"Perfect for fans of dark academia. A moody city, a hundreds year old curse, and a demon hunter who falls for a young innovator creating demons. Darcy and Lizzie level tension! I couldn't put it down." -- K.A. Linde, New York Times bestselling author of The Wren in the Holly Library
"A whimsically atmospheric, wonderfully imaginative fantasy full of romance, intrigue, and danger. I was captivated." --Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning
Immersive, heartrending, anddare I saywonderfully inventive, turning the pages of The Demonic Inventions of Aurelie Blake is like sipping from a mug of hot tea: full of warmth and perfect for a chilly day. Rachel Moore, author of Us in Ruins and The Library of Shadows
"The Demonic Inventions of Aurelie Blake has an old world setting with a whimsical twist. It's a magnificently romantic tale where creativity comes at a cost and nothing is as it seems. I loved every enchanting and spellbinding moment." --Autumn Krause, author of Grave Flowers
Aurelie is a refreshing mix of ambition, spunk, and defiance, certain in her smarts but still willing to change course when necessary. The final sequence is a breathless rush of brutal demon fighting and heartbreaking sacrifice, setting up a sequel that will surely be eagerly awaited by readers. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books
An exciting gaslamp fantasy. Publishers Weekly
Rutherford's writing and world building shine in this romantasy With a sharp twist, an eerie and clever setup, and an enthralling mix of themes, this duology starter nicely establishes an expansive story focusing on the price of creation, the danger of suppression, and the courage to hope for freedom in a world that fears innovation.--Booklist
