Hawk & Sparrow by Gray, Ayana

This deluxe limited edition features gorgeous printed edges, elaborate printed ends, and a stunning foiled case.

"Irresistible romance and cozy, magical charm . . . a pure delight." --Sabaa Tahir
"Brimming with mystery, magic and heart." --Stephanie Garber

Sparks fly in this Gilded Age novel of mystery, magic, and romance by the author of the New York Times-bestselling Beasts of Prey.

Vesper Evans has always resented Basalton's high society, and the sorcery that provides them with a luxurious life unimaginable to most. Orphaned as a child and rescued by the editor of The Basalton Globe, Vesper is now an ambitious reporter determined to keep her newspaper afloat.

While covering a lavish society gala, Vesper happens upon a shocking scene: the murdered body of a man she had spoken with just minutes before. Several of the powerful magical elite may want the man dead, but the prime suspect is wealthy industrialist Maximilian Kite.

Max soon makes Vesper a tempting offer: Find the culprit and restore his reputation in exchange for a substantial fee. Despite her distaste for Max's world, Vesper agrees--the money would save the Globe, and the story would be the scoop of a lifetime. There's only one catch: In order for her to infiltrate society, the two must pose as a courting couple.

Their investigation takes them from the highest echelons of privilege to the seediest backstreets of Basalton. As they unearth the city's secrets and scandals, Vesper finds herself in grave danger--while falling for one of the most infuriating, arrogant, handsome men she has ever met . . .

Author: Ayana Gray
Publisher: Balzer & Bray
Published: 09/01/2026
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 9.25h x 6.33w x 1.26d
ISBN: 9781250411235
Age Range: 14-18

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 06/01/2026 pg. 95
Publishers Weekly 06/15/2026
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2026
Booklist 09/01/2026

About the Author
Ayana Gray is the New York Times-bestselling author of the critically acclaimed young adult Beasts of Prey trilogy, as well as I, Medusa, her first novel for adults. Originally from Atlanta, she now lives among the rolling hills and tangling rivers of Arkansas.