A broad array of well-developed characters will intrigue readers as the plot advances and curves. "Lloyd-Jones's take on the Faustian myth will keep readers engaged. With wonderfully developed characters, an engaging storyline and a romance that will steal readers' hearts, The Hearts We Sold is a story that's easy to love."- Romantic Times The message in the philosophical prose is understated, but powerful, as is the surprise ending. "One of those unassuming reads that quietly sneaks up on you-and before you know it you've been blindsided by how awesome it is. A dark fantasy brimming with passion and peril."- Kirkus Reviews Readers will devour this romantic, Faustian fable. "The slowly revealed lore of the demons coupled with Dee's adventures make for a whirlwind of a page-turner. The world-building is outstanding, but it is the smaller, true things-how Dee keeps her circle of people small, how a new, loving partner is patient with her while she navigates love and PTSD-that make The Hearts We Sold such a superb (and heartfelt) work."- Shelf Awareness (starred review) * "Emily Lloyd-Jones's ( Illusive) depictions of the emotional abuse Dee faces are nuanced and subtle, so truthful that the reader comes to understand the depth and destruction of the abuse only in the final pages. Lloyd-Jones tracks Dee's Faustian journey without ever falling out of step, and the story itself will ensnare readers as surely as any bargain."- Booklist (starred review) Praise for The Hearts We Sold:* "Beautifully written and elegantly characterized, this is a thoughtful, melancholy tale of love and redemption, magic and choice. This book will steal your heart and break it, and leave you begging for more.
In The Hearts We Sold, demons can be outwitted, hearts can be reclaimed, monsters can be fought, and love isn't impossible.
As something like love grows between them amid an otherworldly threat, Dee begins to wonder: Can she give James her heart when it's no longer hers to give? Reality is turned on its head, and Dee has only her fellow "heartless," the charming but secretive James Lancer, to keep her grounded. And what comes after Dee makes her deal is a nightmare far bigger, far more monstrous than anything she ever could have imagined. The demon who Dee approaches doesn't trade in the usual arms and legs, however. But this is a world where demons exist, and the demons are there to make deals: one human body part in exchange for one wish come true. Her home life sucks (to put it mildly), and she's about to get booted from her boarding school-the only place she's ever felt free-for lack of funds. An intoxicating blend of fantasy, horror, and romance-a Faustian fable perfect for fans of Holly Black, and Stranger Things.ĭee Moreno is out of options.
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