An epic, romantic, and action-packed fantasy inspired by the tale of Rumpelstiltskin, about a bastard princess who must take on an evil fae to save her brother’s soul, from C. J. Redwine, the New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow Queen. Perfect for fans of Graceling and the Lunar Chronicles. The world has turned upside down for Thad and Ari Glavan, the bastard twins of Súndraille’s king. Their mother was murdered. The royal family died mysteriously. And now Thad sits on the throne of a kingdom whose streets are suddenly overrun with violence he can’t stop. Growing up ignored by the nobility, Ari never wanted to be a proper princess. And when Thad suddenly starts training Ari to take his place, she realizes that her brother’s ascension to the throne wasn’t fate. It was the work of a Wish Granter named Alistair Teague who tricked Thad into wishing away both the safety of his people and his soul in exchange for the crown. So Ari recruits the help of Thad’s enigmatic new weapons master, Sebastian Vaughn, to teach her how to fight Teague. With secret ties to Teague’s criminal empire, Sebastian might just hold the key to discovering Alistair’s weaknesses, saving Ari’s brother—and herself. But Teague is ruthless and more than ready to destroy anyone who dares stand in his way—and now he has his sights set on the princess. And if Ari can’t outwit him, she’ll lose Sebastian, her brother…and her soul. Rumpelstiltskin Retelling: An evil fae Wish Granter. A deal for a crown that costs a soul. This dark and romantic fantasy reimagines a classic fairy tale. - Slow Burn Romance: She needs him to teach her how to fight. He has secret ties to the very man she must destroy. As Ari and the enigmatic weapons master Sebastian train together, their fragile trust could blossom into something more—or shatter completely. - A Powerful Brother-Sister Bond: Ari never wanted a crown, but she’ll do anything to save her brother Thad from the dark bargain he made. To save his soul, she must become a warrior and face down a kingdom’s criminal underworld. - An Unforgettable Fae Villain: Alistair Teague is ancient, ruthless, and more than a match for a princess who’s never held a sword. He tricked his way into power, and he’ll destroy anyone who stands in his way—starting with Ari. Praise for THE SHADOW QUEEN: “Forget everything you think you know about Snow White. There are no shrinking violets here, just a bold and cunning princess determined to save a kingdom that’s rotting beneath dark magic. Add to that a shape-shifting dragon prince, plenty of derring-do, and a plot that refuses to be predictable, and The Shadow Queen is a gripping addition to the retelling genre.”- - Marissa Meyer, New York Times bestselling author of the Lunar Chronicles Praise for THE SHADOW QUEEN: “With poison, fire, and deadly deeds, this tale is hard to put down and even harder to forget. I’ll never look at apples the same way again!” - Maria V. Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of the Study series Praise for THE SHADOW QUEEN: “Magic, dragons, and royalty in hiding: The Shadow Queen hits all the right notes of an incredible epic fantasy.” - Jodi Meadows, author of the Orphan Queen duology Praise for THE SHADOW QUEEN: “Filled with complex characters, imaginative and horrible consequences, and sharp twists - Booklist Praise for THE SHADOW QUEEN: “An action-packed retelling of “Snow White”...Great fun” - School Library Journal Praise for THE SHADOW QUEEN: “A fully imagined fairy tale landscape.” - Publishers Weekly “A welcome feminist revision of the classic fairy tale.” - School Library Journal “Satisfying fare for fantasy fans.” - Kirkus Reviews Praise for DELIVERANCE: “A sharp new epic” - Booklist Praise for DECEPTION: “An engaging fantasy” - Booklist Praise for DEFIANCE: “A well-paced, heart-wrenching tale of loyalty, courage, and love.” - Romantic Times Praise for DEFIANCE: “C.J. Redwine’s DEFIANCE is a gritty, thrilling adventure sprinkled with moments of breathtaking tenderness. I read it in one sitting.” - Rae Carson, Morris Award finalist for and New York Times bestselling author of THE GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS Praise for DEFIANCE: “Spellbinding, romantic, and impossible to put down.” - Julie Kagawa, New York Times bestselling author of the Iron Fey series and the Blood of Eden series Praise for THE SHADOW QUEEN: “A gripping additon to the retelling genre.” - Marissa Meyer, New York Times bestselling author of the Lunar Chronicles The world has turned upside down for Thad and Ari Glavan, the bastard twins of Súndraille’s king. Their mother was murdered. The royal family died mysteriously. And now Thad sits on the throne of a kingdom whose streets are suddenly overrun with violence he can’t stop. Growing up ignored by the nobility, Ari never wanted to be a proper princess. And when Thad suddenly starts training Ari to take his place, she realizes that her brother’s ascension to the throne wasn’t fate—it was the work