by Terry Brooks
First published 1992
Wil Ohmsford's peaceful life is shattered when a stranger reveals a dark truth: the once-vanquished Shadowen have returned, threatening to enslave the Four Lands. Wil must find the legendary Elf Queen and persuade her to take up arms against this ancient evil. But the Elf Queen has long since abandoned her throne, and Wil's quest leads him on a perilous journey through unearthly realms, where he must confront his own doubts and fears to unlock the power needed to save everything he holds dear.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, epic-fantasy, high-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, quest
448 pages · Paperback · Orbit