The second book in a new trilogy of twisted fairy tales from New York
Times bestselling author James Riley, set in the world of his popular
Half Upon a Time series, that's perfect for fans of Fablehaven and Chris
Colfer's A Tale of Magic series!
Lena might finally be accepted by the other giants after helping to
defeat the Golden King and his faceless army in the Cursed City, but
that doesn't mean life has become any easier for her. The power-hungry
Golden King wants revenge and has begun spreading shadow magic out over
the kingdoms, taking over the minds of anyone it touches, and instilling
fear and hatred as it goes.
The fairy queens, the most magical beings in the kingdoms, say their
sacred book, Tales of All Things, claims that there is one person who
can defeat the Golden King and his dark spells: Lena. But only if she
first proves herself worthy by completing three challenges.
All Lena ever wanted was to prove she is really a giant. Now she has to
be so much more. Can she and her genie friend, Jin, save the human world
that doesn't trust them, or will they fall prey to shadow magic, and
doom everything?