Adalyn Grace makes her adult fiction debut with 'The Wretched Divine'

Adalyn Grace, the author behind successful series like Belladonna and All the Stars and Teeth, has made her debut in adult fiction with 'The Wretched Divine'. The novel, published on September 22, 2026, marks a leap forward for the writer, who tackles darker and more complex themes compared to her previous work.

The review describes the book as one of the best fantasy reads of the year, praising its emotional depth and moral ambiguity. Unlike Grace's earlier works, there are no clear-cut alignments or easy resolutions here, but rather a more mature exploration of the characters and their motivations.

The novel requires patience in the first half, but the second part more than rewards the wait. The characters of Severin and Aurelie, in particular, are cited as driving forces of the story, with the latter evolving in a convincing and engaging way.

'The Wretched Divine' thus marks a significant turning point in Adalyn Grace's career, offering fans of her writing a more thoughtful and ambitious work, without losing the narrative charm that made her popular.