Daphne Press

31/05/2024

15/05/2024

Return to Hemlock Falls for the final time . . .

We are thrilled to share the UK cover for The Whispering Night by Susan Dennard! Designed by Micaela Alcaino, we hope you love it as much as we do.

Winnie can’t wait to celebrate as Luminaries from around the world flock to Hemlock Falls for the Nightmare Masquerade. But when a masked Diana charges Winnie with an impossible task, she must uncover their secrets and stop her enemies before time runs out. The forest is more dangerous than ever in this highly-anticipated, swoon-worthy conclusion to the bestselling Luminaries trilogy.

The Whispering Night releases in the UK on 19th November in paperback and ebook. Preorder your copy now: bit.ly/DP_TWN

There will also be an Illumicrate edition to match the special editions of The Luminaries and The Hunting Moon.

01/05/2024

Journey into a world of mysteries and romance . . .

We are delighted to share the UK cover for A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft! With illustration by Erica Williams and design by Jane Tibbetts, we adore this dark and magical cover and hope you do too 💙

Lorelei Kaskel, a folklorist with a quick temper and an even quicker wit, is on an expedition with six eccentric nobles searching for a mythical water source of untold power. When their leader gets murdered, Lorelei and her academic rival, the insufferably gallant Sylvia von Wolff, must uncover the truth, and resist their growing feelings for one another.

If you love academic rivals-to-lovers, sapphic romance and Gothic fables, we think you’ll love this.

A Dark and Drowning Tide releases in the UK on 17 September in hardback and ebook. Preorder your copy now: bit.ly/DP_ADADT.

It will also be the monthly book pick for Illumicrate’s September 2024 box.

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20/02/2024

Something very special is happening today: it's the day To Cage A God soars into the world! Congratulations Elizabeth May 💖 ⁠
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Loved Fourth Wing and want more? Look no further... ⁠
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Grab your copy today!⁠
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08/01/2024

We are beyond thrilled to announce the acquisition of three standalone young adult titles by New York Times bestselling author Andrew Joseph White: Hell Followed With Us, a contemporary horror about a trans boy on the run from the cult that raised him and transformed him into a bioweapon; The Spirit Bares Its Teeth, a Victorian gothic horror focused on a trans autistic boy with the power to commune with spirits; and Compound Fracture a gut-wrenching thriller involving a teen who survives attempted murder only to be drawn into a generational struggle between the rural poor, those that exploit them, and the ghosts that seek vengeance.
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Our commissioning editor Davi Lancett says: “I’ve not been able to stop thinking about Hell Followed With Us since first reading it, and The Spirit Bares Its Teeth is a phenomenal, heart-wrenching book that shows Andrew is going from strength to strength. These are powerful books exploring important themes, done so with style, talent, and passion. I am delighted to be bringing them to the UK and introducing more readers to this brilliant author.”

White adds: “I can’t even begin to explain how exciting it is for my YA triplets—Hell Followed With Us, The Spirit Bares Its Teeth, and the upcoming Compound Fracture—to journey to the UK together. These books have taken me a long way: from a young debut straight out of grad school to a two-time bestseller, from a young adult struggling with his identity to a happy, proudly autistic trans man. Even though these books have no concrete connections to each other within their stories, I’ve always thought of them as inseparable. For Daphne Press and Illumicrate to offer all of them a home across the pond is a dream come true.”
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Read the full announcement at: thebookseller.com/rights/daphne-press-signs-three-books-from-phenomenal-white

29/11/2023

We are hyped to share the UK cover for Merciless Saviors by H.E. Edgmon, sequel to Godly Heathens!

With illustration by Elena Masci and design by Jane Tibbetts, we hope you love it as much as we do!

Gem and the other q***r gods wake to find themselves returned to the Ether, in the bodies they had a thousand years prior. Now in a world deeply corrupted by a millennia of the Shade’s rule, they must all find how they fit into this new chaos. Alliances break and form as Gem and the others travel across their old kingdoms, having to decide the fate of not just this world, but all worlds.

🐍 Merciless Saviors releases in the UK in paperback and ebook on 23 April, and is available to preorder now: bit.ly/DP_MercilessSaviors

06/09/2023

To cage a god is divine. To be divine is to rule. To rule is to destroy.

