<p><b>A deluxe paperback edition of Grim's story from #1 </b><i><b>New York Times</b></i><b> bestselling author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster, featuring stunning illustrated sprayed edges and a full-color art insert</b></p><p><i>True love knows no bounds.</i></p><p>Grimshaw Malvere had no choice in becoming a monster. Raised by a cruel father to be a killing machine, Grim learned at an early age to push down any emotion-grief, guilt, and especially love. When the curses are cast and Nightshade is thrust into turmoil, Grim makes it his mission to ensure his realm's survival.</p><p>Then Isla appears in his castle, and Grim discovers the one thing that's more powerful than pain...</p><p>Told from Grim's perspective, this Lightlark companion book gives readers insight into his past: the motivations and events that cemented his fate as Isla's eventual love interest.</p><p>This paperback edition boasts a suite of deluxe features:<br />-Brand-new cover design<br />-Four pages of full-color illustrations<br />-Full-color illustrated sprayed edges</p><p><b>Pair with </b><i><b>ORO: DUELING CROWNS EDITION</b></i><b> to reveal a continuous pattern on the books' edges!</b></p>