Long Live Evil

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER For anyone who's ever found themselves captivated by the allure of the villain, this tale is for you. Rae, whose life was in shambles, always found solace in books. As she faced the end, she was granted a miraculous opportunity: a magical deal allowed her to step into the realm of her most treasured fantasy series. She awakens in a foreboding castle perched on the edge of an infernal abyss, within a kingdom teetering on the brink of war. This strange land is populated by menacing creatures, devious nobility, and the character she adored the most: the Once and Forever Emperor. He's enchantingly attractive, in a way that only fictional characters can be.In this fantastical world, Rae soon realizes she's not the story's heroine; instead, she's the villainess in the Emperor's saga. Accepting her new role, she embraces the life of a villain, complete with better outfits and sharper wit, despite the likelihood of a grim fate. Gathering a motley crew of the tale's most notorious villains under her command, Rae devises a plan to alter their destinies. However, as the death toll mounts and the Emperor's anger intensifies, the prospects of Rae and her cohorts reaching the story's conclusion intact appear increasingly dim.This adult epic fantasy debut by Sarah Rees Brennan invites readers to experience the journey from a villain's perspective. Praised as 'brilliant' by Holly Black and 'supremely satisfying' by Leigh Bardugo, the narrative features a cast of intriguing villains, including an axe-wielding maid, a radiant yet brooding knight, a murderous bodyguard, and a charming yet disreputable spymaster with a golden heart.