Heir of Illusion (Deluxe Edition)
On sale
4th November 2025
Price: £25
Jaw-dropping twists. Fae and Gods. Delicious banter. And a reluctant alliance between a female assassin sworn to a king she despises and your new favourite shadow-wielding book boyfriend.
Perfect for fans of Quicksilver, From Blood and Ash and Sarah J Maas.
‘Utterly addictive to read . . . this is how you do romantasy!’
Brigitte Knightley, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy
‘It’s the perfect mix of “I’m going to kill you” and “I would die for you.” Be warned: you will need the next book’
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‘BookTok was right-this one’s amazing!’
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‘Warning: you will go into this thinking you know exactly what is going to happen BUT you don’t. I promise you don’t’
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‘This was like if Aelin and Rhysand had a book’
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WELCOME TO THE KINGDOM OF SECRECY, BETRAYAL AND NO MERCY.
Ivy Pomeroy should be untouchable. Blessed with the power of illusion, she has many tricks up her sleeve, yet none are a match for the enchanted necklace that keeps her bound as an assassin to a ruthless king. Forced to play the role of obedient pet, she plots in secret to destroy him and break free of his hold.
When a mysteriously handsome Reaper from Death’s Isle arrives hunting the same weapon Ivy needs, the enemies collide in a reluctant alliance brimming with tension. But as their search uncovers whispers of a dark power that threatens the entire kingdom, it becomes clear that nothing on the Isle of Illusion is what it seems.
Undeniable attraction tangles with deadly secrets, and Ivy’s fight for freedom soon becomes a battle of survival. Through it all, she must never forget that though she may wear a collar, she is not the pet they tamed.
She is the beast they let inside.
And she will show no mercy.
This edition includes:
* Exclusive character artwork endpapers
* PLC artwork and foil on the hardboard case
* Gorgeous pink foiled cover
* Brand new map
Tropes: Enemies to lovers / shadow daddy / female assassin / who did this to you / unlikely alliance / he falls first / banter / touch her and die / slow burn / morally grey love interest
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY …. and do be careful of the whispers.
DISCOVER WHY READERS HAVE FALLEN FOR HEIR OF ILLUSION
‘Tension, angst, a delicious slow burn – I devoured this book. My top read this year!” – Geneva Lee, New York Times bestselling author.
‘This is, without a doubt, one of the best romantasy debuts I have ever read’
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‘This book was like reading a master class in writing heart pounding, swoon-worthy, all around excellent romantasy’
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‘The twists? Absolutely unhinged (in the best way)’
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‘The tension was palpable, the banter had ME BLUSHING‘
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‘The book is thrilling, romantic, and darkly magical, with enough twists to keep even a seasoned romantasy reader engaged’
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‘This book has made me remember why I love being a reader’
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‘Fantastic banter, a unique world . . . and a magic system that felt fresh and original‘
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‘I don’t know what I expected when I picked this up, but I certainly didn’t expect such a beautifully crafted whirlwind of emotions.’
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‘As I sit here, with my eyes burning from staying up until 3.30 am this morning because I could not put it down . . . I wholeheartedly urge, infact I insist, you read this book, it is gold standard‘
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‘Criminally underrated doesn’t even begin to cover it’
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‘Addictive, Intense, and Deliciously Dangerous. Heir of Illusion had me in a chokehold from the very first page’
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‘This debut is going to blow up and I cannot wait to see it happen’
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‘I sacrificed food and sleep to devour it in less than 24 hours, and I regret nothing‘
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‘Heir of Illusion completely stole my heart . . . this is one of those books that reminds me exactly why I love reading fantasy romance – it’s emotional, addictive, and full of surprise’
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