The Foxglove King
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Hannah Whitten. (2023). The Foxglove King. Unabridged Hachette Audio.

Hannah Whitten. 2023. The Foxglove King. Hachette Audio.

Hannah Whitten, The Foxglove King. Hachette Audio, 2023.

Hannah Whitten. The Foxglove King. Unabridged Hachette Audio, 2023.

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In this lush, romantic epic fantasy series from a New York Times bestselling author, a young woman's secret power to raise the dead plunges her into the dangerous and glamorous world of the Sainted King's royal court.

When Lore was thirteen, she escaped a cult in the catacombs beneath the city of Dellaire. And in the ten years since, she's lived by one rule: don't let them find you. Easier said than done, when her death magic ties her to the city.

Mortem, the magic born from death, is a high-priced and illicit commodity in Dellaire, and Lore's job running poisons keeps her in food, shelter, and relative security. But when a run goes wrong and Lore's power is revealed, she's taken by the Presque Mort, a group of warrior-monks sanctioned to use Mortem working for the Sainted King. Lore fully expects a pyre, but King August has a different plan. Entire villages on the outskirts of the country have been dying overnight, seemingly at random. Lore can either use her magic to find out what's happening and who in the King's court is responsible, or die.

Lore is thrust into the Sainted King's glittering court, where no one can be believed and even fewer can be trusted. Guarded by Gabriel, a duke-turned-monk, and continually running up against Bastian, August's ne'er-do-well heir, Lore tangles in politics, religion, and forbidden romance as she attempts to navigate a debauched and opulent society.

But the life she left behind in the catacombs is catching up with her. And even as Lore makes her way through the Sainted court above, they might be drawing closer than she thinks.

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     October 1, 2022
     

     Whitten follows up her big-hit debut, For the Wolf (100,000 copies sold within a year of publication) and its sequel, For the Throne, with a start-up featuring Lore, who escaped from the catacombs beneath Dellaire at age 13 and has been running death magic for a decade. When she gets into trouble after a bad run, the Sainted King demands that she discover why so many people have been dying in the outlying villages. With a 75,000-copy first printing.

     Copyright 2022 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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     Starred review from January 2, 2023
     This stunning fantasy from Whitten (For the Wolf) opens 500 years after Godsfall, when death goddess Nyxara died and all other gods followed, leaving Apollius, god of life, as the singular deity worshipped in Auverraine. The city of Dellaire sits atop Nyxara’s corpse, and a force known as Mortem, “the essence of death, the power born of entropy,” seeps from her body into the city. Those who have had near-death experiences can sense and channel this power, leading people to use poison like a drug to get close enough to death that they too can experience Mortem. Dellaire local Lore, 23, can’t quite remember the first 13 years of her life. All she knows is that she has the ability to channel Mortem, a power she puts to use spying for her adoptive poison-runner mothers. When a job goes wrong, Lore is caught and brought before Priest Exalted Anton Arceneaux and the Sainted King August Arceneaux, who give her a choice: die, or spy on the Sun Prince Bastian to find out why entire towns have been dying off. This task puts Lore in the orbit of both Bastian and Presque Mort Gabriel, both of whom feel oddly familiar. Romance is less central to this outing than in Whitten’s previous works, but there are still plenty of swoony moments to please fans. Meanwhile the fascinating magic system and ever-present danger keep the pages flying. Readers won’t want to miss this. Agent: Whitney Ross, Irene Goodman Literary.

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     February 15, 2023
     A young woman who wields dark magic, a monk of death, and the crown prince find their fates are somehow entwined. Lore works as a poison runner with her mothers, their city laced with the death magic known as Mortem after the demise of the Goddess now buried in the catacombs beneath their feet. But Lore is different from her mothers; she has a stronger connection to Mortem than anyone she knows--strong enough to raise the dead--and her powers cannot stay hidden forever. Eventually she attracts the attention of the Presque Mort, a group of monks whose brushes with death have left them able to channel Mortem, though none can match Lore's abilities. After having Lore snatched up, the Priest Exalted, head of the Presque Mort and twin brother to the Sainted King, pairs Lore with the solemn Gabriel and instructs them to discover how and why whole villages are mysteriously dying--even if it means bringing one of the dead villagers back to life. And the two have another mission, a direct order from the King: They must infiltrate the Court of the Citadel and ingratiate themselves with the King's son, the prince Bastian, who may be passing intelligence to their enemies. Lore trusts neither king nor priest but has no choice but to comply; she soon finds herself juggling the schemes of the Presque Mort, the King, Bastian, and more. Amid glittering gowns and late-night balls, Lore and Gabriel--and Bastian as well--grapple with their pasts and their beliefs as forces both human and divine gather around them. With a system of dark magic; instant chemistry and tension among Lore, Gabriel, and Bastian; and revelations that bring to light new questions, this is an intriguing beginning to a series that effortlessly balances character development with plot and atmosphere. A perfect blend of shadowy gods, forbidden romance, and political court drama.

