Atmospheric, twisty royalcore fantasy set in a world full of deadly games, rivalry and family secrets. A gothic, ghostly tale of forbidden romance for fans of Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas. An Amazon Best Book of the Year 2025.

"A sumptuously dark tale of revenge and atonement." Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child

Perfect for fans of:
Enemies to lovers
Royal rivalry
Arranged marriage
Deadly games
Dark royalcore
Reluctant ruler
Bloodstained family

MARRY THE PRINCE. THEN KILL HIM.

Princess Madalina and her twin, Inessa, are born attached at the hand – the only time the sisters were ever united.

Madalina is gentle, finding peace amongst her magical flowers – flowers ideal for torture and torment, though not in her hands, for Madalina dreams of escape.

Inessa is ruthless – betrothed to a wealthy heir, she has been working to a secret mission: marry the prince, then kill him.

But when Inessa becomes trapped in ghostly purgatory, Madalina must take her twin’s place as a bride with deadly orders.

In a rotten kingdom, everything is politics and poison. Can Madalina resist the infuriatingly clever prince and, for the sake of her family, put aside her heart?

"A captivating tale about the wild lengths people will go to achieve power." Booklist (starred review)

"An ornate and thrilling tale of loyalty and betrayal." Kirkus Reviews

"An enchantingly grim tale of duty, desire, and the darkness in between." Shelf Awareness (starred review)

"A twisty plot in an intricately wrought world - Grave Flowers is a romantic, botanical fever dream." Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of The Foxglove King

"Brimming with wonder and treachery, love and magic." Laura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow

About the Author

Autumn Krause is a writer in Orange County, California, where she can most often be found wearing a black lace dress and boots.