This Fatal Kiss

Alicia Jasinska

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Miscellaneous
30 December 2025

Series: Spirits and Saints

Spirit away with dark magic and flirty, polyamorous romance in this whimsical fantasy—and witness a sinister plan take shape in a BONUS chapter added to this special deluxe paperback edition that features gorgeous sprayed edges !

Cursed to haunt the river running through the magical spa town where she drowned, Gisela is a water nymph who dreams of returning to the living world and the family she left behind. All it takes to regain her humanity is a kiss from a mortal...but everyone sees her as a monster.

And then there’s Kazik, the brooding, interfering, spirit-hunting grandson of a local witch. He's determined to rid the world of unholy creatures like Gisela. After Kazik botches Gisela’s exorcism, she strikes up a deal. She won’t tell the other spirits that he’s losing his magic, if he agrees to play matchmaker and helps her get a kiss. But Gisela’s plan goes awry when Kazik also falls for the devilishly handsome young man that she sets her heart on—someone who could be linked to Gisela’s troubled past.

This delectable quest through the spirit world is cozily crafted with a hauntingly opulent atmosphere and a slow burn, enemies-to-lovers story told in multiple perspectives. Young adult readers are sure to kick their feet and squeal with glee at hilarious banter, scrumptious culinary delights, and endearing sisterhood and found family. An enchanting read for fairy tale enthusiasts and fans of queer romance!

By: Alicia Jasinska
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 202mm, Width: 134mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 403g
ISBN: 9781682638569
ISBN 10: 1682638561
Series: Spirits and Saints
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 30 December 2025
Recommended Age: From 14 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alicia Jasinska hails from Sydney, Australia and is the author of acclaimed YA novels, THE DARK TIDE and THE MIDNIGHT GIRLS. A library technician by day, she spends her nights writing and hanging upside down from the aerial hoop.

Reviews for This Fatal Kiss

★ ""A delightfully queer polyamorous romance teeming with splashes of ethereal magic.""—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review ""This beautiful Slavic reimagining of ""The Little Mermaid"" will appeal to fans of fairy-tale retellings and queer romantasy adventures.""—School Library Journal ""Found family of other rusałka with diverse sexualities and gender identities, their irascible (but hot) immortal water goblin ""grandfather,"" and the small town setting with its witchy cottagecore aesthetic make this an appealing destination for fans of Jasinska’s The Dark Tide as well as readers in search of a cozy, flirty, folklore-inflected good time.""—The Bulletin ""This polyamorous romantasy successfully juggles themes of identity, family, and queerness, all while building a crisp, clear, beautiful world where readers will want to linger with these characters ""—Booklist ""Engaging and immersive—a delight from start to finish.""—Kirkus Reviews