“A lush tribute to female rage, both visceral and epic, with a tender, poignant sapphic romance at its core. This book smolders—in every sense of the word.” —Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning

"Crueler Mercies immerses readers in the depths of female strength, love and rage. I loved going on Vita's journey, and I know countless other readers will feel the same." –Ryan Graudin, author of The Enchanted Lies of Céleste Artois

"A fiery tale of vengeance, magic, and love that will keep readers spellbound. Vita’s journey from forgotten princess to a force of reckoning is absolutely thrilling. There's nothing I love more than a cunning and vengeful sapphic main character stepping into her power, and Maren Chase delivers. This novel weaves a mesmerizing tale of alchemy, slow-burn sapphic romance, and a heroine’s fight for justice. I can’t wait to see all of the Vita and Soline fan art that is sure to come from this story. –A. K. Mulford, bestselling author of The Five Crowns of Okrith Series

“A slow-burning alchemy of forbidden sapphic romance and heart-rending vengeance that pits charm, cleverness, and compassion against man’s brutality. Haunting and sharp-edged.” –Susan J. Morris, author of Strange Beasts

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