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Book SynopsisWhat if every story you''d ever heard was true? Jack killed the giants. Red slayed the wolf. Rapunzel fled the tower. But the greatest one of all, had yet to be told.
Once upon a time, the magical Kingdom of Avalon was left to wither and die after the Snow Queen encased it in ice. Its former citizens are now refugees. Which is why crown prince Alex and his protectors are stuck in Arizona.
Tala Makiling has lived her life as an outsider. Her family curse, the one that''s doomed her to be a spellbreaker, someone who destroys magic, hasn''t won her too many friends. Except Alex, who trusts her and her family to keep his royal identity a secret.
And then one night, a famous creature of legend, the Firebird, appears in their tiny town, reigniting hope for their abandoned homeland. Alex and Tala team up with a ragtag group of new friends to journey back to Avalon. Their path is filled with dangerfrom deadly prophecies, to terrifying ice wolves, a traitor among them, and the Snow
Trade Review
"Glorious." - Shelf Awareness
"Chupeco...has brought readers a truly original novel. A deftly executed melding of folklore and reality grounded in contemporary issues." - Kirkus Reviews (Starred review)
"Readers looking for a vibrant, Harry Potteresque fantasy full of secrets, spies, magic, monsters, and mayhem need look no further. " - Booklist
"Rin Chupeco's marvelously magical WICKED AS YOU WISH is a great read for fans of fairy tales, myths and legends. In fact, avid fans will want to read it two, three, or four times just to catch all the twists, updates and Easter eggs, as nearly every chapter is loaded with delights. Come for the adventure, stay for the sassy jerkwad firebird." - Kendare Blake #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series
"An enchanting story that is both a feast for the senses and a unique spin on the hero's journey." - Publishers Weekly (Starred review)
