Fallen City
Will be published approx. on 3. November 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-1-83541-635-8 (ISBN)
Description
In this Sunday Times bestseller, dive into the Greco-Roman inspired fantasy where a lush glittering world, a lottery built on lies, and a forbidden romance come together as 18-year-old Maris attempts to escape a city under siege.
In the great walled city of Isara, a rebellion one hundred years in the making ignites. But when a legionnaire falls for a Magistrate's daughter, their love will threaten the fate of the city and the will of the gods.
Luca Matius must carry on the family name, maintaining its presence in the Forum, but finds himself in the middle of a pivotal catastrophe.
Raised amidst the inner workings of the Citadel, Maris faces a lifetime of service to a corrupt city. However, upon meeting Luca, their lives are fated to become entangled.
Once the city is thrown into chaos, Luca and Maris are on opposite sides of a holy war and learn they are at the center of a story the gods themselves are writing. And even if they can find their way back to each other, there may be nothing left for them to salvage.
In the great walled city of Isara, a rebellion one hundred years in the making ignites. But when a legionnaire falls for a Magistrate's daughter, their love will threaten the fate of the city and the will of the gods.
Luca Matius must carry on the family name, maintaining its presence in the Forum, but finds himself in the middle of a pivotal catastrophe.
Raised amidst the inner workings of the Citadel, Maris faces a lifetime of service to a corrupt city. However, upon meeting Luca, their lives are fated to become entangled.
Once the city is thrown into chaos, Luca and Maris are on opposite sides of a holy war and learn they are at the center of a story the gods themselves are writing. And even if they can find their way back to each other, there may be nothing left for them to salvage.
Reviews / Votes
New York Times best-sellerSunday Times best-seller
Written in Adrienne Young's signature lush, atmospheric prose, Fallen City is a romantic fantasy like no other: gritty, immersive, and utterly spellbinding. The second-chance, slow-burn romance had me flying through the pages and kicking my feet. Reader, meet your new obsession.
-- Isabel IbaOez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What the River Knows A sweeping start to a captivating new series. Young proves she's a master at what she does, weaving gripping politics, curious magic, and a sweeping romance into an intricate new world. Readers are sure to obsess over her most romantic series yet.
-- Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Belladonna series
Praise for Adrienne Young:
An incredible, adrenaline-filled adventure.
- Reece Witherspoon
Fable was the Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine book club YA pick for October 2020
[A] richly imagined maritime world... Fans of the first volume will be pleased with this duology closer.
- Kirkus Reviews
An exciting, fast-paced ride that will ultimately satisfy those that stepped on board the Marigold with Fable last year...There's plenty to love about this sequel: Its relentless pace keeps the story feeling as though something new and dramatic is happening on every page.
- Culturess
The salty sea and the promise of something hidden in its depths, had me reading this book at a furious pace. You don't simply read Fable, you are ensnared by it. This is Adrienne Young's best work of storytelling yet! Shea Ernshaw, New York Times bestselling author of The Wicked Deep
Gripping, immersive, and absolutely masterful, Fable reels you in with the promise of beauty, and holds you tight with Young's signature grit. I couldn't turn the pages quickly enough.
- Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of All The Stars and Teeth
I could taste the salt in the air and feel the waves beneath the Marigold. In a brutal world Fable shines as tenacious yet vulnerable, unafraid to do what she must to survive. This story caught me by the throat and refused to let go! Shelby Mahurin, New York Times bestselling author of Serpent & Dove
Epic Reads, the 23 Most Anticipated YA Books to Read in September
Young (The Girl the Sea Gave Back) blends adventure and intrigue in this lush nautical duology opener, crafting a flinty world in which danger lurks at every turn.
- Publishers Weekly
A dark maritime fantasy... immersive... and rich in sensory details. For readers who can't get enough of strong female protagonists...
- Kirkus Reviews
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 55 mm
Weight
255 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83541-635-8 (9781835416358)
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Person
Adrienne Young is a foodie with a deep love of history and travel and a shameless addiction to coffee. When she's not writing, you can find her on her yoga mat, sipping wine over long dinners or disappearing into her favorite art museums. She lives with her documentary filmmaker husband and their four little wildlings in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling Sky in the Deep duology and the Fable duology.