by Shannon Hale
First published 2013
In the kingdom of Archenfield, Princess Isadora and Princess Beatrice have always been close. But when a mysterious enchantress curses the sisters, their bond is tested. Isadora is transformed into a swan, doomed to spend her days on a mirrored lake. Beatrice, now the sole heir, must navigate the treacherous court alone, where power-hungry lords scheme to control the throne. As Beatrice races to uncover the truth behind the curse, she must confront her own fears and decide the fate of her sister and their kingdom.
Genres: romance, fantasy, fairy-tale-retellings, historical-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Archenfield
Little, Brown Book Group Limited