A brilliant con artist and a secretive librarian collide in New York Times bestselling author Kalyn Josephson’s enchanting adult fantasy debut packed with twists, tricks, slowburn romantic tension, and magical creatures -- perfect for fans of S.A. MacLean, Mai Corland, and K.A. Linde.
“Absolutely fantastic—I couldn't put this book down! A stunning, absorbing, and timely tale about a wondrous library, magical beasts, and a conwoman with both everything and nothing to lose. I loved it! ” —Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
Kasira used to be a masterful con artist: choosing her target, building trust, judging the precise moment to make her move. Now, she’s working off a lengthy prison sentence by hunting dangerous magical creatures on behalf of the fanatical kingdom of Kalthos.
But Kasira’s past catches up to her when the ambassador from Kalthos arrives at her camp with a deal: her freedom in exchange for infiltrating and destabilizing the magical institution meant to protect all six kingdoms—the Library of Amorlin.
When Kasira assumes the role of the new Assistant Librarian, she enters an enchanting world brimming with books and beasts, tempting her with a life she can never have. But Kasira’s real future depends on her long con to bring down the Librarian. Unfortunately, Allaster is as prickly as he is handsome, and his monstrous secrets are about to catch up with them both . . .
The series
In a world where knowledge is power and monsters guard its gates, The Age of Beasts opens the doors to a library unlike any other. Hidden deep within the six kingdoms, the Library of Amorlin protects the world’s most dangerous secrets and the creatures born from them.
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The story begins with Kasira, a con artist forced into a deadly bargain: infiltrate the Library and destroy it from within, or spend the rest of her life in chains. But what begins as a calculated deception twists into something far more perilous when she uncovers the truth behind the Library’s walls. Here, knowledge breathes, monsters remember, and every book hungers for something of its own.
Blending lush world-building with emotional depth, the series weaves a tale of survival, forbidden power, and the fragile line between humanity and monstrosity. Each secret unearthed pulls the reader deeper into a realm where alliances shift like shadows and magic is written in blood and ink.
Crafted with Kalyn Josephson’s signature mix of lyrical prose and slow-burning tension, The Age of Beasts explores what it means to be both hunter and hunted in a world built on lies. It’s a story for readers who love intricate fantasy, dangerous knowledge, and characters who carry as many secrets as the world they inhabit.
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