Wild and Wicked Things

"Haunting, immersive, and seething with dark magic."―Alexis Henderson

Oprah Daily Top 25 Fantasy Book of 2022!

In the 1920s, a lush, decadent gothic tale unfolds as a young woman slips into a glamorous world filled with illicit magic, tantalizing romance, and murder. 

• "Brimming with romance and gilded with danger, Wild and Wicked Things is a heady, lyrical gem of a book."
  Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf
• "Haunting, immersive, and seething with dark magic, Wild and Wicked Things cast its spell on me"
  Alexis Henderson, author of The Year of the Witching
• "[T]his compelling queer gothic gas-lamp tale of witchcraft, wealth, and war is filled with brooding atmosphere, sensual details, and a sense of creeping dread....[a] tale of secrets, lies, and mistakenly raising the dead, will keep readers guessing and turning pages to the very end. Highly recommended for lovers of dark, witchy fantasy."
  Library Journal (starred review)
• “Wild and Wicked Things ticked all my boxes. May’s vivid prose carries us off to a world not quite unlike our own and spins the story of one woman coming into her own, another fighting the darkness inside her, and the two of them drawing together to become something more. I couldn’t put it down.”
  Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch’s Heart
• "Viciously enchanting, with a spell woven onto every page. Francesca May has given us a cast of wild and wicked women who dare to hold a mirror to the darkest, and most tender, parts of our souls. I couldn't get enough!"
  Heather Walter, author of Malice
• “Entrancing, seductive, and decadently beautiful, Francesca May weaves an intoxicating spell. Here is a deep, sensuous exploration of the bonds between three very different, complex women that readers won't soon forget."
  Gwenda Bond, New York Times bestselling author
• "A sapphic historical fantasy novel that drips with dark curses and alluring witchcraft. It delivers all the gothic, witchy vibes you could hope for."
  CultureFly
• "An intoxicating blend of secrets and glamour, romance and scandal, blood magic and dark pasts. If you’ve ever thought the Jazz Age would have been better with witchcraft, this book is for you."
  H. G. Parry, author of The Shadow Histories
• "Even after the last page is turned, this intoxicating story lingers like a deep dark wine. Sparkling and deadly, Wild and Wicked Things enchanted me, and if you're feeling dangerous, it will enchant you too."
  Lucy Holland, author of Sistersong
• "[B]eautiful...May’s atmospheric prose conjures the world down to its last detail." 
  Publishers Weekly
• "[A] spooky, sexy delight."
  Seattle Times
• "Featuring queer romance, this enjoyable tale of magic would be a wonderful addition to any collection."
  Library Journal