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“A spicy, fast-paced read that blends political intrigue with steamy romance.” —FanBolt
“Falon Ballard turns up the heat with her entry into the romantasy scene.” —Swooon
“Ballard spins a heady web for her first romantasy, set in the realm of Avon during a time of flux.” —Reactor
“A daring mix of magic, lust, and Shakespearean intrigue, Something Wicked reimagines love amid chaos. Falon Ballard’s romantasy debut smolders with passion . . . Think Macbeth meets Moulin Rouge! Completely lush, dangerous, and impossible to put down.” —Out South Florida
“Ballard, who’s known for her contemporary romances, jumps into the romantasy subgenre with both feet and creates a believable world that’s full of betrayal, sex, royals, magic, and shades of Shakespeare. An extremely steamy fantasy filled with romantic and political intrigue.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Popular romance author Falon Ballard dips her toe into the world of romantasy with Something Wicked, a Moulin Rouge meets Macbeth story about sex, love, and murder.” —Paste Magazine
“[Something Wicked] is plenty entertaining, the pace is swift, and the eventual romance between the leads is satisfyingly erotic.” —Publishers Weekly
“Sizzling . . . The publisher bills Something Wicked as Macbeth meets Moulin Rouge!, and the book delivers some seriously spicy moments that weave together those stories’ themes.” —Booklist
“Falon Ballard left no prisoners with Something Wicked. Dark, dramatic, and oh, so sexy, this book oozed with delicious tension. I couldn’t get enough.” —Nisha J Tuli, International bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen
“Something Wicked kept me hooked from start to finish. It’s intricate, sensual, and filled with all the best elements romantasy has to offer. Falon Ballard makes a skillful debut in the genre!” —India Holton, bestselling author of The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love
“Sensual and magical! Moulin Rouge meets Shakespeare in Ballard’s romantasy debut. The worldbuilding is as interesting as the characters, and the romance between Cate and Callum was beautifully drawn. I loved this sexy, angsty, page-turning read, and I can’t wait for more!” —Sarah Hawley, USA Today bestselling author of Servant of Earth
