The Wren and the Holly Library (deluxe ltd edition)

The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde is the first book in The Oak & Holly Cycle, a dark romantasy series set in an alternate New York where monsters and humans coexist under a fragile treaty. It follows Kierse, a thief who breaks the treaty by entering a mysterious library, only to find herself trapped with a powerful, ancient monster named Graves, leading to a dangerous bargain and a slow-burn romance inspired by Beauty and the Beast. The book features heists, magic, and a blend of fantasy and romance, appealing to fans of authors like V.E. Schwab and Leigh Bardugo.

Key details

• Series: The Oak & Holly Cycle, Book 1

• Genre: Dark Romantasy, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance

• Plot: A thief, Kierse, breaks the Monster Treaty and is caught by Graves, a monster who offers her a job instead of killing her, forcing her into a dangerous game with ancient secrets.

• Themes: Beauty and the Beast retelling, found family, trust, and hidden power.

• For fans of: V.E. Schwab, Leigh Bardugo, Naomi Novik.

• Reading order: The Wren in the Holly Library, followed by The Robin on the Oak Throne.