Marissa Meyer is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles series, the New York Times-bestselling Renegades trilogy, and the duology Gilded and Cursed, as well as the graphic novels Wires and Nerve: Vol. 1 and 2, and The Lunar Chronicles Coloring Book. Her first standalone novel, Heartless, was also a #1 New York Times bestseller, and her most recent rom-coms are Instant Karma and With a Little Luck. Her first middle-grade novel is Let It Glow, written with Joanne Levy. Marissa hosted a popular podcast, "The Happy Writer," and her book of the same name shares her writing tips and experiences. She lives in Tacoma, Washington, with her husband and their two daughters. marissameyer.com

A BookPage Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2025
A Junior Library Guild Selection

★ "A girl who can see ghosts takes on a deadly challenge.... Meyer takes the classic French folktale "Bluebeard" and expertly sprinkles in ghosts and otherworldly creatures to create an eerie tale with a side of steamy romance. The characters are full-bodied, possessing either winsome or terrifying auras, while the setting beautifully conveys a bewitching ambiance. Bloody brilliant!"--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"[W]isecracking ghosts, witty third-person narration, and feisty, funny heroines amply entertain. Shocking twists confound, while Armand and Mallory's flirtation adds fizz."--Publishers Weekly

Publisher: Feiwel & Friends

Pub date: 2025-11-04

Length: 432 pages