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Almost the entire court of Epria is poisoned at a banquet, leaving socially inept teenage scientist Freya, previously twenty-third in line, as the new queen. Suddenly learning noble decorum is more important than her preferred experiments, although the latter might help her solve the mystery behind the mass murder. Court intrigue, rich world-building, and a relatable heroine comprise this medieval-esque fantasy.
359 pp.
| HarperTeen
| February, 2016
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TradeISBN 978-0-06-230356-1$17.99
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YA
Princess Aurora (A Wicked Thing), now wanted for treason in Alyssinia, seeks refuge in Vanhelm with the roguishly charming Prince Finnegan. Vanhelm's history with dragons is fraught, and Aurora tries mightily to control her dragon-like magic while being pursued by the king's soldiers and by evil witch Celestine. Thomas moves further away from her "Sleeping Beauty" source material in this lavish (and bloody) sequel.
340 pp.
| HarperTeen
| February, 2015
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TradeISBN 978-0-06-230353-0$17.99
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YA
The kingdom is thrilled when its hometown prince Rodric breaks the spell and wakes Princess Aurora from her hundred-year sleep. But all is not well in the land of Alyssinia. Revolution is in the air, and a commoner, Tristan, tries to open Aurora's eyes to the Crown's corruption. This series-starter features a feisty (if understandably confused) princess's true awakening, a political one.