Brimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear in this fantasy adventure from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft.
It's been centuries since a warm-season fairy in Pixie Hollow has crossed into the Winter Woods, and while most fear the legends of monsters lurking in the frozen lands, Clarion, can't help being intrigued by Winter's stoic beauty. But under the watchful eyes of the current monarch and the court's seasonal ministers, Clarion has little time to dwell on daydreams while the days to her coronation dwindle away.
That is, until reports of a monster crossing from Winter into Spring make their way to the palace. Clarion sees defeating this threat as an opportunity to prove that she is worthy of her new role. But instead of finding a monster at the edge of Winter, she finds Milori, a young guardian of the Winter Woods. Together, they form an unlikely bond as they race to save their lands.
But as their alliance warms to something more, they will discover there is a reason a warm-season fairy and a winter fairy must not be together. And the cost could be just as deadly as the monsters that prowl the Winter Woods.
Discover the origin of the sweeping, star-crossed romance between the queen of Pixie Hollow and the lord of the Winter Woods.
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781368114134
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- ISBN: 9781368114134
- File size: 3142 KB
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- English
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December 1, 2024
Shortly before the new queen's coronation, a monster wreaks havoc, forcing a young fairy princess to intervene at her own risk. In Pixie Hollow, the Never Fairies of Spring, Summer, and Autumn work to create seasons for the humans on the Mainland, while the fairies of Winter remain apart in the Winter Woods. Clarion, a governing-talent fairy who's soon to take over as queen of Pixie Hollow, often looks wonderingly at the Winter Woods. But crossing the border is against the rules set forth by her mentor, Queen Elvina. When a monster from Winter breaks free and enters Spring, Clarion bristles at Elvina's dismissal. Determined to be involved, she secretly travels to Winter, meets with Milori, the Warden of the Winter Woods, and learns that the land is nothing like what she's heard, making her wonder what else the queen has been untruthful about. Together Milori and Clarion work to discover the secrets of Pixie Hollow, which may save them--or lead to death. Set in a magical place of flowers and pixie dust, this story considers the control we have over the roles we're assigned. Clarion is a beautifully complex character--strong yet insecure, lovable due to her willingness to prioritize relationships over rules. Themes of fear, forbidden love, and good vs. evil are present in this fast-paced, engaging tale. Main characters are cued white. A magical story with a classic Disney feel exploring love, friendship, and leading amid hardship.(Fantasy. 12-18)COPYRIGHT(2024) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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February 1, 2025
Grades 7-12 Clarion, a warm-season fairy of Pixie Hollow and destined to be queen, is intrigued by the Winter Woods. It's captivating and beautiful but starkly different from the warm weather she's accustomed to. And though she's ready to be crowned, Clarion feels like she must prove herself worthy of the honor. She gets her chance when investigating reports of a monster on the edge of Pixie Hollow and the Winter Woods, where she happens upon Milori, a captivating guardian of the Winter Woods. With a delightful, slow-burn romance brewing, Clarion and Milori join forces to protect their respective lands from the aforementioned monster threatening them. Saft is an expert when it comes to ethereal and magical stories brimming with dreamy sceneries, and this fantasy is no different. Well-paced and characterized, Saft's venture into the origins of Tinker Bell's homeland is full of intrigue, secrets, danger, and star-crossed romance. Readers passionate about fairies, Pixie Hollow origins, or fantasy stories fluttering with destiny and hope will certainly be pleased.COPYRIGHT(2025) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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