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Jude Duarte, once mortal and now a queen in the perilous Faerie realm, faces the loss of her power and the looming threat of betrayal after her lover Cardan leaves her powerless. Determined to recover her lost authority, Jude bides her time, watching the world she loves unravel. When an opportunity emerges in the form of her twin sister Taryn, whose life hangs in the balance, Jude must decide whether to embrace the chance to restore her kingdom or to step back out of fear.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Holly Black
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