In 15th-century Volterra, sculptress Ravenna Maffei enters a competition hosted by a secretive, immortal family who offers an invaluable boon. Desperate to win so she can save her brother, Ravenna reveals a rare magical talent, a dangerous act in a city where magic is forbidden. The consequences make her a target, and she is kidnapped by the mysterious and powerful Luni family.
Now a captive in the cutthroat city of Florence, Ravenna is forced into an impossible task where failure means certain death at the hands of Saturnino dei Luni, the family’s enigmatic heir. At turns seductive and then merciless, Saturnino’s capricious behavior leaves Ravenna both drawn to him and afraid one wrong move might end her life.
Meanwhile, Ravenna’s forbidden magic does not go unnoticed. The Pope, waging war against Florence, and magic itself, has his own interest in her abilities, seeing her as a potential weapon in his ruthless campaign.
As trusting the wrong person becomes lethal, Ravenna must navigate the treacherous lines between a pope’s obsession, her love for her family, and the seductive immortal who might be the end of her.
“A sumptuous & intoxicating standalone from the singularly swoonworthy imagination of Isabel Ibañez. Ibañez deftly sculpts a tale of magic, menace and mystery amidst the glittering backdrop of Renaissance Italy. Every page is a feast for one's daydreams.”
—Roshani Chokshi,
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
Enemies to Lovers
Forced Proximity
Dangerous Bargains
Political Machinations
Historical Setting
Forbidden Magic
Emily Wells @Emiscape
“GRACELESS HEART is a tour de force of historical fantasy. This fierce, romantic, wonderful book gripped my imagination and made my heart race at each turn. With an artist's eye for beautiful detail, Isabel Ibanez has created a gorgeous, intricate world peopled with fascinating characters. It's nothing short of compelling. Ibanez is at the height of her talent here."
—USA Today bestselling author India Holton
“A breathtaking blend of intricate magic, riveting intrigue, and hypnotic romance, in a lush historical setting that flares to life on every page. I never wanted to leave the glimmering, immortally enchanting world of Graceless Heart.”
—Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning