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  • The Evil Queen

    Gena Showalter

    Paperback (Inkyard Press, June 30, 2020)
    Once Upon a Time meets Game of Thrones in New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter’s magical, romantic dark fantasy series, in which the fairy tales we know and love are prophecies of the future.Welcome to the Forest of Good and Evil, where villains may be heroes and heroes may be villains…it all depends on who you ask.In the realm of Enchantia, creatures of legend still exist, magic is the norm, and fairy tales are real.Raised in the human world, Everly Morrow has no idea she’s a fairy-tale princess―until she begins to commune with mirrors. Soon, a horrifying truth is revealed. She is fated to be Snow White’s greatest enemy, the Evil Queen.With powers beyond her imagination or control, Everly returns to the land of her birth. There, she meets Roth Charmaine, the supposed Prince Charming. Their attraction is undeniable, but their relationship is doomed. As Everly faces disasters and betrayals, giving in to her dark side proves more tempting. Can she resist, or will she become the villain she was born to be?Critics love The Evil Queen:“Showalter (the Everlife books) delivers an entertaining series opener that condemns prejudice while championing self-determination. Romance-sweet and steamy, gay and straight-features prominently, action and humor abound, and the mystery of how each character figures into the legend imparts intrigue.”―Publishers Weekly“The novel's conceit has a lot of potential with its deconstruction of a cherished fairy tale, an interesting take on good and evil as actions rather than fate, and a long cast of characters in ever evolving roles that will leave readers wondering who they are supposed to be.”―Kirkus ReviewsThe Forest of Good and Evil Series:The Evil QueenThe Glass Queen
  • The Evil Queen

    Gena Showalter

    Hardcover (Inkyard Press, June 25, 2019)
    Once Upon a Time meets Game of Thrones in New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter’s magical, romantic dark fantasy series, in which the fairy tales we know and love are prophecies of the future.Welcome to the Forest of Good and Evil, where villains may be heroes and heroes may be villains…it all depends on who you ask.In the realm of Enchantia, creatures of legend still exist, magic is the norm, and fairy tales are real.Raised in the human world, Everly Morrow has no idea she’s a fairy-tale princess―until she begins to commune with mirrors. Soon, a horrifying truth is revealed. She is fated to be Snow White’s greatest enemy, the Evil Queen.With powers beyond her imagination or control, Everly returns to the land of her birth. There, she meets Roth Charmaine, the supposed Prince Charming. Their attraction is undeniable, but their relationship is doomed. As Everly faces disasters and betrayals, giving in to her dark side proves more tempting. Can she resist, or will she become the villain she was born to be?Critics love The Evil Queen:“Showalter (the Everlife books) delivers an entertaining series opener that condemns prejudice while championing self-determination. Romance-sweet and steamy, gay and straight-features prominently, action and humor abound, and the mystery of how each character figures into the legend imparts intrigue.”―Publishers Weekly“The novel's conceit has a lot of potential with its deconstruction of a cherished fairy tale, an interesting take on good and evil as actions rather than fate, and a long cast of characters in ever evolving roles that will leave readers wondering who they are supposed to be.”―Kirkus ReviewsThe Forest of Good and Evil Series:The Evil QueenThe Glass Queen
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  • The Glass Queen

    Gena Showalter

    Hardcover (Inkyard Press, Sept. 29, 2020)
    Once Upon a Time meets Game of Thrones in book two of New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter’s magical, romantic dark fantasy series, in which the fairy tales we know and love are prophecies of the future. Welcome to the Forest of Good and Evil, where villains may be heroes and heroes may be villains…it all depends on who you ask.Ashleigh Ansklelisa may be called the Glass Princess due to her weak heart, but Saxon, king of the Avian, knows she is more dangerous than broken glass, in this Cinderella retelling that sweeps readers into the magical land of Enchantia, filled with treacherous enemies, unexpected allies, forbidden love, and dangerous magic! Can destined lovers find their way to each other, or will evil win the day? Everything changes at the stroke of midnight as one determined princess fights for her legacy, her love, and the crown that is her destiny.Praise for Gena Showalter:“Utterly unique and absolutely riveting—I couldn’t put it down! What a marvelously cool world.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas on Firstlife“Firstlife is a nonstop thrill ride that will stop your heart…and shock it back to life. This book is #1 on my keeper shelf!” —#1 New York Times bestselling author P.C. Cast“Firstlife illuminates the depths of human resilience and the power of love, even in the darkest hours.” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole
  • The Evil Queen: The Forest of Good and Evil Series

