by Allison Saft
First published 2025
Clarion stands at the edge of the Winter Woods, centuries of warnings echoing in her mind. No warm-season fairy has crossed into the frozen realm in ages, yet reports of a monster threatening Spring have reached the palace. With her coronation approaching, Clarion sees this as her chance to prove herself worthy of the crown. The current monarch and seasonal ministers watch her every move, but she cannot ignore the danger. When Clarion ventures into Winter, she expects to find the reported monster. Instead, she discovers Milori, a young guardian protecting the Winter Woods. Together, they uncover threats that endanger both their realms. As they work side by side, their alliance deepens into something neither expected. But ancient laws exist for a reason. A warm-season fairy and a winter fairy cannot be together. The consequences could prove as deadly as any monster lurking in the shadows. Clarion must choose between her growing feelings for Milori and the safety of everything she has sworn to protect.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-romance
Setting: Winter Woods, Spring, Palace
400 pages · Hardcover · Random House/Disney