An award-winning short story collection from the author of the must-read DAUGHTER OF SMOKE AND BONE trilogy. . . Three tales of supernatural love, each pivoting on a kiss that is no mere kiss, but an action with profound consequences for the kissers' souls:Goblin Fruit:In Victorian times, goblin men had only to offer young girls sumptuous fruits to tempt them to sell their souls. But what does it take to tempt today's savvy girls?Spicy Little Curses:A demon and the ambassador to Hell tussle over the soul of a beautiful English girl in India. Matters become complicated when she falls in love and decides to test her curse. Hatchling:Six days before Esme's fourteenth birthday, her left eye turns from brown to blue. She little suspects what the change heralds, but her small safe life begins to unravel at once. What does the beautiful, fanged man want with her, and how is her fate connected to a mysterious race of demons? The Daphne Press Deluxe Edition has: An exclusive naked hardback wraparound cover by Jim di Bartolo A slipcase with foiled details Two-colour printing throughout A ribbon bookmark Head and Tail bands Designed endpapers A full colour signed tip in page with artwork by the artist This numbered edition is limited to 2,000 copies and is signed by both Laini and Jim.It is printed on 100gsm Munken print acid free paper. Photos by @bookwormgram
