Gilded in Vengeance

Name: Gilded in Vengeance
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Lyssa Mia Smith
ISBN: 9780063239661

Author: Lyssa Mia Smith

Narrator: Emily Ellet

Unabridged: 13 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Storytide

Published: 11/04/2025

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance, Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural

Synopsis

Revenge meets the Gilded Age in this thrilling YA fantasy set among the glittering magical elite of late-1800s New York society, from Revelle author Lyssa Mia Smith.Two girls attended a magical ball, but one was never seen again.At least that’s what those who betrayed her believed.Two years after being framed for fraud by the Society of the Charmed, an exclusive club of New York’s wealthiest—and most magical—citizens, Emmy Vallillo wastes away in prison, utterly alone.Until her cell door bursts open, revealing Jack Fontaine, one of the Society’s favorite sons, now imprisoned for a crime he swears he didn’t commit. They make a deal: He’ll help Emmy escape if she helps destroy those who’ve wronged them.Together, the two break free and, using Emmy’s magic to transform their appearances, they soon become the Society’s new darlings.Now their enemies want to dine with them. Attend lavish balls with them. Marry them. But ruining lives requires Emmy to trust Jack with hers, despite his dark secrets—and the infuriating attraction between them.When another betrayal brings their enemies to their doorstep, Emmy must choose: finish exacting revenge, or give up the money, the magic, and her safety in this cutthroat world for the most treacherous thing of all—love.

About Lyssa Mia Smith

Lyssa Mia Smith is an author of romantic fantasies and a fan of all things magical and heart-wrenching. She has a PhD in clinical psychology with an expertise in adolescent trauma. A lifelong New Yorker, she lives on Long Island with her partner, their two sons, and the sweetest dog. She is also the cohost of Turning to Story, a podcast about the craft of writing fiction.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on March 16, 2025

After losing her magic and seeing her mentor imprisoned, Emmy Vallillo seeks justice in Gilded Age New York. For two years, she languished in prison, accused of crimes she didn't commit, until Jack Fontaine—once celebrated within the Society of the Charmed but now fallen from grace—offers her freedo......more

Goodreads review by jenny reads a lot on November 21, 2025

I love a good revenge story. It felt quite reminiscent of The Count of Monte Cristo, but with magic. I think if you’re a fan of revenge plots, heists, secret societies, and a slow burn romance - this could be worth a read! The FMC is betrayed, wrongfully imprisoned, links up with another prisoner to......more

Goodreads review by LaceyBanana on November 03, 2025

4.5. It’s New York in the late 1800’s and two young ladies attend a ball where one of them disappears from. While being held captive in prison, Emmy meets Jack and they devise a plan to escape. Once free, their lives change for the better but their secrets can’t get out. This was SO FUN!! The charac......more

Goodreads review by snazzy pen ✰ on April 17, 2025

Current rating: 3 stars I'm glad to say that I enjoyed this quite a bit more than I did Revelle! I loved the setting of a magical late-1800s New York, and the different types of magic/conjury were intriguing to read about. I also liked that the book did touch on issues such as classism, racism, and x......more

Goodreads review by Mia on March 15, 2025

This had potential but it was lacklustre in execution.......more