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     February 15, 2023
     Whitten begins The Foxglove King with a betrayal: Lore, born a deathwitch, is handed over to the Presque Mort, the religious order that persecutes necromancers, by her adopted mothers. Her Mortem, or death magic, ties her to the catacombs running under the city of Dellaire, and Priest Exalted Anton needs her power to discover why entire villages are dying, each in a single night. Meanwhile, his brother, King August, forces her to spy on Crown Prince Bastian, whom he suspects of colluding with the neighboring Kirythean Empire. Teamed up with priestly duke Gabe, Lore is rushed into high society and rapidly discovers that Bastian is smarter and more in tune with the general populace than his aloof playboy persona suggests. The three of them together delve into and under Dellaire, speaking to the living and dead in their attempt to unravel the mysterious deaths and the king's plot. Readers are kept guessing throughout as characters make questionable decisions while sorting out the various levels of intrigue in this series starter.

     COPYRIGHT(2023) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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   • content: Emily Ellet narrates this first installment of the Nightside Crown series. Lore is a necromancer living on the edges of society in a world filled with death magic. When it becomes clear that the king has need of her talents, she is taken prisoner and thrust into court life. In the custody of Gabriel, a monk whose life is dedicated to the study of death magic, Lore is put to work spying on the heir to the crown, Bastian. Ellet's portrayal of Lore is masterful. She captures Lore's sardonic humor as she spars with Gabriel and Bastian, trying to figure out their true intentions. Ellet is also adept at narrating male voices. The interactions between Lore, Bastian, and Gabriel have depth and intensity. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine
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     January 1, 2023
     

     Mortem is the magic of death, left behind by the Buried Goddess Nyxara. Lore has spent her life keeping her use of it hidden, but during one of her poison runs, her secret is revealed. Expecting a death sentence, she instead is taken by the Presque Mort, monks who are sanctioned to use Mortem for the Sainted King. Conscripted by King August to discover why village residents are dying and uncover a traitor close to the throne, Lore navigates the court--politics, religion, and treachery all wrapped in glitter and opulence--along with her growing relationships with her Presque Mort guard Gabriel and the impudent Sun Prince, Bastian. As the truths of the power plays are revealed, no one will escape with their secrets. Romantic tension, an interesting magic system, and detailed worldbuilding create a fast-paced novel in a new world. While the protagonists are a little older, this can still be a good young adult crossover read. VERDICT Whitten's (For the Throne) new novel showcases her witty dialogue and captivating prose. Romantic fantasy fans will enjoy this and await the next in the series.--Kristi Chadwick

     Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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     July 1, 2023
     

     Lore's world teems with drug running, spying, and uneasy agreements. Unable to leave the city of Dellaire because of a mysterious connection to the catacombs that lie beneath, Lore tries to keep a dangerous secret--that she has the power to channel Mortem, the magical death essence left behind by the Buried Goddess Nyxara. In the face of deceit and betrayal, she finds herself allied with and attracted to Gabriel, a dispirited warrior-monk of the Presque Mort, and Bastian, the sly prince in line for the throne. Although this fantasy romance provides plenty of sexual tension, obfuscation, and royal conspiracy, the characters, whether protagonists or schemers, have little depth or subtlety. Emily Ellet's narration is generally solid, but she falters when reading dialogue, and her characterizations occasionally seem out of sync. Lore is given the voice of a petulant 14-year-old instead of the somewhat hardened woman in her mid-20s that she is. The antagonists are portrayed as one-dimensional, almost melodramatic characters. VERDICT Though Whitten's (For the Wolf) plot and worldbuilding are intriguing, the uneven audio presentation makes this a supplemental purchase.--Lisa Youngblood

     Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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When Lore was thirteen, she escaped a cult in the catacombs beneath the city of Dellaire. And in the ten years since, she's lived by one rule: don't let them find you. Easier said than done, when her death magic ties her to the city.

Mortem, the magic born from death, is a high-priced and illicit commodity in Dellaire, and Lore's job running poisons keeps her in food, shelter, and relative security. But when a run goes wrong and Lore's power is revealed, she's taken by the Presque Mort, a group of warrior-monks sanctioned to use Mortem working for the Sainted King. Lore fully expects a pyre, but King August has a different plan. Entire villages on the outskirts of the country have been dying overnight, seemingly at random. Lore can...

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