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When the frightening world of her grandmother’s book of dark feminist fairy tales comes alive, seventeen‑year‑old Alice discovers that she must step into that realm to rescue her kidnapped mother. Joined by Ellery, a dedicated fan of the stories, Alice navigates danger and magic, drawing on the strength of her family and the power of the tales themselves.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Fantasy/Dark Fantasy
Authors: Melissa Albert
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