About The Queen’s Dark Ambition:
“That wood is always in my dreams. It’s super creepy,” Miya said. “Be careful.”
Are you drawn to unique magic systems, powerful adversaries, and tales of courage in the face of darkness? Then you’ll be spellbound by this “twisted, whimsical young adult fantasy.”- Independent Book Review.
This is the first in the contemporary Fairies Among Us series, and the novel follows a strong, but flawed, female protagonist trying to fit in, find her voice and self-confidence.
Fourteen-year-old Stacy is full of angst after she broke the news to her besties, Jas and Anjali, of moving schools and they shut her out. She’s warring with her parents. She hates the new home and neighbourhood. The stupid house move was the last thing that she wanted! It couldn’t be worse, but things are about to get weird and a lot more dangerous…
When she discovers a parallel world hidden within the mysterious woods near her new home, her life takes a terrifying turn. About to witness a child’s sacrifice, a stranger recognises her and warns her to stay away. Who from the fairy realm, could possibly know her and do these mysterious fairies have anything to do with the local missing children?
Despite her fears, she returns, becoming trapped in a realm of human hating fairies. Under the mentorship of Bower, a centuries-old wizard, Stacy uncovers a sinister plot involving imprisoned children and a pure malevolence that will stop at nothing to claim the power of the stars.
Can Stacy find the strength to challenge a Queen who once turned her back on love itself? And if she fails, what fate awaits not only the imprisoned children, but the entire human world?
At the core of this low spice, character driven fantasy, Stacy’s journey explores difficult emotions and themes of found families, as well as transformations. If you enjoy these tropes, The Queen’s Dark Ambition, may appeal to you: identity/belonging, glow up/fish out of water, chosen girl, hidden heritage, confidence/self-love, power and agency, coming of age, angst & grit, plot-twists, clean Christian-mystery.
PRAISE FOR THE QUEEN’S DARK AMBITION:
“A modern fairy tale that fuses playfulness with eeriness, The Queen’s Dark Ambition will send you to the whimsical, yet dangerous natural world and make you feel glad you came.”- Independent Book Review
“I’d recommend The Queen’s Dark Ambition to readers who like their fantasy tinged with real-life grit… It’s a good fit for teens and adults who enjoy moody, character-driven tales with a sharp edge of menace. If you like your magic beautiful but dangerous, and your heroines flawed but determined, this book will keep you turning the pages.”- Literary Titan- 4 stars
“This book has lots for readers to immerse themselves in…”- LoveReading- Awarded Indie Books We Love- LoveReading4Kids
