Shadows That Listen by Louisa Carmody (2026, BoTM Hardcover)

The Shadows That Listen is a dystopian romantasy set five years after an apocalyptic immortal war shattered Earth. Angels and daemons have descended, but neither side came to save humanity — both are terrifying, powerful, and locked in a conflict that treats humans as expendable.   CORE PREMISE  Humanity lives under strict curfews and constant fear. Amara Jones, a human warrior working for the Angel Intelligence Agency, spends her days tracking people who vanish into the night. When her boyfriend Jeremy goes missing, she breaks protocol and ventures into the deadly shadows to find him — even if it means dying.   KEY CHARACTERS   * Amara Jones — Fierce, stubborn, and deeply loyal. Her search for Jeremy forces her into the heart of the war.   * Nathaniel — An archangel leading humanity's destruction. He's cold, ruthless, and absolutely not interested in saving humans… until Amara stabs him in the stomach and becomes impossible to ignore.   * Their dynamic evolves from enemies to reluctant allies, and eventually into a slow-burn, tension-heavy connection that readers rave about.  THEMES & TONE   * Enemies-to-lovers slow burn   * Angels vs. daemons, but both sides are monstrous   * Survival, loyalty, and moral ambiguity   * Cinematic combat, cat‑and‑mouse tension, and atmospheric worldbuilding   * A blend of dystopian grit and paranormal fantasy, reminiscent of Crescent City and Shadowhunters.