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Book SynopsisA GRAPHIC NOVEL FROM AWARD-WINNING ARTIST OLIVIER LEDROIT! A REWRITING OF THE FAIRY TALE GENRE IN STUNNING BAROQUE STEAMPUNK DECOR. After narrowly escaping an uprising the claims the lives of her parents, Wika, the last of a royal line of fairies, must evade the assassins on her trail long enough to discover the secret of her lineage. Uncover Thomas Day's first comic book story - a dark tale of magic and mystery, with fairies, dwarves, goblins and elves, in a stunning epic fantasy world brought to life by the beautiful illustrations of Oliver Ledroit.
Trade Review“Magic, myth, and machinery meld to give an edgy steampunk skin to this European import fairy tale ... Ledroit’s lush, Klimt-like artwork boasts a meticulousness that borders on dizzying, rewarding readers who linger” - Publishers Weekly
“An intriguing addition to the cannon of modern fantasy ... the art is nothing short of a masterclass” - Grovel
“Thomas Day has written a world with a vast array of characters, each of them explored in detail and given their own story. Oliver Ledroit has done the detailed writing justice by also giving explosive detail to the words. ... unique and lovely, an adventure that will stay with you” - DC Comics News
“Simply spectacular ... [a] mixture of fairy tale sweetness and steampunk grit” - Down The Tubes
“The Most Gorgeous Comic of 2021 Is Here!” - Previews World
