This Wicked Fate (Bloomsbury) is the newest novel from bestselling YA author Kalynn Bayron, which continues the story of Briseis and her family's unique magic in the sequel to This Poison Heart.

Briseis has one chance to save her mother, but she'll need to do the impossible: find the last fragment of the deadly Absyrtus Heart. To locate the missing piece, she must turn to the blood relatives she's never known, learn about their secret powers, and take her place in their ancient lineage. But Briseis is not the only one who wants the Heart, and her enemies will stop at nothing to fulfill their own ruthless plans. The fates tell of a truly dangerous journey, one that could end in more heartache, more death. Strengthened by the sisterhood of ancient magic, can Briseis harness her power to save the people she loves most?

Kalynn is an award-winning author of YA fantasy novels, including the This Poison Heart duology and Cinderella is Dead. She is a CILIP Carnegie Medal Nominee, a two-time CYBILS Award nominee, and her work has been featured on Booklist’s Editor’s Choice list. She is a classically trained vocalist and musical theater enthusiast. When she's not writing, you can find her watching scary movies and spending time with her kids. She currently lives in Ithaca, NY with her family.

Kalynn appears in conversation with Toronto Public Library to discuss her work, upcoming projects, and the importance of diverse stories, voices, and good ol' fashioned magic in queer YA fiction. An audience Q&A session will follow.

This event is part of TPL's ongoing Pride series. For events, reading lists, videos and more, check out tpl.ca/pride.

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Kalynn Bayron: This Wicked Fate