My Wish Lists Login / Join

The Blade that Binds Us

By: Leah Thomas, Kali Wallace

Write A Review

Hardcover | 19 August 2025

At a Glance

Hardcover
322 Pages

Age
13 - 17

Grade
8 - 12

Dimensions(cm)
21.59 x 13.97 x 2.39

Hardcover

$45.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $11.44 with

Ships in 5 to 7 business days

From beloved authors Leah Thomas and Kali Wallace comes a sweeping dark queer YA romantasy, inspired by Icelandic folklore, about a witch and shepherd boy who find love in the darkest of places.

Hrafn has seen too much.

He welcomes death as the flames lick at the staves carved into his skin.

Until a stranger pulls him out.

Siggi has never left his village.

He longs to go in search of his missing brother.

Perhaps that's why he pulls the witch boy from the fire.

Bound by a blade of bone and indebted to the village boy, Hrafn agrees to use his powerful magic to help the oaf who saved him from the pyre. Across (and sometimes under) a rugged and unforgiving landscape, the unlikely pair will travel in search of answers, crossing paths with druids, darkwolves, and the dreaded Huldu.

But when the deceptions of the past are peeled away, Siggi and Hrafn will come face to face with their true natures.

When the cost of magic is pain and family ties run bone deep, can an unlikely love blossom in a dark and dangerous world?

Industry Reviews

"...readers drawn to folklore-laced fantasy and hard-won romance with sharp banter will find much to savor here. A dark, haunting fantasy in which magic binds hearts as tightly as it binds fates."

- Kirkus Reviews

"A swoon-worthy romance-fueled by dangerous magic and set against an eerie and evocative landscape-makes this a wild and heart-pounding adventure you'll never forget."

- Caleb Roehrig, author of Teach the Torches to Burn

"A dark, bewitching tale of love, loss, and healing. Wallace and Thomas weave together rich folklore, skin-crawling horror, and tender moments in this beautiful tapestry of a book."

- Kelsea Yu, Shirley Jackson Award-nominated author of Bound Feet and Demon Song

"A perfect fantasy for the dark at heart and an achingly beautiful queer romance that cuts to the bone (quite literally). A must read!"

- Kit Vincent, author of Love Immortal and Us Et Cetera

âââ

"The Blade That Binds Us is a captivating and dark fantasy unlike anything I've ever read. Thomas and Wallace deftly wove a haunting story of blood and bone with a bittersweet romance that will linger in my memory for years to come."

- Audrey Coulthurst author of Of Fire and Stars

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.

Defective items

If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.

For more info please visit our Help Centre.

You Can Find This Book In

Kids & Children's Books Children, Teenagers & Young Adults (YA) Fiction Young Adult (YA) Fiction

More in Young Adult (YA) Fiction

Unordinary Vol. 4
unOrdinary
Paperback
RRP $24.99
$21.75
13%
OFF

The Mortal Instruments 6: City of Heavenly Fire
From the international bestselling author who defined romantasy: the original Shadowhunter series about demon hunting, betrayal, secrets and forbidden love
Hardcover
RRP $39.99
$31.75
21%
OFF

War and Peas
Robin Hood 10
Paperback
RRP $17.99
$16.75

Barbie Dreamscape
Paperback
RRP $22.99
$14.99
35%
OFF

The Dream Thieves
(A Graphic Novel)
Hardcover
RRP $55.00
$42.75
22%
OFF

In a Heartbeat
Heartbreak Chronicles
Paperback
RRP $19.99
$18.75

Five Voices
Paperback
RRP $24.99
$21.75
13%
OFF

The Princess Bride
The cult classic tale of adventure and fantasy
Paperback
RRP $24.99
$21.75
13%
OFF

White Mountain
The limited sprayed edges edition
Paperback
RRP $29.99
$24.99
17%
OFF

Fence Book One
Paperback
RRP $39.99
$31.75
21%
OFF

Change of Plans
Paperback
RRP $24.99
$21.75
13%
OFF

A River I Must Be
A beautifully written, thoughtful and powerful exploration of what it means to be different and how to find the courage to reveal your true self
Paperback
RRP $18.99
$17.75

Sweet Temptation
Weybridge Academy #2
Paperback
RRP $19.99
$18.75

Practically Magic
Paperback
RRP $19.99
$18.75

Eclipse
Twilight Saga: Book 3
Paperback
RRP $24.99
$21.75
13%
OFF

The Summer I Turned Pretty
The Summer I Turned Pretty: Book 1
Paperback
RRP $19.99
$18.75

Breaking Dawn
Twilight Saga: Book 4
Paperback
RRP $24.99
$21.75
13%
OFF

Winnie-the-Pooh
The Little Book of Wisdom
Hardcover
RRP $19.99
$14.99
25%
OFF

Twilight
Twilight Saga: Book 1
Paperback
RRP $24.99
$21.75
13%
OFF

Trust Fall
From the no. 1 bestselling author of Better than the Movies
Paperback
RRP $22.99
$14.99
35%
OFF

Reckless Ultra Deluxe Edition
The Powerless Trilogy
Hardcover
RRP $59.99
$45.75
24%
OFF

Six of Crows: A Darker Shore: Letters from Ketterdam
an instant No. 1 New York Times bestseller
Multi-Item Pack
RRP $45.00
$35.75
21%
OFF

Thornbird
from the New York Times bestselling romance author of the Off-Campus series and for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus
Paperback
RRP $22.99
$19.75
14%
OFF

Heartstopper Volume 6
INSTANT GLOBAL BESTSELLER: the final chapter of the phenomenal graphic novel series, also on Netflix!
Paperback
RRP $24.99
$17.99
28%
OFF

This product is categorised by

Kids & Children's Books Children, Teenagers & Young Adults (YA) Fiction Young Adult (YA) Fiction