Get Ready for More Romantasy: Catherine Doyle’s City of Fantome is Back!

Hold onto your enchanted hats, readers! You better get ready, because Simon & Schuster Children’s just dropped some seriously exciting news that’ll make your heart race faster than Ransom Hale on a dragon (well, if he were riding one). That’s right! Catherine Doyle’s City of Fantome trilogy is not only alive but thriving with a new deal that’ll have fans swooning.

What’s Buzzing?

Here’s the juicy deets:

• Final Installment Alert! Simon & Schuster has snagged the last book in Doyle’s City of Fantome trilogy.
• Plus One More! We’re also getting a stand-alone YA romantasy novel. Because apparently, we can’t get enough of magic and romance intertwined like two lovers in a heart-fluttering embrace!
• Team S&S and Author Power! Rachel Denwood, the ambitious boss lady at S&S, is not playing around with this acquisition. She swiped the UK and Commonwealth English-language rights from Claire Wilson at Rogers, Coleridge & White, and if that isn’t a power move, I don’t know what is.

A Little Background, Please!

For those of you who’ve been living under a rock or just haven’t had the pleasure of indulging in Doyle’s world yet, allow me to enlighten you:

• The trilogy kicked off with The Dagger and the Flame, introducing our fierce heroine Seraphine Marchant and the swoon-worthy Ransom Hale. (Seriously, how can anyone resist an enemies-to-lovers trope? Sign me up!).
• The second installment, The Rebel and the Rose, is already on its way, hitting hardbacks in September 2025. So, grab your fancy bookmarks, folks; it’s going to be a long wait!
• And if you thought that was it, the grand finale of the trilogy will be gracing us in 2026! Can I get a "Hallelujah!"?

Why You Should Care

Doyle’s Magic Touch:

• Denwood makes it crystal clear: “The Dagger and the Flame is a YA romantasy tour de force!” (And honey, you know she means it).
• The world-building is SO on point that there’s room for more wizardry and love shenanigans.

What’s Next?

• Mark Your Calendars:
  • The Rebel and the Rose – September 2025
  • Final book in the trilogy – 2026
  • Stand-alone YA romantasy – 2027 (Yas, queen!).

And let’s not forget, with all this buzz, Catherine Doyle’s promises her readers an epic ride. She says she’s amped to expand Seraphine and Ransom’s story arc. So prepare yourself for some seriously swoon-worthy moments that might make your heart do a happy dance.

In Conclusion:

Fans of fantasy, romance, and all the melodrama in between need to keep their eyes peeled because the City of Fantome is heading back to claim its throne! Whether you’re in it for the magic, the romance, or just Ransom’s dark, twisty charm, you won’t want to miss a beat.

So, buckle up, book lovers! The journey into an enchanted world filled with heart-thumping romance is about to get even more thrilling. And remember, if anyone gives you flak about your love for romantasy, just tell them: someday they’ll understand the rush. Until next time, keep dreaming and reading!