We are absolutely overjoyed to share the UK cover of To Cage a God by Elizabeth May! With illustration by Tom Roberts and design by Jane Tibetts,, we hope you love it as much as we do 😍

Using ancient secrets, Galina and Sera’s mother grafted gods into their bones. With their country on the brink of war, it falls to these sisters, raised as weapons, to take the helm of the rebellion and end the cruel reign of a royal family possessed by destructive gods. While Sera reunites with her estranged lover who now leads the rebellion, Galina infiltrates the palace to expose the empire’s lies.

To Cage a God releases in the UK on 20 February in paperback and ebook.

Preorder your copy now: bit.ly/ToCageAGodUK

29/08/2023

Happy book birthday to Bride of the Shadow King by Sylvia Mercedes, out today in paperback in the UK! ⁠
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Princess Faraine lives in the background, shunned from court. Her chronic illness makes her a liability, while her beautiful younger sister is a natural heir. When the handsome and enigmatic Shadow King comes seeking a bride, Faraine’s sister is a perfect match. Though reluctant, King Vor will do what is necessary to save his kingdom, even if he can’t ignore the spark he felt for Faraine.⁠
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Treat yourself to this sweeping tale of love and betrayal . . . 👑⁠
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👉 bit.ly/DP-BOTSK

15/08/2023

Happy Publication Day to The Sun and the Void by Gabriela Romero Lacruz! ☀️✨

Thank you to everyone that has supported and shown so much love for this book so far.

Don’t have a copy yet? Grab one now: bit.ly/DP_TSATV

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10/08/2023

What's this? That's right: FINISHED COPIES OF THE SUN AND THE VOID! 👀☀️

A reminder that all copies come with a foiled dust jacket, a foiled design on the hardcover and a gorgeous map created by the author herself ✨

If you love lush, immersive fantasy and strong female characters, then don't forget to pre-order your copy to be one of the first to read this incredible book.

Pre-order now: bit.ly/DP_TSATV

19/07/2023

We are absolutely delighted to reveal the UK cover of Godly Heathens by H.E. Edgmon! With illustration by Elena Masci and design by Jane Tibetts, we hope you love it as much as we do 😍

Gem Echols is a nonbinary Seminole teen living in the tiny town of Gracie, Georgia and their life is a mess. So when a strange girl arrives in town acting like she and Gem are reincarnated gods who’ve loved each other across multiple lifetimes, it’s a LOT. But Gem hasn’t always been the best god. They’ve made a lot of enemies in the pantheon—enemies like the Goddess of Death, who wants their head.

Godly Heathens releases in the UK on 28 November in paperback and ebook.

Preorder your copy now: bit.ly/DP_GodlyHeathens

16/06/2023

A treacherous bride. A heartbroken groom. Is their marriage over before it’s begun?

We are delighted to reveal the UK cover for Vow Of The Shadow King by Sylvia Mercedes, sequel to Bride Of The Shadow King!

Designed by Jane Tibbets, we hope you love it as much as we do.

Her deceit discovered, Faraine is trapped in the Shadow Realm at the mercy of her new husband. She’s surrounded by enemies and her best bet for survival is to convince Vor to send her home. But that means giving up on the alliance, inviting disaster on her people. Can two lost hearts find healing and hope in one another? Or is their love already poisoned beyond recovery?
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Releasing in the UK on 30 June in ebook and 24 October in paperback, Vow Of The Shadow King is available to preorder now!

And don’t forget, Bride Of The Shadow King releases in the UK on 30 June in ebook and 29 August in paperback ✨

26/05/2023

A shunned princess. A reluctant king. A marriage that could save both their kingdoms . . . but destroy their hearts.

We are overjoyed to reveal the UK cover for Bride Of The Shadow King by Sylvia Mercedes!

