Nightcurse

By: Emma Hinds

Age 14+

RRP £9.99

Coming October 2026

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Cursed with eternity, haunted by love - discover the truth about living for ever in this queer enemies-to-lovers romantasy with a magical mystery at its heart, for fans of Juno Dawson and VE Schwab.

Emrys Swift is so dead. 157 years' worth of dead, to be exact. And eternity feels even longer when you're cursed to be seventeen forever, hidden from the world in a magical library, and desperate to remember how you died.

But when ancient spellbooks go missing, Emrys must join forces with annoyingly attractive shapeshifter, Aubrey Vale, to solve the mystery. Which would be fine...if they weren't (im)mortal enemies.

As they tangle with ghosts and battle mermaids, can they outrun the secrets of Emrys's death and Aubrey's life? And is it possible to fall in love when you're already dead?

Details

Extent:: 368 pages
Dimensions:: 198 x 130mm
Paperback ISBN:: 9781836048435
Publication Date:: October 2026
Work Reference:: 10545

Author

Emma Hinds is a queer writer living and working in Manchester who is passionate about writing queer fantasy that explores the depth of British magical folklore. She has a Masters degree in Theology and the Arts from the University of St Andrews and is the author of the well-known fan fiction series, The Heir to the House of Prince, which currently runs at over a million words and over a million hits.

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Press

Hinds effortlessly weaves cutting humour with an emotional gut-punch and magic-drenched plot.

EV Woods, author of Girls of Dark Divine

A delightful and heartwarming love story, full of queer hope, spooky folklore, mysterious libraries, and giant undead deer. Nightcurse contains quite possibly the cosiest revenants you will ever meet, and also some of the most unnerving. Emma Hinds has crafted a wonderfully vivid world of queer magic and mystery - prepare to be enthralled by the night kin!

Nat Reeve, author of Nettleblack

Nightcurse has it all - a compelling dark academia mystery, an exhilarating journey through the ancient magic, wild landscapes and folklore of Britain, and a moving story about the meaning of belonging, and the potential for love and life even beyond death. An atmospheric, immersive and bewitching read.

Sophie Keetch, author of Morgan Is My Name

What a joy to return to this highly inventive and immersive world. Hinds is a master at melding the historical, supernatural and contemporary: exploring mortality, time, what we choose to make of it and with whom.

Ashley Thorpe, author of Spirit Warriors

Chilling, atmospheric and seriously romantic - perfect for fans of Sixteen Souls.

Amy McCaw, author of They Own the Night