As darkly whimsical as the most beloved fairy tales and soaked in gothic atmosphere. The gorgeous and evocative illustrations bring to life an unforgettably lush and hypnotically romantic story. Ava Reid, #1 New York Timesbestselling author ofA Study in Drowning

Step into the House of the Beast in this dark fantasy debut fromThe Legend of Korragraphic novel illustrator Michelle Wong, about a young woman who strikes a deal with a mysterious and alluring god to seek revenge on her aristocratic familyfeaturing illustrations throughout by the author.

Born out of wedlock and shunned by society, Alma learned to make her peace with solitude, so long as she had her mother by her side. When her mother becomes gravely ill, Alma discovers a clue about her estranged father and writes a message begging for help. Little does she know that she is a bastard of House Avera, one of the four noble families that serve the gods and are imbued with their powersand her father is a vessel of the Dread Beast, the most frightening god of all, a harbinger of death.

In a desperate exchange for her mothers medicine, Alma agrees to sacrifice her left arm to the Beast in a ceremony that will bind her forever to the House and its deity. Regardless, her mother soon passes, leaving Alma trapped inside the Averas grand estate, despised by her relatives and nothing but a pawn in her fathers schemes.

Now vengeance is the only thing that keeps Alma going. That, and the strange connection she has with her goda monster who is constantly by her side, an eldritch being taking the form of a beautiful prince with starlit hair that only she can see. He tells Alma that she has been chosen to bring change upon their world, and with his help, Alma plots a perilous journey to destroy the House that stole everything from her.

A gripping fantasy novel marked by divine rituals, intense combat, and twisted romance,House of the Beastis a tale of revenge, resilience, and the power of love to see us through the darkness.

A beguiling tale of strange gods, cosmic horrors, and ruinous revenge,House of the Beastdazzled me. With compelling characters and masterful world building, Wongs debut is sure to become a celebrated classic.Erin A.Craig, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Thirteenth Child

If you enter theHouse of the Beast, prepare to find:

• Morally grey characters
• Toxic, codependent relationships (M/F, M/M)
• Vengeful female main character
• Chaotic evil good
• Family rivalries
• Court intrigue
• Deadly trials
• Nightmare realm full of monsters
• Violence!
• Stunning black-and-white art by the author woven through the text