Designed by Jane Tibbets, we hope you love it as much as we do.
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Princess Faraine lives in the background, shunned from court. Her chronic illness makes her a liability, while her beautiful younger sister is a natural heir. When the handsome and enigmatic Shadow King comes seeking a bride, Faraine’s sister is a perfect match. Though reluctant, King Vor will do what is necessary to save his kingdom, even if he can’t ignore the spark he felt for Faraine.
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Bride Of The Shadow King releases in the UK on 20 June in ebook and 29 August in paperback. Preorder now: bit.ly/DP_BOTSK

10/05/2023

We are absolutely thrilled to share the UK cover for The Hunting Moon by Susan Dennard, sequel to The Luminaries!
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Winnie Wednesday’s dreams have come true. She passed the deadly hunter trials, her family has been welcomed back into the Luminaries, and she has become a local celebrity. Unfortunately, no one believes her about the new nightmare called the Whisperer killing hunters each night. As bodies and secrets pile up around town, Winnie must question what it means to be a true Wednesday and a true Luminary.
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🌙 The Hunting Moon releases in the UK on 7 November in paperback and ebook, and is available to preorder now!
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Designed by Micaela Alcaino, we hope you’re as excited as we are!

01/04/2023

We are thrilled to announce our acquisition of H.E. Edgmon’s The Ouroboros fantasy duology! We fell in love with Godly Heathens, and are so excited to be the UK home of this magical duology.

Our commissioning editor Davi Lancett says “Godly Heathens is an exceptional book bursting with character, fun, chaos, and authenticity. It’s so exciting to see a book that spotlights their character’s transgender experience in such an engaging way and I can’t wait for readers to discover Gem and their wonderful, messy lives.”

Edgmon comments “I could not be more excited to have my work coming to the UK for the first time, and I can’t imagine a more perfect UK publisher for this series than Daphne Press. While wrapped in a package of magic and romance, the Ouroboros Duology is, at its core, a tribute to survivors. It’s about the ways we remake ourselves while trying to outrun our demons—and the way those demons always come calling, one way or another, no matter who we’ve become. And in the same way the gods in this story have remade themselves for lifetimes, I am beyond confident Daphne Press is going to give these books a stunning new incarnation. I can’t wait.”

Read the full announcement at: thebookseller.com/rights/daphne-press-scoops-exceptional-fantasy-duology-from-edgmon

31/03/2023

We are absolutely delighted to reveal the UK Cover for The Art of Destiny by Wesley Chu!

The former chosen one and their band of unlikely allies must find a new path in the sequel to The Art of Prophecy, an epic fantasy ode to martial arts and magic.

The Art of Destiny releases in the UK on September 26th in hardback and ebook, and is available to preorder now.

Designed by Jane Tibbets and featuring illustration by Tran Nguyen, we hope you’re as obsessed with this cover as we are!

23/03/2023

Susan Dennard's UK tour for The Luminaries starts in exactly two months and we could not be more excited! ⁠
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If you still need to grab your ticket, visit bit.ly/LuminariesUKTour ✨⁠
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We can't wait to see you there!

21/03/2023

The Art of Prophecy by Wesley Chu releases next month in the UK! Haven’t ordered your copy yet? Waterstones has exclusive editions with stunning digitally printed edges!

Pre-order now: bit.ly/TAOPWSE

07/03/2023

Hemlock Falls isn’t like other towns . . .

Happy publication day to The Luminaries by Susan Dennard, which is out in the UK TODAY! ✨ We’re so delighted to see this gorgeous edition out in the world.

Not all monsters can be slain, and not all nightmares are confined to the dark.

Have you got your copy yet?

23/02/2023

We’re so pleased to reveal the stunning UK cover for The Sun and the Void by Gabriela Romero Lacruz! From an exciting debut talent comes an epic sapphic fantasy inspired by South American folklore, where ancient magics thrive and secret powers threaten to seduce.

When Reina arrives at Aguila Manor, her heart stolen from her chest, she’s on the verge of death—until her estranged grandmother, a sorceress in the Don’s employ, intervenes. Indebted to a woman she never knew and smitten with Celeste, the daughter of the house, Reina will do anything to earn the family’s favour—even the bidding of the ancient god who speaks to her from the Manor’s foundations.

The Sun and the Void releases in hardback and ebook in July 2023, and is available to preorder now! ☀️ You can find retailer links at: bit.ly/TSATVUK. It will also be the monthly book pick for Illumicrate's June box.

Designed by Jane Tibbetts (), we hope you love this cover as much as we do 🖤

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