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Danai Christopoulou | Pre-order VILE LADY VILLAINS
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VILE LADY VILLAINS (UK: Penguin Michael Joseph, April 2026/ US: Union Square & Co, May 2026) ✨Rep: Lauren Bieker✨Editor: khōréō ✨Assistant Lit. Agent: Tobias Literary Agency✨she/they🏳️‍🌈🇬🇷
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So uhm 3,000 of you have added Vile Lady Villains as “want to read” on Goodreads 🤯 This is insane to me, insane and wonderful. I always knew my book is an odd bird, niche, not for everyone—and the fact that so many people have heard of it and are excited leaves me speechless! Thank you all so much!
Text reads “What do you mean 3000 of you have added VLV on Goodreads?”
February 4, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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I have to believe that the Light will return. Above and Below.
A snowy landscape, with human and animal tracks visible in the snow. The Sun can be seen timidly through the barren trees.
January 28, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Roses are red
Ravens can fly
Highlighted text reads: “Of course I would fall in love with a woman who’s part sky.”
January 22, 2026 at 12:53 AM
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Have you subscribed to my newsletter? I’m sending it out later today, and rumor has it that there will be a giveaway of a Vile Lady Villains copy happening soon, so you might want to subscribe: danai-writes.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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January 18, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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I’m probably super late to this, but could I interest you in my sapphic horromantasy about Klytemnestra and Lady Macbeth meeting in a limbo realm? Comes out April 2 in the UK, March 12 in the US

www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
The UK book cover for Vile Lady Villains by Danai Christopoulou
January 14, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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I saw someone say that authors sharing quotes is boring. But Vile Lady Villains for me was always an exercise in being unhinged. I did not hold back on anything: emotions, descriptions, blood, blades, ink. There is much muchness in the book, and if you like these quotes, you might enjoy the ride 🖤🥀
A red rose background featuring the UK cover of Vile Lady Villains. Text reads: “I rise from rusty waters, hair dripping with my husband’s blood.” A red rose background featuring the UK cover of Vile Lady Villains. Text reads: “Out hands are still entwined but that’s all right. I can kill her later.” A red rose background featuring the UK cover of Vile Lady Villains. Text reads: “How wicked would it be, really, to kiss her here in front of her husband’s corpse?” A red rose background featuring the UK cover of Vile Lady Villains. Text reads: “I would kill a hundred husbands just to get us to this moment.”
January 13, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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What do you mean my book is on @netgalley.bsky.social Most Requested page 🤯🤯🤯

what do you mean 😭
January 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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2026 has started rough for me, with a series of unfortunate events. But through these rough days, your response to Vile Lady Villains is giving me so much hope!
Picture: A red tulip in the snow. Text reads: Some numbers that made me emotional Picture: A tree with red blossoms covered in snow, and a screenshot of Vile Lady Villains stats from Goodreads, showing taht 2,262 people have added it as “to-read” Text says: More than 2,000 of you have added VLV on Goodreads A close up of a red flower covered in frost. Screenshot shows the Amazon best sellers rank for VLV: 85,889 in Books, 612 in Horror Fantasy A red tulip in the snow. Next to it, a screenshot of the UK cover of Vile Lady Villains. Text reads: Numbers and success are subjective. Stabby sapphics aren’t.
January 7, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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Ah, yes. I’ve always wanted a car shaped ice sculpture.
A completely snowed out front of Danai’s house, everything is covered in white, the fence, the trees, the road etc. The car is barely visible
January 3, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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This year, 3 months from today, my debut novel will be out in the world and I’m not spiralling at all, why do you ask? Anyway if you want to read about sapphic characters who can handle pressure much better than I do (one of them, at least), please preorder Vile Lady Villains wherever books are sold
In a background of a Christmas tree, text reads: “Wait, it’s 2026. Which means…” Same background of a tree. Text reads: “My book comes out this year! In exactly 3 months from today to be exact, Vile Lady Villains, my sapphic horromantasy about Klytemnestra and Lady Macbeth will be out in the UK and I’ll be a published author.” Text continues discussing how difficult it is to move the needle for marginalised books just by the author promoting them Background of green leaves and red flowers. In the middle, the UK cover of Vile Lady Villains with a call to preorder and the pud dates Similar background of green leaves and red flowers. Text reads 2026 debut authors, we’re going to be okay.
January 2, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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Happy Yule! May your fires burn bright on this, the darkest night of the year.

I always take my tarot cards out this time of year—I’ve been doing tarot readings since 2016. If you want some clarity for the New Year, I’m offering some readings on a pay-what-you-will basis. Reach out.
A tarot spread: twelve cards in a circle, one for each month of the year, and two cards in the center. The same tarot spread. Text reads: New Year tarot readings Donation based, pay what you will, via my Kofi DM for details, or visit ko-fi.com/danaiwrites
December 21, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Getting to talk about Vile Lady Villains in Greek is a fever dream I never want to wake up from! Thank you to Anubis Books for giving it the perfect home!
Danai, wearing a dark green sweater and a burgundy shirt stares at the camera. Text reads: POV you just had a meeting with the publisher who acquired the Greek translation rights for your book And you got to discuss in your native language and brainstorm ideas And now you know that 2026 will be a very good year for villainous ladies
December 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Some sapphic yearning and despair for your Sunday. I was reminded of that passage from Vile Lady Villains recently. It’s not the saddest chapter in the book… but it’s close.

