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The tales warn of faeries lurking beyond the iron-bound trees, eager to snatch wayward children. Yet at the onset of every winter, Neve and Vale cross the iron’s protection and dance to the snow bees' song. The year Neve comes of age, a faery lord joins the dance. He tempts Neve into accepting a dangerous magic and then steals Vale away.

Adelinde has spent her entire life dreaming of marrying Bastian, the prince she helped save when she was just a child. But when tragedy strikes and Bastian’s brother is slain, he is thrust into the role of heir to the throne, shattering any hope of a union with a simple peasant girl like Adelinde. Now his hand has been promised to the daughter of a powerful witch, and in exchange, the witch promises to destroy the dragon that took his brother’s life. Unwilling to abandon his love for Adelinde, Bastian rejects the witch’s daughter—and as punishment, is transformed into a worm.

Now old enough to have suitors, Princess Palla is excited for this time in her life. She sees Melek, a handsome leader of refugees, who attracts her not only for his appearance, but also for his kindness to others—until they meet. “He’s a jerk,” she says. His experience with royals fuels his opinions, too. “She’s spoiled.”