
The Spring Maiden
Allison Anderson(Author)
Oliver-Heber Books (Publisher)
Published on 3. October 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
350 pages
978-1-64839-439-3 (ISBN)
Description
A nominee for the 17th Annual Whitney Awards in the YA Fantasy category.
Penny Barclay lives by two rules: protect her family's ancient magic, and never let her heart betray her.
As heir to the Duchy of Eleusion and a powerful plant mage, Penny knows the weight of expectation. But rebellion is rising-one that seeks to enslave every mage in Olympia-and her sheltered life is no longer an option.
When the Crown's spy, Lou, arrives to hunt the rebels' mysterious leader, Penny sees both a threat and an opportunity. Seizing her chance to prove herself, she demands a place at his side, stepping into a world of secrets, shadows, and dangerous choices-where loyalty costs lives, trusting him may cost more, and freedom has a price.
To save her people, Penny must risk everything she's been taught to protect. But in the fight against betrayal and tyranny, even a single forbidden choice-of heart or loyalty-could change her destiny forever.
Allison Anderson shines in her debut YA Romantasy. An imaginative retelling of Hades and Persephone, filled with slow-burn romance, a world brimming with magic, and a girl who's journey is only just beginning. Perfect for fans of Marissa Meyer, Holly Black, and Kristin Cashore.
"I love a good re-imagining of ancient myths and this debut author packs a punch! It has everything I look for in a story, strong and fascinating characters to root for, creative world building, suspense, a mysterious villain, and just enough romance to keep me wanting more."-Jeff Wheeler, Wall Street Journal Bestselling author
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Series
Language
English
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 13 to 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
494 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64839-439-3 (9781648394393)
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Person
Allison Anderson lives her best life as a wife, a mom, a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and a fantasy writer. As a life long fantasy nerd, she finds it natural to create stories of her own and you can often find her jotting down new story ideas or talking about dragons. She's spent most of her life across the southwestern United States.