Description
In a smog-choked city where the magical elite trade bodies like fashion, a desperate girl with illusion magic is running out of time—her decaying form is killing her from the inside out. After a failed attempt to secure a new chassis, she’s forced into a brutal bargain with the headmaster of a prestigious academy: face execution or become a mercenary under his command. As revolt ignites and the infamous Black Wraith draws the underworld into open conflict, Ana must steal, fight, and survive while uncovering the secrets that bind her fate to the very people she’s been taught to fear. Blending dark academia tension with high-stakes fantasy action, this story explores identity, bodily autonomy, power, and the dangerous cost of choosing who—and what—to become. Petra Lord delivers a sharp, twisty, character-driven narrative with a cinematic edge and a relentless momentum that keeps the stakes escalating page by page.
Available Editions
paperback
Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
Published Feb 3, 2026
ISBN: 9781250362971
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Details
First Published
2026
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Queen of Faces by Petra Lord.