First published 2001
Princess Addie is a fearful, sheltered girl, while her sister Meryl is brave and adventurous. But when Meryl falls deathly ill with the Grey Death, Addie must overcome her terror and undertake a perilous quest to find a cure. Braving fantastical dangers, from savage specters to monstrous foes, Addie discovers an inner strength she never knew she possessed. In a race against time, she fights to save her sister and their kingdom.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, young-adult, fairy-tale-retellings
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: brave-heroine, found-family
Setting: Bamarre
241 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins