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August 18 broke the fandom: A Court of Splintered Harmony (Oct 27) and A Court of Forgotten Melody (Jan 12) revealed together, launching the Valkyrie Cycle with Koschei as the big bad. The covers leaked hours before the official post and the music-themed titles have theorists rioting.Bloomsbury's first teaser quote is written from Lucien's point of view, which confirms he narrates at least part of A Court of Splintered Harmony. Four quotes are out now, including one asking whether mates can un-mate. The central couple is still unannounced.Thirteen stories, thirteen riders and their dragons, from Xaden and Sgaeyl to Liam and Deigh. Sloane and Imogen are the surprise favourites. The complaint is that it reads like filler, and there is still no title or date for book four.New guide: the best summer romance books for fantasy readersWhat does 3/5 spice actually mean? Check the Spice Rating guideAugust 18 broke the fandom: A Court of Splintered Harmony (Oct 27) and A Court of Forgotten Melody (Jan 12) revealed together, launching the Valkyrie Cycle with Koschei as the big bad. The covers leaked hours before the official post and the music-themed titles have theorists rioting.Bloomsbury's first teaser quote is written from Lucien's point of view, which confirms he narrates at least part of A Court of Splintered Harmony. Four quotes are out now, including one asking whether mates can un-mate. The central couple is still unannounced.Thirteen stories, thirteen riders and their dragons, from Xaden and Sgaeyl to Liam and Deigh. Sloane and Imogen are the surprise favourites. The complaint is that it reads like filler, and there is still no title or date for book four.New guide: the best summer romance books for fantasy readersWhat does 3/5 spice actually mean? Check the Spice Rating guide

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