Why we’re excited
Prince Liuprand survived the doomed affair that ended with Agnes's death, and he wants her back on the throne beside him. Meanwhile Marozia crowns herself queen in her family's mountains, and Gamelyn, who rules the House of Blood, pursues revenge. In this kingdom, the dead do not stay dead.
As the second House of Teeth novel, it needs the first volume read beforehand. Ava Reid's earlier novels, including The Wolf and the Woodsman and A Study in Drowning, gave her a reputation for dark gothic fantasy, and this series is her most ambitious yet. For readers who like their romantasy grim.
On our most-anticipated list since 22 October 2026. See all the most anticipated books →
What to know about Necromantica
Necromantica is Book 2 in the The House of Teeth series. Start with Book 1, Innamorata (we have reviewed it). We have reviewed 1 of the series so far.
Ava Reid is a familiar name here: 5 of Ava Reid’s books have full reviews, averaging 3.9 out of 5. Our favourite to date is Innamorata (4★); the most recent is Winterveil.
At 528 pages it is one of the longer fantasy books out in April 2027; the typical one runs about 416 pages.
From the publisher
Once there was a kingdom riven by doomed love: The forbidden affair between Prince Liuprand and Agnes, scion of the House of Teeth, ended in strife, tragedy, and death.
But death is not yet done with the kingdom: Liuprand lives, and his love for Agnes lives within him, and he will do anything to sit the throne with his fallen queen.
In the black peaks of her ancestral home, Marozia names herself queen. Consumed by grief for Agnes and by her unfettered ambition, she seeks out a dark, ancient power that may cost more than she is prepared to give.
In the east, Gamelyn, master of the House of Blood, is determined to right the injustices that have been committed against him. Bound to his destiny, he will endure profane ritual and face soul-shattering trials to forge himself into the sword that will either tear the realm further apart –or bind it again through blood.
Because in a kingdom whose legacy is necromancy and whose future is written in dread prophecy, death is never the end – and fate is illuminated by the cold light of resurrection.
Description supplied by the publisher.
We haven’t read Necromantica yet. When our review goes up, it will replace this page.
