A Curse Carved in Bone : Book Two of the Saga of the Unfated

Summary: A shield maiden fights to break the shackles of prophecy—and to overcome the betrayal of the man who broke her heart—in this searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with the bestselling A Fate Inked in Blood. The stunning first edition hardcover will feature foil page edges, a custom-stamped case, and a premium dust jacket!The secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that will see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood. Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland’s greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future—the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her. While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn’s betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland’s Unfated—children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear. The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart.As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons. Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate: Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them?Story Locale:Norse-inspired fantasy world THE STUNNING FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER WILL FEATURE: Red gilded edges, embossed details on the jacket, a custom case-stamp, red endpapers, and foil lettering on the spine.SECOND IN THE SAGA OF THE UNFATED SERIES following A Fate Inked in Blood (Del Rey HC 02/27/24; Del Rey TR 01/2025)SENSATIONAL SERIES ATTENTION ON TIKTOK: First in series A Fate Inked in Blood has over 5 million views across its TikTok hashtags nearly 2 months before its on-sale date.BESTSELLING AUTHOR WITH 40M TIKTOK VIEWS: Danielle's bestselling The Bridge Kingdom series has 40 million views across its TikTok hashtags. TROPES: Lovers to enemies to lovers; Destiny vs free will; Heroine who can kick your ass; Rake with a heart of goldSTEAMY FANTASY ROMANCE + WORLDBUILDING WITH A NORSE SPIN: Combines vibrant characters and sizzling romance that will appeal to readers of Jennifer L. Armentrout's From Blood and Ash and Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses with thrilling Norse lore that draws fans to the TV show Vikings.GLOWING PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: A Fate Inked in Blood received enthusiastic praise, including a Booklist review saying it was “sure to enrapture fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros.” New York Times bestselling author Katee Robert called it “unputdownable,” and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout touted it as “THE must-read fantasy of 2024!”PEPPER SCALE: 4/5Quotes:Praise and Accolades for A Fate Inked in Blood“Captivating and sexy . . . With a fierce heroine and a smoldering hero, A Fate Inked in Blood is everything you want in a fantasy romance.”—Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King“A brutally sexy world filled with magic, prophecies, and Norse lore that will keep you flipping the pages well into the night.”—Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of House of Beating Wings“This is Danielle L. Jensen at her best: a delicious and completely unputdownable fantasy!”—Katee Robert, New York Times bestselling author of Neon Gods“Beautifully brutal, action-packed, and full of tension, A Fate Inked in Blood will be your newest fantasy obsession. I couldn’t turn the pages of this epic tale fast enough.”—Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Throne of the Fallen“A scorching romance . . . [and a] thrilling new addition to Jensen’s catalog.”—Lexi Ryan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Hollow Vows“Danielle’s dark fantasy world is woven together with rich history and lore, and the angst between the two main characters kept me on the edge of my seat.”—Raven Kennedy, international bestselling author of Gild“A Fate Inked in Blood is THE must-read fantasy of 2024!”—Jennifer L. Armentrout, USA Today bestselling author of From Blood and Ash“Impossible to put down, A Fate Inked in Blood is a fresh take on the shield-maiden myth and the romantasy genre.”—Booklist“Jensen [gives] readers a glimpse into a cold, violent society, but she doesn’t skimp on the heat . . . Romantasy fans will be ravenous for more.”—Library JournalAuthor Bio: Danielle L. Jensen is the New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood, as well as the USA Today bestselling author of the Bridge Kingdom, Dark Shores, and Malediction series. Her novels are published internationally in nineteen languages. She lives in Calgary, Alberta, with her family and guinea pigs.Author Residence: Calgary, Alberta