Honey in Her Veins

A Novel
by Ruth McKell
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This cottagecore fantasy follows a man with a monster in his head as he reunites with his first love in order to find mythical honey in the woods of Appalachia. Perfect for fans of Adrienne Young and Alix E. Harrow.

“Deliciously atmospheric” —Sydney J. Shields, author of The Honey Witch

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Published By Little, Brown and Company

Format Paperback

Number Of Pages 432

Publication Date 04/07/2026

ISBN 9780316595247

Dimensions 5.55 inches x 8.2 inches


"Honey in Her Veins is an atmospheric fantasy steeped in the kind of magic that grows wild in the cracks of broken things. With lyrical prose, aching romance, and a world humming with bees and ghosts, this story will burrow into your heart and bloom."—Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author

"Deliciously atmospheric, Honey in Her Veins is a stunning tale of a death-touched boy and a honey-kissed girl defying every darkness. This debut is absolutely mesmerizing."—Sydney J. Shields, author of The Honey Witch

"A masterwork. Ruth McKell’s breathtaking debut delivers achingly beautiful prose, deliciously complex characters, and a deeply moving second chance romance with all the heated longing readers thirst for. No one pines quite like Arthur Connoway. Honey in Her Veins is the kind of book you keep on your bedside table long after you’ve closed it so that you can relive the tale over and over again. I was spellbound from the first honey-soaked page. Prepare yourself for a lifelong love affair."—Taylor J. LaRue, author of Steelborn

"As sweet as honey and as sharp as bone, Honey in Her Veins will leave you breathless. My heart blossomed with every page, even as I clutched my copy with whitened knuckles. Magical, lyrical, and deeply resonant—I savored every moment inside this story."—Taylor Grothe, author of Lethal Kiss

“Infused with magic, Honey in Her Veins is a stunning genre-blend of a debut. With delicate prose, a tender love story, and monstrous undertones, this story will hook its claws into you… and you’ll be glad.” —Amanda Linsmeier, author of A Dance With Death

 
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