The Kiss of the Nightingale By Adi Denner

In The Kiss of the Nightingale, set in an enchanting alternative historical Paris in 1890, Talents—magical gems that grant extraordinary abilities—dictate society's hierarchy. Cleodora, an orphan and struggling dressmaker, dreams of inheriting her father's Tailoring Talent, only to be left with nothing after his death. Desperate to save her bedridden sister and escape their dire circumstances, she meets the alluring Lady Dahlia Sibille, who offers her a coveted Singing Talent—but at a steep price. Cleodora must steal an Elite Talent from the prestigious Lenoir family, plunging her into the glamorous world of opera galas, where she becomes the star. However, as she navigates this new life, she finds herself entangled with the charming yet exasperating Vicomte Lenoir, who challenges her perceptions of loyalty and desire. With Dahlia’s seductive influence urging her onward, Cleodora grapples with her conflicting loyalties. As she balances her ambition with the emotional turmoil of newfound romance, she discovers that true magic might lie in the connections she forges and the sacrifices she makes. This captivating romantasy weaves together themes of ambition, love, and the quest for identity, inviting readers to delve into a world where the stakes are high and every choice could alter Cleodora's destiny forever.