Daughter of Wolves
On sale
4th February 2027
Price: £22
Genre
Between beauty and desire, her heart runs wild.
Darkly romantic and hauntingly beautiful, this Portuguese folklore-inspired adult debut from Sunday Times bestselling author Nicki Pau Preto.
The Wood takes what it is owed.
Lua is a seventh-born daughter, cursed and claimed by the dark forest. Among its ancient trees and dangerous denizens, she runs barefoot and wild with the wolves who raised her. But by night, she watches the family that abandoned her, curious about the strange world of humans.
Humans like Cristiano. Though Thorne – the surly, handsome protector of the Wood – warns her of the risk Cristiano poses, she can’t help but be drawn to his charm.
But Lua is a shapeshifter unable to take on her wolf form., and as Cristiano’s affections bring her into the human world, dead bodies begin to appear near the border of the Wood, with villagers casting blame on the denizens of the forest.
Now Lua must spy on the humans, uncovering the truth behind the deaths – or risk losing the only home she’s known, the family she’s always dreamt of finding, and the man who loves her for who she truly is.
A girl raised by wolves is being used by her family in a political marriage – but what side does she truly belongs on: with her betrothed and the human realm, or the wolves, the woodsman and the forest . . . ?
Darkly romantic and hauntingly beautiful, this Portuguese folklore-inspired adult debut from Sunday Times bestselling author Nicki Pau Preto.
The Wood takes what it is owed.
Lua is a seventh-born daughter, cursed and claimed by the dark forest. Among its ancient trees and dangerous denizens, she runs barefoot and wild with the wolves who raised her. But by night, she watches the family that abandoned her, curious about the strange world of humans.
Humans like Cristiano. Though Thorne – the surly, handsome protector of the Wood – warns her of the risk Cristiano poses, she can’t help but be drawn to his charm.
But Lua is a shapeshifter unable to take on her wolf form., and as Cristiano’s affections bring her into the human world, dead bodies begin to appear near the border of the Wood, with villagers casting blame on the denizens of the forest.
Now Lua must spy on the humans, uncovering the truth behind the deaths – or risk losing the only home she’s known, the family she’s always dreamt of finding, and the man who loves her for who she truly is.
A girl raised by wolves is being used by her family in a political marriage – but what side does she truly belongs on: with her betrothed and the human realm, or the wolves, the woodsman and the forest . . . ?
Reviews
An achingly tender story about a woman caught between the world that abandoned her and the wild magic that calls her home. Daughter of Wolves is the kind of book that stays with you long after the final page
Daughter of Wolves is a dark, deeply captivating story about a young woman's search for belonging with a heart-pounding romance at its core. I devoured this book - or more accurately - I wolfed it down in a matter of days!
Romance, murder, and a forest that kills people? Yes please! If you're looking for action (and action), Nicki Pau Preto delivers. In Daughter of Wolves, the "cursed" seventh daughter longs for a sense of acceptance and belonging (relatable), but finds herself ensnared in a deadly plot that could destroy everything she cares about
Intimate, sensual, and atmospheric, Pau Preto's narration is raw and haunting. At the heart of Daughter of Wolves is the best kind of love triangle-one rooted in a search for identity. Lua is a wolf stuck in human form who finds herself wedged between worlds and love interests. Lua's formidable strength paired with her deep vulnerability makes for a captivating and endearing protagonist you can't help but root for!
Romantic fantasy fans: sink your teeth into your next obsession! Daughter of Wolves is an enchanting dark fairy tale steeped in danger, desire, and betrayal. At its heart is a brazen heroine with a deep yearning for love and belonging-and a wild power eager to be unleashed. An irresistibly romantic and captivating adult debut by Nicki Pau Preto. I'm ravenous for more
As lush and darkly haunting as an enchanted forest, Nicki Pau Preto weaves a tale of romance, longing and what it means to be truly loved.