    Gena Showalter

    Audio CD (Harlequin Audio and Blackstone Audio, June 25, 2019)
    From the New York Times bestselling author of the Everlife trilogy, the White Rabbit Chronicles and the Lords of the Underworld saga comes a fantastical and dark new fairy-tale fantasy series featuring the least likely of heroes""Evil isn't born, it's made.One thought and action at a time.Take a good look at what you've made.""Far, far away, in the realm of Enchantia, creatures of legend still exist, magic is the norm and fairy tales are real. Except, fairy tales aren't based on myths and legends of the past--they are prophecies of the future.Raised in the mortal realm, Everly Morrow has no idea she's a real-life fairy-tale princess--until she manifests an ability to commune with mirrors.Look. See What will one peek hurt?Soon, a horrifying truth is revealed. She is fated to be Snow White's greatest enemy, the Evil Queen.With powers beyond her imagination or control--and determined to change Fate itself--Everly returns to the land of her birth. There, she meets Roth Charmaine, the supposed Prince Charming. Their attraction is undeniable, but their relationship is doomed. As bits and pieces of the prophecy unfold, Everly faces one betrayal after another, and giving in to her dark side proves more tempting every day. Can she resist, or will she become the queen--and villain--she was born to be? The battle between good and evil is on.
  • The Evil Queen: The Forest of Good and Evil Series

    Gena Showalter

    MP3 CD (Harlequin Audio and Blackstone Audio, June 25, 2019)
    From the New York Times bestselling author of the Everlife trilogy, the White Rabbit Chronicles and the Lords of the Underworld saga comes a fantastical and dark new fairy-tale fantasy series featuring the least likely of heroes""Evil isn't born, it's made.One thought and action at a time.Take a good look at what you've made.""Far, far away, in the realm of Enchantia, creatures of legend still exist, magic is the norm and fairy tales are real. Except, fairy tales aren't based on myths and legends of the past--they are prophecies of the future.Raised in the mortal realm, Everly Morrow has no idea she's a real-life fairy-tale princess--until she manifests an ability to commune with mirrors.Look. See What will one peek hurt?Soon, a horrifying truth is revealed. She is fated to be Snow White's greatest enemy, the Evil Queen.With powers beyond her imagination or control--and determined to change Fate itself--Everly returns to the land of her birth. There, she meets Roth Charmaine, the supposed Prince Charming. Their attraction is undeniable, but their relationship is doomed. As bits and pieces of the prophecy unfold, Everly faces one betrayal after another, and giving in to her dark side proves more tempting every day. Can she resist, or will she become the queen--and villain--she was born to be? The battle between good and evil is on.
  • The Glass Queen

    Gena Showalter

    Audio CD (Blackstone Pub, July 28, 2020)
    Dare to enter the Forest of Good and Evil, where strength is weakness and weakness is strength, in this magical, romantic, and fascinating series, in which the fairy tales we know and love are prophecies of the future.Pitied. Sickly. Unfit to rule.?Princess Ashleigh Charmaine is known as the Glass Princess, fragile enough to shatter with a whisper of wind. Born with a weak heart, she dreams of being treated like anyone else. Unlike her headstrong sisters, she received no magical ability at birth and lives every day expecting to die. Until an oracle announces that Ashleigh is fated to play the part of Cinderella, wed a handsome royal and save the Kingdom of Sevon from the evil king and queen who once ruled the land.As war rages, Ashleigh begins to doubt her role in the fairy-tale prophecy. Animals despise her, she canÂ’t carry a merry tune, and she has zero social graces. Worse, the king whom she is supposed to enchant is the newly crowned sovereign of the winged warriors known as the Avian—and he despises her, too.When Ashleigh develops a terrifying magical ability to commune with dragons and create fire from air—a power she cannot control—she must work with King Saxon to save their kingdoms and their lives. By the stroke of midnight, she must warm his icy heart—or forever break her own. Will Ashleigh ever become the queen sheÂ’s prophesied to be, or will she lose everything sheÂ’s come to love??
  • The Evil Queen Lib/E

