by Shannon Hale
First published 2014
Princess Magnolia leads a double life. By day, she's a proper royal sipping tea. By night, she's the Princess in Black, a masked hero who battles the monstrous Bluejay that threatens her kingdom. When the Bluejay crashes a wedding, Magnolia must race to the rescue, using her quick wits and impressive martial arts to save the day. But can she keep her alter ego a secret from the suspicious local monster-catching society?
Genres: romance, adventure, mystery, fantasy, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, secret-identity
Setting: Kingdom
Candlewick Press