The Wretched Divine Release Day Celebration with Adalyn Grace
About this Event
Join us at First Parish in Cambridge for a special release day celebration of , the heart-pounding adult fantasy debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author Adalyn Grace. In a world torn apart by an ancient war between angels and demons, knight Aurelie Chantelune has spent her life preparing to fight the monsters threatening her kingdom. But when those closest to her begin transforming into the very creatures she has sworn to destroy, she's forced into an uneasy alliance with a demon who may hold the key to ending the conflict once and for all. Filled with impossible choices, dangerous soulbonds, and relationships that blur the line between loyalty and desire, The Wretched Divine is a sweeping story of fate, sacrifice, and trust.
Adalyn will be joined in conversation by bestselling fantasy author Roshani Chokshi for a discussion about the highly anticipated adult debut, the creation of this richly imagined world, and the characters caught between heaven and hell. Following the conversation, attendees will have the opportunity to meet Adalyn and receive a personalized book signing. Whether you're a longtime fan of Adalyn's work or eager to discover your next fantasy obsession, this is the perfect chance to celebrate the release with fellow readers and spend an unforgettable evening immersed in a story where the fate of a kingdom may hinge on trusting the enemy.
Tickets include a pre-signed deluxe edition of The Wretched Divine featuring metallic red edges, a fully illustrated case, designed endpapers, and interior spot art.
After the conversation, meet-and-greet Adalyn Grace! The author has offered to personalize one pre-signed copy of The Wretched Divine per attendee as well as one additional backlist title brought from home. Attendees are welcome to bring additional backlist titles from home to be signed without personalizations. Lovestruck staff are happy to take candid photos of guests in front of the author table using guests' phones. To help keep the line moving, posed photos and selfies will not be available.
EVENT DETAILS
- 6:30 PM: Doors Open – Grab your pre-signed copy of The Wretched Divine, settle in, and get ready for a great discussion!
- 7:00 PM: Discussion Begins – Adalyn and Roshani will dive into The Wretched Divine.
- 7:45 PM: Q&A Session – Your chance to ask the author anything!
- 8:00 PM: Signatures, Snapping Pics, and Salutations – Meet the author, get your book personalized, and snap a photo.
- 10:30 PM: Event Wraps Up – Thanks for joining us!
Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon! If the event sells out, you can join the Eventbrite waitlist by selecting “Reserve a spot” followed by “Join Waitlist”. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer it to the next person.
ACCESSIBILITY
Guests who would benefit from priority seating or any additional assistance are encouraged to reach out in advance — just email us at [email protected]. We're more than happy to make arrangements to ensure you feel comfortable and supported.
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BOOK PICKUP POLICY
If you purchased a book with your event ticket but can’t make it to the event—and don’t request a refund—we’ll happily hold your book for pickup for up to 30 days after the event date.
We’ll be in touch via the email you provided at checkout to help coordinate pickup. After 30 days, if we haven’t heard from you or made other arrangements, we’ll consider the book abandoned property and may donate it or return it to inventory so it can find a new home.
Thanks so much for your understanding and for supporting our events—we love doing this with you!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Adalyn Grace is the #1 New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of the Belladonna series. Prior to becoming an author, Adalyn spent several years working in live theatre and studied storytelling as an intern on Nickelodeon Animation’s popular series The Legend of Korra. Local to San Diego, Adalyn spends her non-writing days watching too much anime and playing video games with her two dogs.
ABOUT THE WRETCHED DIVINE
Aurelie Chantelune was born to serve. Raised as a knight in a kingdom ravaged by demons, she’s spent her life honing her blade, driven by the memory of the monsters who tore her family apart and by the knowledge that she’s one of the few who can stop them.
If Aurelie can claim her first K*ll, she’ll inherit a legacy passed down through the Chantelune bloodline: a soulbond with Yuriel, an angel whose power is vital to her kingdom’s survival. But when those she loves begin turning into the very monsters she’s sworn to destroy, Aurelie is forced to seek help from the last place she ever imagined. Desperate, she forges a second and far more dangerous bond with Severin, a demon she can hardly trust, but who claims to know how to end the war for good.
With their lives and fates entwined, Aurelie, Yuriel, and Severin must team up to hunt down a cure capable of turning demons back into humans. But the more they learn about one another and the deeper their relationships grow, the more Aurelie begins to question the war and her place in it. With both of her bonded on opposing sides, she’ll have to make a choice: continue to stand with the angels, or risk everything by trusting a demon.
ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER
Roshani Chokshi is the award-winning author of the New York Times bestselling series The Star-Touched Queen, The Gilded Wolves and Aru Shah and The End of Time, which Time Magazine named one of the Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time. Chokshi’s adult debut, The Last Tale of The Flower Bride, was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller. Her novels have been translated into more than two dozen languages and often draw upon world mythology and folklore. Chokshi is a member of the National Leadership Board for the Michael C. Carlos Museum and lives in Georgia with her family. Visit her online at roshanichokshi.com and on Instagram at @roshanichokshi.
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