Reminder that VLV is available to request now on NetGalley and Edelweiss: www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...
A snippet from Vile Lady Villains that reads: “I’ve learned to see the ravens as a warning or a guidance, one for my ears only. A marker in the woods, a turn in a tunnel to ensure I won’t get lost, a song that always ends in Claret, Claret, Claret. Baffling, that this queen of blood and blades would become my one true north. Yet I know better now than to fight it. I smile, waiting for the susurrating dark to dissipate, eager to gaze upon the fire of Claret’s eyes once it does. There was an urgency about her, as we crossed the arch together. Mayhap she had things to tell me. Mayhap there will be time now, time to tell each other things, time to finally – But when the ravens leave me, and the light reluctantly returns, Claret is no longer here.” The UK cover of Vile Lady Villains. Text reads: Available to request now on NetGalley and Edelweiss
December 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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If I’m your author coach, these are some things I pledge never to do:
Text reads: “3 things I would never do as your author coach” Shame you for not hitting out agreed upon weekly writing goals Pretend there’s only one way (only my way) to fix the issues in your book or story Gatekeep what I know about the publishing industry
December 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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VILE LADY VILLAINS is now available to request on @netgalley.bsky.social ❤️‍🔥

www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...
December 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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”You let your cat on the furniture—“
No, you don’t understand. It’s hers. She is the Supreme Leader of this house, ruling with an iron tail. No one stands a chance. She is our Queen, as beautiful and terrible as the dawn, and if she ever gets her paws on the One Ring she will rule us all.
Buffy, Danai’s white calico cat looks majestic while sitting on top of a heavy wooden chest. The light hits her white fur.
December 4, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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In 4 months, my stabby sapphics will be out in the UK from Penguin Michael Joseph. I have *feelings*. Mostly of gratitude, and disbelief, and primordial fear laced with hope. Thank you to everyone who has helped along the way, to the authors who read and blurbed!

www.penguin.co.uk/books/470416...
December 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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In a stunning development, 1,200 of you have added VILE LADY VILLAINS in your “Want to Read” on Goodreads
🤩
Thank you so much for being excited about my stabby sapphics!
A graphic featuring Danai’s book, VILE LADY VILLAINS on a parchment colored background with red roses and keys. Text reads: “Thank you for 1200 adds on Goodreads”
November 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Our dreams should never have an expiration date. In December’s Marie Claire Greece, I wrote about my debut novel VILE LADY VILLAINS getting published in 3 countries next year, and about the importance of never giving up.

www.marieclaire.gr/art-lifestyl...
November 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Do you like books about liminal spaces, with lyrical prose? Books with heroines determined to rewrite their stories even if they have to throttle the narrative? How about sapphic books with lots of yearning, dark humor and lots of skeletons?

How about ALL the above in one book? 😈
November 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Are you hungry? There’s a site widesale on the Hachette US website until December 03, and you can get your claws on VILE LADY VILLAINS for 30% off!

As to why I chose this specific picture… I guess you’ll have to read the book 😈

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An image of a hand holding a carved out human heart. Text on the page reads “Wouldst thou like to feast on books” and communicates Hachette’s sitewide sale. Danai’s book, VILE LADY VILLAINS, is featured
November 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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First, favorite and final lines from VILE LADY VILLAINS (along with a few visual clues for context 👀)

Preorder link: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0...
A collage on crinkled beige paper, featuring a skull and a red flower. Text reads “First, Favorite, Final lines in” and an arrow leads to the cover or Danai’s book, VILE LADY VILLAINS A collage featuring crinkled paper, a raven, a dry leaf and a cauldron. Text reads: First “Speak. Demand. We’ll answer.” Vile lady villains by Danai Christopoulou A collage featuring crinkled paper, a dagger, a broken pomegranate and a skull. Text reads: Favorite “I rise from rusty waters, hair dripping with my husband’s blood” Vile lady villains by Danai Christopoulou A collage featuring crinkled paper, an ink pot, a skull, a sealed letter and a quill. Text reads: Final “Yours in friendship, VLV.” Vile lady villains by Danai Christopoulou
November 26, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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This autumn has been much tougher than expected so I’m reopening my books. Need eyes on you query package, manuscript, or someone to discuss all things publishing? Reach out!

More info and rates here: chronovoros.com?page_id=279
November 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Apologies, I can’t get back to you at this time, my hands are busy being a pillow for my sleeping son
Scooby, Danai’s grey tabby cat, sleeps curled up in a ball, his little fury head resting on Danai’s open palm. The keyboard underneath is forgotten.
November 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Burned forever in my memory: seeing so many people post creative edits of the Vile Lady Villains book cover 😍

I can’t wait to hold this gorgeous book in my hands. I can’t wait to share it with all of you. Thank you for embracing my stabby sapphics 💜
A collage of 12 images all featuring Danai’s debut novel, Vile Lady Villains book
November 16, 2025 at 11:40 AM