Thorn Season

“Evocative writing laced with romance, rebellion and rose petals. Sexy, hilarious, and completely addictive. I need more!” - S. F. Williamson, New York Times and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of A Language of Dragons“A gripping, gorgeously written debut that refuses to play it safe.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Using lush, polished prose, Azar balances high stakes with tight pacing to present steadily unfolding political intrigue and slow-burn romance. Across Alissa’s impassioned first-person narration, the debut author deftly explores themes of suppressed identity, friendship, love, and loyalty in the face of violent persecution, making for a confident fantasy trilogy opener.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)“A tension-filled, twisty journey full of surprises. Azar’s vivid, compelling writing and cleverly unfolding magic system make this a smart, sexy, and dark addition to the romantasy genre, ideal for readers hungry for complicated love triangle and lots of juicy drama.” - Booklist“With its sizzling romance, dangerous court intrigue and twisting-turning plot, Thorn Season is a dazzling romantasy debut that had me desperate to turn the next page. I’m obsessed!” - Lauryn Hamilton Murray, author of Heir of Storms“Sharply written and utterly gripping, Thorn Season ensnares with its tangled vines of political schemes, its breathtakingly alluring yet dangerous romances, and fiercely clever protagonist who is in turns charming and prickly like the titular thorn. Azar is one to watch in the YA fantasy landscape; readers won’t want to put this one down.” - Amelie Wen Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of The Scorpion and the Night Blossom“A glittering, gorgeous book full of intrigue, intricate world building, and thrilling romance. I absolutely loved it and cannot wait for the sequel. Thorn Season is destined to be a romantasy sensation.” - Katherine Webber, Sunday Times bestselling coauthor of Twin Crowns“Dark, sexy, and completely addictive, romantasy lovers will devour Azar’s Thorn Season. With epic betrayals, shocking twists, and delicious tension, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. An absolute thrill of a novel.” - Rachel Griffin, New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches“Thorn Season is a heady mix of propulsive plot, decadent court intrigue, deadly mystery and thrilling romance. I devoured it and cannot wait to see where Azar takes it next. Sure to be the romantasy debut of the year.” - Rachel Greenlaw, Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Woodsmoke Women’s Book of Spells and Compass and Blade

Thorn Season is an addictive mix of secrets and romance, with an intelligent and dynamic lead. Alissa goes through an incredible arc that sees her grow from a sheltered young woman to a true powerhouse of courtly intrigue. The writing is propulsive and pacy, and Azar is a truly exciting new voice in YA fantasy.

Kiera Azar was born in Surrey, where she grew up acting, singing, and songwriting. She studied biomedical science before she wrote her first book and decided to pursue her love of storytelling. Kiera is forever excited by all the books she hasn’t yet read, the music she hasn’t yet discovered, and the story ideas she hasn’t yet had. Her first novel, Thorn Season, was a #1 New York Times bestseller.