The Wretched Divine

The Wretched Divine #1

by Adalyn Grace

Aurelie Chantelune was born to serve. Raised as a knight in a kingdom ravaged by demons, she's spent her life honing her blade, driven by the memory of the monsters who tore her family apart and by the knowledge that she's one of the few who can stop them.

If Aurelie can claim her first kill, she'll inherit a legacy passed down through the Chantelune a soulbond with Yuriel, an angel whose power is vital to her kingdom's survival. But when those she loves begin turning into the very monsters she's sworn to destroy, Aurelie is forced to seek help from the last place she ever imagined. Desperate, she forges a second and far more dangerous bond with Severin, a demon she can hardly trust, but who claims to know how to end the war for good.

With their lives and fates entwined, Aurelie, Yuriel, and Severin must team up to hunt down a cure capable of turning demons back into humans. But the more they learn about one another and the deeper their relationships grow, the more Aurelie begins to question the war and her place in it. With both of her bonded on opposing sides, she'll have to make a continue to stand with the angels, or risk everything by trusting a demon.

Genres: Fantasy, Romantasy, Romance, Adult, Fantasy Romance, Demons, Science Fiction Fantasy

512 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication October 6, 2026

About the author

Adalyn Grace is the #1 New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, International, and Indiebound bestselling author of Belladonna and the All the Stars and Teeth duology.

Prior to becoming an author, Adalyn spent several years working in live theatre and studied storytelling as an intern on Nickelodeon Animation’s popular series The Legend of Korra.

Local to San Diego, Adalyn spends her non-writing days by watching too much anime, and by playing video games with her two dorky dogs.

Reviews

[Clace]

She said its like a more mature version of daughter of smoke and bone and The infernal devices but set in a world like the stormlight archives!! I AM SCREAMING BECAUSE BRANDON SANDERSON SUPREMACY EVERYONE!

[Kristina]

Angels, demons, AND Renaissance-inspired?

Yes. Without a doubt, yes.

Update: Adalyn Grace just posted the first character art on Instagram and I am IN LOVE.

Update 2: We've got a release date (just before my birthday!!) and an epic description.

Update 3: We have a cover!

[Youssra (semi ia)]

so sat for this release.

[✨⚡ Kelcey (felinebooktrovert) ✨]

I'm adding this to my TBR because I've loved everything that AG has written so far. But a love triangle?? 😭😭

[avi ౨ৎ]

IS THIS A NEW ADALYN GRACE BOOK!!!!!!
- Will I eat this book up? Yes
- Will I fall in love with the mmc? Probably
- Will the writing be amazing? Uh duh it's by Adalyn Grace!

[Chasie⋆౨ৎ˚⟡˖ ࣪]

a love triangle with a vengeful demon, battle hardened angel, and a human knight (which are all hot) who is thrust into the middle of an ancient war??? a Renaissance-inspired magical world?? an adult romantasy written by the queen Adalyn Grace herself?? i am sat. they are trying to kick me out of B&N because it doesn’t release until 2026, but I am simply too seated. ✨

[angie]

99.99% of why i want to read this book is because of lotusbubble’s artwork of it

[Toriఌ (hiatus)]

Coming out September 22

[Noi (in & out)]

oh?

[Veronica ☽◯☾]

after the disappointment that was Belladonna, I'm kind of scared to get my hopes up, but this sounds too good to pass 😂

[Sylvie {Semi-Hiatus}]

An adult book by Adalyn Grace, which is described to be a mix of 'Daughter of Smoke & Bone', 'The Infernal Devices' AND 'The Stromlight Archive'?

Do you hear me screaming, crying and fangirling? No, of course not. Because I'm announcing this thorugh a post. 😅

[elara]

an adult fantasy romance about demons and angels… I’M SO SEATED

[phideɭia (inactive)]

they mentioned....infernal devices?? and why am i only hearing about this now? 😔

[Brandi]

High Fantasy world like Brandon Sanderson & Robin Hobb AND a romance?! SOLD! Requesting immediately because I need this ASAP!

[Catrina]

Ordered from B&N
October 2026

[°❀⋆.monica ೃ࿔*:･]

posting the synopsis and fanart without even a cover is a CRIME I want this book in my hands rn Adalyn Grace please I beg you 🤲🏼😩

[yona (taylor’s version)🎀✨]

can’t wait for this one

[Sigrid]

WE HAVE A COVER OH MY GODDDD

[Shelly | VixenReads]

Give this to me NOW!!!!

[marine ♡]

it's that point in my life where I don't have a cover, don't even have a resume, but you know it's Adalyn Grace so...

[Lorelei J.]

angels, demons, a war and renaissance inspired? Sounds right up my alley plus I LOVED the Belladonna Trilogy so hopefully I'll love this one too!

[Vanessa]

I cannot wait to read this!!!

[Vasoulaki]

Want to read

Angels, Demons and the impeccable writing style of Adalyn Grace - SAY. NO. MORE.!

[Mei ☽︎]

I REFUSE TO READ LOVE TRIANGLES 🤣i deal with enough of them already

[Maria V. Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky to get an ARC of this new book from Adalyn from the publisher. I finished it in record time. This is the blurb I submitted - I hope to see it on the back cover as I don't think I've enough clout to be on the front cover. :)

"This isn't your typical angels vs. demons story. Oh no, it's much more! The characters will suck you in and not let go."

[ruby · Rating 5 out of 5]

how on earth will i ever wait until 2026 for the best book of my life? if you said very patiently and eagerly you’d be correct! i absolutely can’t wait to have this book in my hands, i’m so excited to read about knights and the renaissance and the divine (those are like my three favorite things hello?) and i’m so beyond happy for Adalyn! i’ll happily read whatever she writes because i know it’s going to be amazing

[Holly]

👀👀👀

[janessa!!]

I WILL BE HERE WITH OPEN ARMS, AN OPEN HEART, AND AN OPEN WALLET. LOCK UP MY CAGE AND THROW AWAY THE KEY SEE YOU IN 2026❗️❗️❗️

[Chloe]

ADALYN GRACE ADULT DEBUT OMGGGGG

[Gianna]

So excited for this book! Can't wait! Omg