Title: StainAuthor: A. G. Howard
Genre: YA, Fantasy, Retellings
Publisher: Abrams/Amulet Books
Publication Date: January 15, 2019
Blurb:
A high-fantasy gothic fairytale inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and the Pea.
Once upon a nightmare, her fairytale begins...
After Lyra—a princess incapable of speech or sound—is cast out of her kingdom of daylight by her wicked aunt, a witch saves her life, steals her memories, and raises her in an enchanted forest ... disguised as a boy known only as Stain. Meanwhile, in Lyra's rival kingdom, the prince of thorns and night is dying, and the only way for him to break his curse is to wed the princess of daylight, for she is his true equal. As Lyra rediscovers her identity, an impostor princess prepares to steal her betrothed prince and her crown. To win back her kingdom, save the prince, and make peace with the land of the night, Lyra must be loud enough to be heard without a voice, and strong enough to pass a series of tests—ultimately proving she’s everything a traditional princess is not.
Once upon a nightmare, her fairytale begins...
After Lyra—a princess incapable of speech or sound—is cast out of her kingdom of daylight by her wicked aunt, a witch saves her life, steals her memories, and raises her in an enchanted forest ... disguised as a boy known only as Stain. Meanwhile, in Lyra's rival kingdom, the prince of thorns and night is dying, and the only way for him to break his curse is to wed the princess of daylight, for she is his true equal. As Lyra rediscovers her identity, an impostor princess prepares to steal her betrothed prince and her crown. To win back her kingdom, save the prince, and make peace with the land of the night, Lyra must be loud enough to be heard without a voice, and strong enough to pass a series of tests—ultimately proving she’s everything a traditional princess is not.
Why it's my Can't Wait Wednesday:
This sounds like a dark fantasy and I am in. I want to see how she gets all this without her voice. It seems like a really cool retelling. I haven't read anything by this author and this one makes me want to try her out.
What is your CWW this week?
This author always seems to have really pretty covers!
ReplyDeleteI agree, this one sounds really good to me too.
DeleteThis one does sound really cool! I love a good retelling.
ReplyDeleteI love a good retelling, too, and I’m seeing this one pop up lately. It sounds terrific and I hope you enjoy it! And the cover is alluring!
ReplyDeleteI need to stop collecting AG Howard books and actually read one of them! They have such beautiful covers!
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ReplyDeleteTelling you that yes the blurb is excellent but the cover is also stunning! Sophie @bewareofthereader
I've never read anything by this author before. I hope you enjoy reading this!
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I haven't read AG Howard yet either but her books always look good- and have those amazing covers.
ReplyDeleteNice books, never heard fo these. I like these posts, can explore new things
ReplyDeleteOooh! Such a gorgeous cover! I really need to read this series!
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Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
This sounds good! Hope you enjoy it!
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