{"product_id":"the-kiss-of-the-nightingale-isbn-9781774885277","title":"The Kiss of the Nightingale","description":"\u003cb\u003eA stolen magical gem transforms an orphan's destiny . . . a stunning and completely unputdownable romantasy novel set in an alternative historical Paris, \u003ci\u003eThe Kiss of the Nightingale \u003c\/i\u003eweaves together the seduction of \u003ci\u003eBridgerton\u003c\/i\u003e and the magic of Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1890, Lutèce: \u003c\/b\u003eIn this city, Talents are everything: precious gems that gift unrivalled skills to their owners. The most coveted, Elite Talents, are claimed by the aristocracy, passed through generations by blood magic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCleodora dreamed of inheriting her father's Tailoring Talent, but when he died unexpectedly, the magic died with him. Now she’s left with empty promises, a dress shop she can’t keep afloat, and her bed-ridden younger sister.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut everything changes when she meets the dark-eyed Lady Dahlia Sibille. Dahlia offers Cleodora a Singing Talent — a chance to save  her beloved sister and rewrite her own  fate. From the first instant, Cleodora is bewitched. . . there's just one catch: she needs to steal an Elite Talent from the prestigious Lenoir family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Lutèce's nightingale, Cleodora is the star of the opera's galas and balls, worlds away from the darkness and dust of home. But the handsome yet infuriating Vicomte Lenoir is nothing like she expected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoon, the Vicomte's teasing smiles win her over, even as Dahlia's seductive whispers linger in her ears. Torn between Dahlia, who gave her everything, and the Vicomte, who holds the price of her freedom, is Cleodora in danger of losing it all? Or can she prove that magic isn’t the only gift that counts?\"The original magic system and captivating setting are accompanied by a fast-paced narrative as the story engages with narrative as the story engages with themes of class and art.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"For teens interested in titles that blur the line between YA and new adult, this is an entertaining romance that starts as cotton candy and ends with the satisfying chew of a macaron.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A lush fantasy infused with swooning romance and twisty turns, as enrapturing as it is fresh.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Lush and imaginative, Denner's\u003ci\u003e The Kiss of the Nightingale \u003c\/i\u003ewill sweep you into an alternate Paris. A sumptuous mixture of magic, music, and love, the story is woven with vulnerable yet strong characters that will touch your heart. Rich prose and sparkling worldbuilding make this book a treasure!\" \u003cb\u003e—Elizabeth Helen, author of the Beasts of the Briar series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"I would recommend this novel to avid \u003ci\u003eBridgerton\u003c\/i\u003e fans looking for a spin on romantic Victorian settings and stories, or general fans of fairytale romance.\" \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Young Adulting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eADI DENNER\u003c\/b\u003e was only 13 years old when the enchanted notes of the opera La Traviata by Verdi stole her heart. She is now a professionally trained opera singer with a specialization in contemporary operas. But having too much creative energy to be contained to a single discipline, Adi also discovered painting, sculpting, wood carving, knitting, theatre, 3D art, and her burning love for writing. Her books are heavily inspired by her constant aspiration to intertwine her passions and her firm belief that art is magic.","brand":"Tundra Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233691611365,"sku":"NP9781774885277","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-kiss-of-the-nightingale-isbn-9781774885277","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}