Never AfterFrom fan favorite author Alexis Hall comes a story of faith, redemption, and lovea melancholic tale of queer romance set in nineteenth century England. On the grim streets of London, a young man succumbs to his demons. Discarded by his lover and left penniless and alone, Michael Micha Dashwood uses sex to pay the bills and opium to numb the pain. When a sudden illness strikes, all seems lost. But hope finds Micha in the shape of the Reverend Thomas

because I didn't feel clever

he answers to no one except his father

and Calliope Hart is his last hope

until the day she crosses paths with a dangerously alluring demon

Luke receives the opportunity of his dreams

her potions

Descended into darkness

But that's what the basilisk is for

and thoughtful touches like a heart-shaped hole for the key ring

their friendship ends

A woman who leaves no trace behind

their forced proximity turns into something dangerously close to real