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Set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Winner's Trilogy, Marie Rutkoski returns with an epic LGBTQ romantic fantasy about learning to free ourselves from the lies others tell us -- and the lies we tell ourselves -- in The Midnight Lie.Where Nirrim lives, crime abounds, a harsh tribunal rules, and society's pleasures are reserved for the High Kith. Life in the Ward is grim and punishing. People of her low status are forbidden from sampling sweets or wearing colors. You either follow the rules, or pay a tithe and suffer the consequences.Nirrim keeps her head down, and a dangerous secret close to her chest. But then she encounters Sid, a rakish traveler from far away, who whispers rumors that the High Kith possess magic. Sid tempts Nirrim to seek that magic for herself.
About the Author
Marie Rutkoski is the bestselling author of several books for children and young adults, including THE HOLLOW HEART (September 14, 2021) . Her debut for adults, REAL EASY (January 18, 2022) , is a psychological thriller. Born in Illinois, Marie holds degrees from the University of Iowa and Harvard University. She is currently a professor at Brooklyn College and lives in Brooklyn with her family. (photo credit: Beowulf Sheehan)
