The Kiss of the Nightingale

'Lush and imaginative... A sumptuous mixture of magic, music, and love, the story is woven with vulnerable yet strong characters that will touch your heart. Rich prose and sparkling worldbuilding make this book a treasure!' Elizabeth Helen, author of Bonded by Thorns A stolen magical gem transforms an orphan's destiny... A stunning and completely unputdownable romantasy novel set in an alternative historical Paris, The Kiss of the Nightingale weaves together the seduction of Bridgerton and the magic of Raven Kennedy's Gild. 1890, Lutce: In this city, Talents are everything: precious gems that gift unrivalled skills to their owners. The most coveted, Elite Talents, are claimed by the aristocracy, passed through generations by blood magic. Cleodora dreamed of inheriting her father's Tailoring Talent, but when he died, the magic died with him. Now she's left with empty promises, a dress shop she can't keep afloat, and her bed-ridden younger sister. But everything changes when she meets the dark-eyed Lady Dahlia Sibille. Dahlia offers Cleodora a Singing Talent - a chance to save her beloved sister and rewrite her own fate. From the first instant, Cleodora is bewitched... There's just one catch: she needs to steal an Elite Talent from the prestigious Lenoir family. As Lutce's nightingale, Cleodora is the star of the opera's galas and balls, worlds away from the darkness and dust of home. But the handsome yet infuriating Vicomte Lenoir is nothing like she expected. Soon, the Vicomte's teasing smiles win her over, even as Dahlia's seductive whispers linger in her ears. Torn between Dahlia, who gave her everything, and the Vicomte, who holds the price of her freedom, is Cleodora in danger of losing it all? Or can she prove that magic isn't the only gift that counts? 'Set in a glittering city with a sinister underbelly, The Kiss of the Nightingale is a lush, atmospheric, and wholly original story about music, magic, dangerous attraction and betrayal. A true showstopper of a debut' Genoveva Dimova, author of Foul Days 'Lush writing... It will soar' Laura Shepperson, author of The Heroines Readers are OBSESSED 'Oh my goodness. Have I found the new book of my heart? This had everything I love, all combined in one beautifully written book. I found this absolutely captivating from start to finish and had such a hard time putting it down - one morning, I nearly missed my train stop because I was so engrossed in the story!' 'The magic system in this book is SO cool. I loved the concept of talents being connected to gems and infused with people's blood. It's so unique and fascinating... It's one of those books you don't want to put down!' 'Adi has crafted such a gorgeous and emotionally tense masterpiece that had me gasping and longing for more in the best way.' 'Oh my god, I ADORED this book. It had me hooked from the first page; I couldn't put it down and ended up reading it in its entirety in a day.' 'Where do I even begin... this book was amazing!!! The most unique magic system with Bridgerton vibes and Phantom of the Opera vibes, yes please!! I was hooked from the first chapter and could not put this one down. Hands down the best historical fantasy I have read.' 'By far one of the best books I read so far this year! I literally finished it over one weekend. A fantastic blend of romance, well developed magic, and beautiful writing.'