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Laurel, a high‑school sophomore, is abruptly confronted when a strange plant blooms from her back. This revelation uncovers her true identity as a fairy and her pivotal mission to keep the world safe from encroaching trolls. Facing both the wonder of the supernatural and the challenges of teenage life, Laurel must learn to trust her newfound powers and rise to the responsibility that comes with her destiny.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Aprilynne Pike
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