Long Live Evil
Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan, published by Orbit in 2024, is an adult epic fantasy that immerses readers in a unique narrative where the protagonist finds herself in the role of the villain. This edition spans 464 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Rae, who, after her life collapses, makes a magical bargain to enter the world of her favorite fantasy series, awakening in a castle on the brink of war, surrounded by dangerous monsters and scheming courtiers.
Readers will encounter a diverse cast of characters, including an axe-wielding maid and a playboy spymaster, as Rae embraces her role as the villainess in the Emperor’s tale. As she assembles a group of misfit villains, the plot unfolds with action and adventure, exploring themes of humor and romance amidst the chaos. With a focus on Rae’s journey to change her fate and that of her allies, Long Live Evil presents a fresh take on the fantasy genre, inviting readers to experience a world where the wicked are often more compelling than the heroes.
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ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES “BEST SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY OF 2024” AND “BEST ROMANCE NOVELS OF 2024”
THIS IS A TALE FOR EVERYONE WHO’S EVER FALLEN FOR THE VILLAIN…
This adult epic fantasy debut from Sarah Rees Brennan puts the reader in the villain’s shoes, for an adventure that is both “brilliant” (Holly Black) and “supremely satisfying” (Leigh Bardugo). Expect a rogue’s gallery of villains including an axe wielding maid, a shining knight with dark moods, a homicidal bodyguard, and a playboy spymaster with a golden heart and a filthy reputation.
When her whole life collapsed, Rae still had books. Dying, she seizes a second chance at living: a magical bargain that lets her enter the world of her favorite fantasy series.
She wakes in a castle on the edge of a hellish chasm, in a kingdom on the brink of war. Home to dangerous monsters, scheming courtiers and her favourite fictional character: the Once and Forever Emperor. He’s impossibly alluring, as only fiction can be. And in this fantasy world, she discovers she’s not the heroine, but the villainess in the Emperor’s tale.
So be it. The wicked are better dressed, with better one-liners, even if they’re doomed to bad ends. She assembles the wildly disparate villains of the story under her evil leadership, plotting to change their fate. But as the body count rises and the Emperor’s fury increases, it seems Rae and her allies may not survive to see the final page.
★ “Absolutely wonderful.”―Kirkus (Starred)
★ “Brennan’s adult fantasy debut is two great stories in one: the romantasy in the background and Rae’s adventure in the foreground.”―Booklist (Starred)
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