A Promised Vengeance

A Promised Vengeance

They took everything from her. Now she will destroy them all. Falsely accused of murder, impoverished Elodie Dantès is torn from her childhood love, Killian, stripped of her most valuable possession—a forbidden artifact that wields ancient power—and banished to the otherworldly prison of Autremonde. Awaiting certain death in a world poisoned by magic, Elodie meets an unexpected ally, and together they begin digging for an escape. However, once Elodie is finally free, she discovers that the very people who betrayed her are those she trusted the most. Consumed by vengeance, Elodie develops a plan to ruthlessly destroy them all. But all too soon, Elodie is forced to choose whether vengeance is worth the price, especially if it means losing the love of her life forever. A richly woven fantasy filled with suspense, betrayal, and an intoxicating romance that will leave you breathless —Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author Larson's evocative prose and swoon-worthy romance feel wholly original. Brutal, beautiful, and completely riveting! —Sasha Peyton Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Bargain and The Witch Haven series Sara B. Larson infuses a forever favorite with magic, transforming The Count of Monte Cristo into a lush, romantic, action-packed story for a new generation. Loved!—Danielle Paige, New York Times bestselling author of Dorothy Must Die, Stealing Snow, and Wish of the Wicked Rich with lush prose and sweeping romance, this female-driven and fantastical reimagining of The Count of Monte Cristo will take you on an epic journey of betrayal and passion—Kathryn Purdie, #1 New York bestselling author of Bone Crier's Moon and The Forest Grimm A masterful retelling full of mystery and magic, A Promised Vengeance will sweep you away. With all the intrigue and drama of The Count of Monte Cristo , Sara B. Larson has crafted a tale that is wholly her own. Elodie's heartbreaking journey goes beyond a plot steeped in tragedy and revenge—it's a story of resilience and forgiveness in the face of impossible circumstances.— Sara Ella, award-winning author of Glass Across the Sea and The Wonderland Trials Sara B. Larson is the best-selling and critically acclaimed author of multiple books, including the YA fantasy Defy trilogy (Scholastic), the Dark Breaks the Dawn duology (Scholastic), and the Sisters of Shadow and Light duology (Tor Teen/Macmillan). She can't remember a time when she didn't write books—although she now uses a computer instead of a Little Mermaid notebook. Sara lives in Utah with her husband, her four children, and their dogs, Loki the Maltese and Bindi the English Cream Retreiver, where she also runs a commercial preschool. When she is not mothering, preschooling, or writing, you can often find her at the gym repenting of her sugar addicition