Cruel

Cruel

By Ashley R. Carlson

Genre Young Adult Dark Fantasy
Pages 328
Published 2023
ISBN 978-1234567893

About the Book

A haunting tale of revenge and redemption in a world where cruelty and kindness walk hand in hand.

In a world where darkness reigns and cruelty is a way of life, one young woman seeks revenge against those who destroyed her family. But as she delves deeper into the shadows of her past, she discovers that the line between justice and vengeance is thinner than she imagined. When she meets someone who shows her the power of kindness, she must decide whether to embrace the darkness or step into the light.

What Readers Are Saying

"Cruel is a masterfully crafted exploration of revenge and redemption. A dark and compelling story that will stay with readers long after the last page."

Fantasy Book Review

"A powerful exploration of the human capacity for both cruelty and kindness. Ashley R. Carlson has created a world that is as beautiful as it is terrifying."

YA Book Weekly

Book Details

  • Format Hardcover, Paperback, E-book
  • Language English
  • Publisher Carlson Publishing
  • Available Formats
    Hardcover Paperback E-book

Read an Excerpt

"Cruelty is easy," he whispered, his voice carrying the weight of years of pain. "Kindness is the real challenge."

She felt those words pierce through the armor of anger she had built around her heart. For the first time in years, she wondered if there might be another way forward, a path that didn't lead through darkness.

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Discover the true cost of revenge in a world where cruelty and kindness walk hand in hand.