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- ISBN 9780008741358
- Weight: 270g
- Dimensions: 159 x 240mm
- Publication Date: 01 Oct 2026
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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'A rich romantasy ideal for fans of dark academia' The Mirror
'The magic system is captivating, and the ending will leave you yearning for the second book' The Express
Brace yourself, for the Great Hunt has begun…
In the aftermath of the Ordeals, Sophia must hone her awakening power to fight the cold ones. With Alden by her side, they will prepare for a new task, finding a key ingredient for an antidote.
But as the true nature of the cold ones comes to light, questions arise over the gods. Perhaps the Great Hunt cannot be stopped, for the gods are hungry and have a will of their own.
As tragedy strikes and the one Sophia loves most is attacked, she must face the wrath and might of the gods to save him, her friends and her world.
The battle is about to build to God-like proportions.
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'Combines captivating world building, a seriously twisty plot, and a steamy romance… impossible to put down' Demi Winters, author of The Road of Bones
'Deliciously dark with high stakes and a sizzling hot romance, The Ordeals is not to be missed!’ Tessonja Odette, author of A Rivalry of Hearts
Readers ADORE The Ordeals:
'Mysterious, chilling, and utterly addictive' Reader review,*****
'This completely swept me away. The world-building is absolutely stunning' Reader review,*****
'Exciting and unique, quick paced and kept you guessing throughout' Reader review,*****
'I could not put down and devoured in one sitting. I absolutely recommend this book' Reader review,*****
'A quite creepy atmosphere and… Buffy-esque vampire slaying into the mix' Reader review,*****
Rachel Greenlaw grew up in North Cornwall, surrounded by wild moorland. She studied English with Creative Writing at Falmouth University before moving to an island in the Atlantic, where she lives with her husband and two children. The Compass and Blade trilogy is her first YA fiction series. Rachel’s first novel for adults, One Christmas Morning was shortlisted for The Fantasy Romantic Novel Award 2024. Her second, The Woodsmoke Women’s Books of Spells featured on Waterstones' Best Romantasy Books of 2024. Rachel can be found on Instagram @rachelgreenlaw_ and at rachelgreenlaw.com
