The Rebel and the Rose: Volume 2
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING ROMANTASY SERIES
Will be published approx. on 2. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-1-3985-2865-9 (ISBN)
Description
The number one bestselling enemies-to-lovers romantasy continues in the second instalment of the 'highly addictive' (The Guardian) City of Fantome series.
The path of destiny burns with love, magic and betrayal...
From a remote hilltop haven, far from the city of Fantome, Seraphine Marchant and her Order of Flames plot to eradicate shade magic with lightfire. But as Sera struggles to control her blooming powers, destiny calls her back to Fantome, and to the assassin who haunts her dreams.
Ransom Hale can't get Sera out of his head. As their rivalry grows and he grapples with the responsibility of leading the Order of Daggers, he feels himself slipping further from who he wants to be. Is he doomed to a life in the shadows? Or can he forge another path?
Meanwhile, rebellion is stirring in the kingdom and a dangerous prince grows in power. Forced to work together by order of the king, Sera and Ransom's conflicted hearts are tested to their limits. And all the while, an ancient prophecy is unfolding that will change the fate of Valterre forever...
The Rebel and the Rose was#9 on the New York Times bestseller list of Young Adult Hardcover books on 21 December 2025
Praise for The Dagger and the Flame:
'Lush world-building, witty dialogue and romantic tension abound in a highly addictive fantasy romp.' - The Guardian
'Romantic, dramatic and dark.' - The Daily Mail
'Sizzling romance, stunning world-building, spectacular writing.' - Lauren Roberts, bestselling author of Powerless
'Packed full of Doyle's trademark lush description and snarky banter, The Dagger and the Flame is a sprawling adventure through the treacherous streets of Fantome. Enemies to lovers, sworn-to-kill-each-other-but-let's-kiss, swoony romance, perilous mystery, cute animal sidekicks - it ticks every romantasy box and will delight fans everywhere.' - Melinda Salisbury, author of The Sin Eater's Daughter
'Fast paced, and exciting and clever, and because it's Catherine Doyle, it's beautifully written, too. Oh, and did I mention it's really, really hot?' - Louise O'Neill author of The Surface Breaks
'Gorgeous and ruthless: stand back everyone, the true rivals to lovers has arrived.' - Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil
'Gorgeous, thrilling, and devastatingly romantic. The Dagger and the Flame is guaranteed to be your new obsession.' - Katherine Webber, co-author of Twin Crowns
'Deftly plotted.' - The Bookseller Buyer's Guide
'Catherine Doyle returns to her roots with a tale of enemies to lovers that will have readers captivated. A tense, twisting story peppered with Doyle's signature banter, this is a must-read for romantasy fans.' - The Irish Examiner
'In this glittering young adult fantasy, Doyle plays with themes of magic, intrigue, friendship, family, morals and love in this story of cloaks and daggers.' - Children's Books Ireland, Recommended Reads
The Dagger and the Flame was Children's #1 bestseller in the TCM chart on 28 September 2024, and #9 on the New York Times bestseller list of Young Adult Hardcover books on 10 October 2024
The path of destiny burns with love, magic and betrayal...
From a remote hilltop haven, far from the city of Fantome, Seraphine Marchant and her Order of Flames plot to eradicate shade magic with lightfire. But as Sera struggles to control her blooming powers, destiny calls her back to Fantome, and to the assassin who haunts her dreams.
Ransom Hale can't get Sera out of his head. As their rivalry grows and he grapples with the responsibility of leading the Order of Daggers, he feels himself slipping further from who he wants to be. Is he doomed to a life in the shadows? Or can he forge another path?
Meanwhile, rebellion is stirring in the kingdom and a dangerous prince grows in power. Forced to work together by order of the king, Sera and Ransom's conflicted hearts are tested to their limits. And all the while, an ancient prophecy is unfolding that will change the fate of Valterre forever...
The Rebel and the Rose was#9 on the New York Times bestseller list of Young Adult Hardcover books on 21 December 2025
Praise for The Dagger and the Flame:
'Lush world-building, witty dialogue and romantic tension abound in a highly addictive fantasy romp.' - The Guardian
'Romantic, dramatic and dark.' - The Daily Mail
'Sizzling romance, stunning world-building, spectacular writing.' - Lauren Roberts, bestselling author of Powerless
'Packed full of Doyle's trademark lush description and snarky banter, The Dagger and the Flame is a sprawling adventure through the treacherous streets of Fantome. Enemies to lovers, sworn-to-kill-each-other-but-let's-kiss, swoony romance, perilous mystery, cute animal sidekicks - it ticks every romantasy box and will delight fans everywhere.' - Melinda Salisbury, author of The Sin Eater's Daughter
'Fast paced, and exciting and clever, and because it's Catherine Doyle, it's beautifully written, too. Oh, and did I mention it's really, really hot?' - Louise O'Neill author of The Surface Breaks
'Gorgeous and ruthless: stand back everyone, the true rivals to lovers has arrived.' - Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil
'Gorgeous, thrilling, and devastatingly romantic. The Dagger and the Flame is guaranteed to be your new obsession.' - Katherine Webber, co-author of Twin Crowns
'Deftly plotted.' - The Bookseller Buyer's Guide
'Catherine Doyle returns to her roots with a tale of enemies to lovers that will have readers captivated. A tense, twisting story peppered with Doyle's signature banter, this is a must-read for romantasy fans.' - The Irish Examiner
'In this glittering young adult fantasy, Doyle plays with themes of magic, intrigue, friendship, family, morals and love in this story of cloaks and daggers.' - Children's Books Ireland, Recommended Reads
The Dagger and the Flame was Children's #1 bestseller in the TCM chart on 28 September 2024, and #9 on the New York Times bestseller list of Young Adult Hardcover books on 10 October 2024
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 14 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-3985-2865-9 (9781398528659)
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E-Book
09/2025
Simon & Schuster Children's
€6.44
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Catherine Doyle is an award-winning author of children's literature, including the best-selling Storm Keeper trilogy and the best-selling Twin Crowns series, co-authored with Katherine Webber. Catherine holds a first-class BA in Psychology and a first-class MA in Publishing. Her published work, which includes ten novels for children and teenagers, has been published all around the world, and translated into over 25 languages. She currently lives in the West of Ireland with her husband Jack and their dog, Cali.