Masquerade of the Heart

Praise for Garden of the CursedA Cosmopolitan Best YA Book of 2023!

“Mystery, fantasy, romance–this book has it all, and every page is more compulsively readable than the last. Gasp-inducing, heart-rending, and beautifully crafted, Garden of the Cursed is nothing short of genius.” –Jennifer Lynn Barnes, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Inheritance Games series

“A delicious read full of swoony romance (fake-dating trope!), dangerous gangsters, wondrous magic, and an elaborate mystery that will keep the pages flying.” –Tricia Levenseller, New York Times-bestselling author of Blade of Secrets“Katy Rose Pool kicks off a brand new duology with a badass lead and a very fascinating mystery that you definitely won’t be able to put down. Sprinkle in some magic and an enemies-to-lovers romance and we officially have a new favorite series.” –Cosmopolitan

“One of the most original fantasy novels I’ve read in years.” –C. L. Herman, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the All of Us Villains duology

“A fresh, fascinating magic system, an intricate blend of fantasy meets mystery, and a riveting fake dating romance–I devoured this in a single day.” –Amanda Foody, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the All of Us Villains duology

* “High-stakes action and bureaucratic intrigue abound, but it’s Marlow and Adrius’s charged relationship that keep tensions elevated. Sumptuous worldbuilding and fully realized, intersectionally diverse characters further enhance this enticing tale.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review“The story blends creative worldbuilding elements with beloved tropes. Delightfully intriguing.” –Kirkus

“Recommended for any library.” –Booklist“An exciting start to a duology that will leave readers eager for the next installment.” –BookPage

Katy Rose Pool was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. After graduating from UC Berkeley with a degree in history, she spent a few years building websites by day and dreaming up prophecies by night. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she can be found eating breakfast sandwiches, rooting for the Golden State Warriors, and reading books that set her on fire. She is the author of the Age of Darkness trilogy.