Cold Iron Heart

Melissa Marr was voted in high school the “most likely to end up in jail”. Instead, she went to graduate school, worked in a bar, became a teacher and did a lot of writing. Wicked Lovely is her first novel.

'Set against the lush backdrop of 1890s New Orleans, Marr’s spellbinding prequel to the Wicked Lovely urban fantasy series invites readers back into the world of the fae … The resulting conflict delivers all the magic, intrigue, and romance that Marr’s fans expect. Readers will be pleased' – Publishers Weekly'Melissa Marr masterfully rises to challenge of writing a prequel by both expanding on the mythology of the original series while telling a story that exists wholly on its own. Fans of the series will inhale this delicious glimpse into Irial’s past.' – John McDougall, Murder by the Book, Houston TX.'What a delight to discover how much I loved being back in the Wicked Lovely world, discovering details about beloved characters that made me want to race back for a series reread. This is Irial's story set in 1890s New Orleans, brimming with faerie court drama and steamy romance. Can we, and should we, outrun fate? And if so, are we prepared for the consequences? I could not put it down.' – Angela Mann, Kepler’s Books, Menlo Park, CA.