The Swoon Society Book Club: September 2026

💜Swoon Society August Book 💜

Daggermouth by H .M Wolfe

Description: Set in a corrupt surveillance state ruled by the masked elite, this true enemies-to-lovers dystopian romance that’s Conform meets V For Vendetta follows a mercenary who botches the assassination of the president’s son and ends up forced to marry him.

The first thing you’ll learn in New Found Haven is that mercy doesn’t exist. The second thing is that, from the highest glass atrium in the Heart to the windowless slums of the Boundary, the Veyra are always watching.

The last lesson is the hardest, but you must remember it: Love outside of your ring is a death sentence.

The city is carved into rings of privilege and poverty, ruled by the masked elite who will do whatever it takes to hold onto power. Obedience is demanded. Rebellion is crushed.

Greyson Serel has spent his life caught between two worlds. Publicly, he’s the flawless heir to the presidency. Privately, he’s entangled in secrets that could topple the regime. But when he’s forced into a political marriage meant to bind him tighter to the government’s brutal laws, he finds himself shackled to a bride as lethal as she is unwilling.

Shadera Kael is a mercenary raised to kill, not to wed. Yet when her bullet misses its mark, survival leaves her tied to the very man she was sent to eliminate. Trapped inside the corrupt heart of the city, she becomes both prisoner and wife, her every step watched, her every move tested.

Their union is no love story—it’s a battlefield. As secrets come to light and betrayals fester within the walls of power, Greyson and Shadera must decide between annihilating each other or burning the city to the ground together.

In a world where passion has consequences and loyalty is paid for in blood, their forced bond may be the spark that ignites a revolution. Or the fire that consumes them both.

💜 ABOUT SWOON SOCIETY BOOK CLUB 💜

Welcome to your new favorite monthly tradition ✨

Swoon Society is our romance + romantasy book club that alternates genres each month—so whether you’re here for the magical worlds or the swoony, heart-fluttering love stories… you’re in the right place.

But let’s be clear—this is not your typical book club 😉

Yes, we’ll absolutely be:
📚 Gushing over book boyfriends
🌶 Debating spice levels
💭 Diving into all the plot twists

…but we’ll also be:
🎉 Playing games
💌 Participating in fun, themed activities
💬 Making real connections
💞 Meeting your newest bookish best friends

This is a space built for community, laughter, and unapologetically loving the books we read.

🍷 What to Expect:
• Adult beverages + NA options (please bring your ID!) Book Club is recommended for 18+ due to mature content (yes there will be spice)
• Light snacks
• A welcoming, inclusive, and very fun atmosphere

🎟 Event Details:
• FREE to RSVP
• Limited to 30 guests for an intimate experience
• If we fill up (we usually do!), join the waitlist here—you’ll be notified if a spot opens

📖 Book Perks:
• Enjoy 15% off the Book of the Month in-store or online at www.briggsstreetbooks.com
• Pre-orders are available so you’re always ready for book club!

Come solo or bring a friend—either way, you’ll leave with a full heart and probably a longer TBR 💜