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When the natural order frays, seventeen-year-olds Kaede and Taisin are summoned to undertake a dangerous, unprecedented journey to Tanlili, the fairy queen’s city. Their mission: to restore harmony between the human world and the realms of magic. Along the way, the girls confront challenges that test their courage, friendship, and the bonds that tie them together.
The narrative weaves themes of adventure, romance, and ecological responsibility, inviting readers into a world where fairies, hunters, and the forces of nature collide.
With a blend of youthful determination and mystical stakes, the story offers a fresh perspective on love, duty, and the fight to preserve balance in a changing world.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Malinda Lo
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