    Gena Showalter, Caitlin Kelly

    Audio CD (Inkyard Press, June 25, 2019)
    From the New York Times bestselling author of the Everlife trilogy, the White Rabbit Chronicles and the Lords of the Underworld saga comes a fantastical and dark new fairy-tale fantasy series featuring the least likely of heroes..."Evil isn't born, it's made.One thought and action at a time.Take a good look at what you've made."Far, far away, in the realm of Enchantia, creatures of legend still exist, magic is the norm and fairy tales are real. Except, fairy tales aren't based on myths and legends of the past--they are prophecies of the future.Raised in the mortal realm, Everly Morrow has no idea she's a real-life fairy-tale princess--until she manifests an ability to commune with mirrors.Look. See... What will one peek hurt?Soon, a horrifying truth is revealed. She is fated to be Snow White's greatest enemy, the Evil Queen.With powers beyond her imagination or control--and determined to change Fate itself--Everly returns to the land of her birth. There, she meets Roth Charmaine, the supposed Prince Charming. Their attraction is undeniable, but their relationship is doomed. As bits and pieces of the prophecy unfold, Everly faces one betrayal after another, and giving in to her dark side proves more tempting every day. Can she resist, or will she become the queen--and villain--she was born to be? The battle between good and evil is on.
  • The Glass Queen

    Gena Showalter

    Audio CD (Harlequin Audio and Blackstone Publishing, July 28, 2020)
    MP3 CD Format Dare to enter the Forest of Good and Evil, where strength is weakness and weakness is strength, in this magical, romantic, and fascinating series, in which the fairy tales we know and love are prophecies of the future.Pitied. Sickly. Unfit to rule.Princess Ashleigh Charmaine is known as the Glass Princess, fragile enough to shatter with a whisper of wind. Born with a weak heart, she dreams of being treated like anyone else. Unlike her headstrong sisters, she received no magical ability at birth and lives every day expecting to die. Until an oracle announces that Ashleigh is fated to play the part of Cinderella, wed a handsome royal and save the Kingdom of Sevon from the evil king and queen who once ruled the land.As war rages, Ashleigh begins to doubt her role in the fairy-tale prophecy. Animals despise her, she can’t carry a merry tune, and she has zero social graces. Worse, the king whom she is supposed to enchant is the newly crowned sovereign of the winged warriors known as the Avian—and he despises her, too.When Ashleigh develops a terrifying magical ability to commune with dragons and create fire from air—a power she cannot control—she must work with King Saxon to save their kingdoms and their lives. By the stroke of midnight, she must warm his icy heart—or forever break her own. Will Ashleigh ever become the queen she’s prophesied to be, or will she lose everything she’s come to love?
  • The Glass Queen

    Gena Showalter

    Audio CD (Harlequin Audio and Blackstone Publishing, July 28, 2020)
    Dare to enter the Forest of Good and Evil, where strength is weakness and weakness is strength, in this magical, romantic, and fascinating series, in which the fairy tales we know and love are prophecies of the future.Pitied. Sickly. Unfit to rule.Princess Ashleigh Charmaine is known as the Glass Princess, fragile enough to shatter with a whisper of wind. Born with a weak heart, she dreams of being treated like anyone else. Unlike her headstrong sisters, she received no magical ability at birth and lives every day expecting to die. Until an oracle announces that Ashleigh is fated to play the part of Cinderella, wed a handsome royal and save the Kingdom of Sevon from the evil king and queen who once ruled the land.As war rages, Ashleigh begins to doubt her role in the fairy-tale prophecy. Animals despise her, she can’t carry a merry tune, and she has zero social graces. Worse, the king whom she is supposed to enchant is the newly crowned sovereign of the winged warriors known as the Avian—and he despises her, too.When Ashleigh develops a terrifying magical ability to commune with dragons and create fire from air—a power she cannot control—she must work with King Saxon to save their kingdoms and their lives. By the stroke of midnight, she must warm his icy heart—or forever break her own. Will Ashleigh ever become the queen she’s prophesied to be, or will she lose everything she’s come to love?