Deathly Fates: A Dazzling And Romantic Ya Fantasy Debut, Perfect For Fans Of These Violent Delights

In **Deathly Fates by** Tesia Tsai, a lyrical YA fantasy with a romantic edge, priestess Kang Siying makes a bargain with death itself—and it’s impossible not to follow her. Set in a richly drawn, East Asian–inspired world of talismans, spirits and political tension, this is an action-packed adventure that balances tenderness with real stakes.

Siying is paid to guide the deceased home, so she knows how to keep her heart steady. But when her father’s health fails, she takes a dangerous commission: cross enemy territory and retrieve the body of a missing prince. Except the prince doesn’t stay dead. To survive, he must absorb qi, forcing Siying into an uneasy partnership that pulls them through haunted countryside, vengeful ghosts and watchful spies.

Perfect for readers who love **YA fantasy**, **slow-burn romance**, **spirit folklore** and **court intrigue**—especially fans of These Violent Delights–style tension.

Add it to your TBR and step into its shadows.