets-Bridgerton” tale of star-crossed love and ancient curses with a female duke, a Regency Era faery hunter, and the monster she must defeat. The first in a duology of standalones, it’s a thrilling start to a lush world of reimagined faery tales.
“A TREASON OF MAGIC is inspired by my love for Scottish folklore, the beauty of Scotland’s landscape and my own Scottish heritage,” says Melissa. “It’s also drawing from my upbringing— I was raised knowing that the eldest ought to be a son, but if that child (me) happened to be a daughter, the responsibilities were still the same. I created my Gabri from that idea. Ultimately, I also wanted to build a civilized world where titles, wealth, and magic are inherited by the eldest regardless of gender. This isn’t women as knights in a patriarchal setting: it’s a world of equality in duty and resources. I hope you enjoy this magical world I’ve created.”
Two young women. Heirs to altogether different hereditary burdens. Yet bound by a monstrous threat to their village.
Gabrielle is the first woman in Alveus to carry the mantle of Hunter, which comes with an obligation to kill the faery beasts murdering travelers in Brimmond Wood. Wary of the power she wields as guardian of her people, Gabrielle is summoned by her first love, a seductress who shattered her heart into pieces a decade ago.
Isabeau is the rarest of nobility—a lady duke. She is also afflicted by a curse that leaves her in a deep sleep between the gloaming and daylight. How can she begin her tenure as protector when she can’t keep her village safe from whatever stalks its darkest hours? For that, she needs the help of the Hunter.
Against her will, Gabrielle is falling in love all over again. But what new threats will arise when Gabrielle and Isabeau’s star-crossed destinies collide with the beast of Brimmond Wood?
Melissa Marr is at her best with her gripping new historical fantasy tale, A TREASON OF MAGIC.
We’re celebrating the release of A TREASON OF MAGIC with this exciting virtual book tour from June 21 – July 17th. We hope you’ll follow along as these beloved influencers share reviews, spotlight features, and giveaways:
Sunday, June 21 NANCY READS A LOT OF BOOKS
Monday, June 22 BOOKS AND COFFEE MX
Monday, June 22 GROWING WITH CASSIE
Tuesday, June 23 BRIANA’S BEST READS
Tuesday, June 23 TARYN BOOK CONFESSIONS
Wednesday, June 24 FANTASY BEFORE REALITY
Wednesday, June 24 JADADADONDADA
Thursday, June 25 DEALING WITH BOOKS
Thursday, June 25 FOREVER IN A STORY
Friday, June 26 GWENDALYN BOOKS
Sunday, June 28 ENCHANTING LITERATURE
Monday, June 29 SUBAKKA BOOKSTUFF
Tuesday, June 30 ELLIOTT READS
Wednesday, July 1 BBECCA MARIE
Wednesday, July 1 AMY IMOGENE READS
Thursday, July 2 DANISH MUSTARD READS
Thursday, July 2 MEGAN IS MY NAME OHH
Friday, July 3 BOOKALONG
Friday, July 3 WE ARE CURRENTLY READING
Monday, July 6 TAMMY READS 62
Tuesday, July 7 NURSE BOOKIE
Wednesday, July 8 RAVEN BOOK LOVER
Wednesday, July 8 BIBLIOPHILE NIKKI
Thursday, July 9 RED REVIEWS 4 YOU
Thursday, July 9 A BLUE BOX FULL OF BOOKS
Friday, July 10 SARAH’S BOOKISH REVIEWS
Friday, July 10 AME’S CHIC READS
Monday, July 13 CARLA GOT YOU COVERED
Tuesday, July 14 WRAPPED UP IN PAGES
Tuesday, July 14 KERA’S ALWAYS READING
Wednesday, July 15 LINDA’S BOOK OBSESSION
Wednesday, July 15 LEXIJAVA
Thursday, July 16 NISSA THE BOOKWORM
Thursday, July 16 EMMYS BOOK BITES
Friday, July 17 ALLI’S READING BOOKS
Friday, July 17 BOOKISH HEIDI
