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Book SynopsisA girl who can create wishes teams up with a boy who can stop time to break a curse that will bring on her death with the next tear she sheds.
Trade ReviewWishtress creates a world of magic to explore very human themes . . . With her realistic characters, lush scenery, and fantastical elements, Brandes has created a tale that ranges from thrilling to introspective. Myrthe and Bastiaan's journey is one you will not want to leave. * Nashville Book Review *
A gorgeous fantasy about incredible power just out of reach. Myrthe's and Baastian's stories interweave into a beautiful tale about self-worth, second chances, and mysterious enchantment. * Kathryn Purdie, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Burning Glass and Bone Crier’s Moon *
Brandes's (Romanov) literal wish-fulfillment fantasy is filled with Christian allegory and richly imagined worldbuilding that's complemented by complex characters . . . Brandes's fluid prose adeptly details the fantastical world of Winterune, and Myrthe and Bastiaan's seemingly forbidden romance handily propels the plot toward a climactic resolution. * Publishers Weekly *
Breathtaking. Never have I ventured into a more unique and vibrant story world than within the pages of Wishtress. It is both fairy tale and literature, modern fable and timeless allegory. Nadine Brandes has crafted the masterpiece of her career. Full of secrets, romance, and magic, Wishtress is the book everyone will be wishing never comes to an end! * Sara Ella, award-winning author of The Wonderland Trials, Coral, and the Unblemished trilogy *
The battle for good and evil gets a unique twist in this imaginative and beautifully written fantasy, with the Wishtress caught in the center of the fight. You'll want a magical wish for yourself when you get the breathtaking finish! * Sara B. Larson, author of Dark Breaks the Dawn and the Defy trilogy *
