These Monstrous Gods duology Acquired by Daphne Press

I’m so excited to announce that the These Monstrous Gods duology will be released by Daphne Press in the UK/Commonwealth in January 2024! Book One is entitled To Cage A God.

 

Here’s the official Press Release:

 

Daphne Press has bagged a fantasy duology from Elizabeth May pitched as Leigh Bardugo’s Shadow and Bone (Orion Children’s Books) meets Marjorie Liu’s Monstress (Image Comics).

Publisher Daphne Tonge acquired UK and Commonwealth rights, excluding Canada, in a two-book deal from Danny Baror at Baror International. Rights have also been sold to DAW in the US. To Cage a God, the first in the series, will be published in January 2024.

May has previously written the Falconer trilogy (Orion), co-authored the science-fiction Seven Devils duology (Orion) and has written romance novels under the pseudonym Katrina Kendrick. To Cage a God is May’s first return to fantasy in over five years.

Tonge commented: “I was immediately drawn into the world of To Cage a God. It’s got an incredibly strong voice and concept.”

May added: “This story explores the bonds between sisters, the complexities of love, duty and the fire of revolution – all set against a backdrop of divine power struggles and ruthless politicking.”

 

Daphne Press is the new publishing arm of the renowned book subscription service Illumicrate, captained by the incredible Daphne Tonge. I’m so thrilled to collaborate with her team to bring this series to UK readers. The US and UK are planning a simultaneous release in January 2024.

This is my first fantasy after a 5 year hiatus, and my first fantasy romance for adults. I’m so thrilled to be working with the teams at Daphne and DAW to bring you my next adventure. I promise two sexy romances, ruthless politicking, monstrous deities, and bloody rebellion. I can’t wait to talk more about this book in the coming months!

Stay tuned for more updates about To Cage A God in the coming months! And if you’d like news delivered to your inbox (I only send updates), you can subscribe here.