Wish of the Wicked

by Danielle Paige

Overview

New York Times bestselling author Danielle Paige puts a dark YA spin on Cinderella's fairy godmother in this brand new origin story, perfect for fans of These Violent Delights and A Curse So Dark and Deadly.

Everyone knows a fairy godmother helped Cinderella get to the ball. But no one knows why.

For centuries, Farrow's family-the Entente-have been magical advisors to the Queen. Their wisdom and foresight kept the Thirteen Queendoms in harmony. Until a new queen, Magrit, takes power, outlaws magic, and executes the Entente. Only Farrow survives, with her magic warped beyond repair. She can now use it only to fulfill the feeble wishes of commoners.

Since that day, Farrow has dreamed of revenge. The one way to reach the queen is through her son, Prince Mather, who is nearing the age when he must select a bride. When a special ball in his honor is announced, Farrow sees her opportunity. All it will take is a young woman named Cinderella who dreams of true love. With one night, one chance to reclaim her magic and destroy the queen, Farrow will stop at nothing.

Set in a lush, dangerous world rooted in our beloved fairy tales, New York Times bestselling author Danielle Paige launches a brand-new Fairy Godmother origin story full of intrigue, magic, and romance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681196862
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	11/07/2023
Series:	A Fairy Godmother Novel
Pages:	480
Sales rank:	95,228
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 1.70(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Danielle Paige is the New York Times bestselling author of Stealing Snow and its prequel novellas Before the Snow and Queen Rising, as well as the Dorothy Must Die series, Mera: Tidebreaker, and The Ravens, co-written with Kass Morgan. Before turning to young adult literature, she worked in the television industry, where she received a Writers Guild of America Award and was nominated for several Daytime Emmys. She is a graduate of Columbia University and currently lives in New York City.

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Editorial Reviews

09/11/2023

Centering the sole survivor of a magical coven and using “Cinderella” as a foundation, Paige (the Ravens series) weaves a dark and mysterious telling that delves into the origins of the inspiration material’s fairy godmother. In the land of Hinter, Farrow lives among the Entente, a coven composed largely of female magic users. Led by Les Soeurs—the Fate sisters Past, Present, and Future—the community lives in secret among humans, using their powers to disguise themselves, advise royals, and manipulate the course of the queendom. After Hinter’s callous new ruler, Queen Magrit, bans magic and orders the Entente’s execution, Farrow is the only survivor. When, at 18, Farrow is offered an opportunity to work in the palace, she’s eager to put her years-refined revenge plans into motion. Her scheme is derailed, however, by the shocking truths she uncovers while living among the palace royals. Though Farrow’s tenacious first-person POV often reads as mature for the intended audience, Paige meticulously layers details from the original story amid this striking new series opener to effectively imbue the familiar tale with fresh vitality. Farrow has light brown skin. Ages 13–up. (Nov.)

Publishers Weekly

2023-07-31
When a ruthless queen attempts to banish a mysterious coterie of magic-wielding sisters, the youngest of them develops an intricate plan of revenge in this spin on “Cinderella.”

Each member of Entente has a distinct magical gift, but Farrow, the youngest member of the collective, has difficulty managing hers. “My magic was late, not absent altogether,” something she reminds herself when her insecurities begin to simmer. The Entente is led by Les Soeurs, three sisters also known as the Fates—Past, Present, and Future—who guide the rulers of the Thirteen Queendoms. Entente members live apart from humans and even disguise themselves when visiting the royals they counsel. After the Burning (a public attack directed by Queen Magrit against magic) destroys the Entente, young Farrow, the sole survivor, is left alone in an orphanage. She’s serendipitously plucked to accept a lowly position in the palace, where she longs to carry out her revenge. With plans of retribution, Farrow, who has light-brown skin and curly dark hair, finds refuge in the legendary Enchanted Forest, determined to regain her magic. Prolific, bestselling YA novelist Paige presents an original backstory in which Cinderella’s fairy godmother becomes the brooding protagonist at the heart of her own story. The writing is lively, even as Farrow ruminates on morality and makes vengeance her purpose.

This sprawling, action-packed origin story, layered in mystique, will pull readers into its fascinating world. (Fantasy. 12-17)

Kirkus Reviews

Full of wonder, delight, and fairy godmother magic. In Wish of the Wicked, Danielle Paige masterfully answers one of fairy tale's greatest mysteries and creates a new fairy tale for the ages.” —Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval

“Get ready to be swept away by Danielle Paige's thrilling and enchanting new YA series! In this fairy godmother origin story, Paige puts a dark spin on the traditional tale and delivers a fast-paced and gripping adventure that will leave you wanting more!” —New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz

“Paige launches a gorgeously crafted new fantasy series inspired by Cinderella's fairy godmother. This fresh fairy tale has a compelling bite that will hold readers in its thrall as if by magic.” —Booklist, starred review

“Paige meticulously layers details from the original story amid this striking new series opener to effectively imbue the familiar tale with fresh vitality.” —Publishers Weekly

“Prolific, bestselling YA novelist Paige presents an original backstory in which Cinderella's fairy godmother becomes the brooding protagonist at the heart of her own story. . . This sprawling, action-packed origin story, layered in mystique, will pull readers into its fascinating world.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Perfect for readers who want their fairy tales to have a darker twist.” —Booklist on STEALING SNOW

“Suggest to readers looking for a modern story with dark, fairy-tale underpinnings.” —School Library Journal on STEALING SNOW

“A lush and addictive fantasy woven from threads of magic, romance, and adventure by a master storyteller.” —Kami Garcia, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling coauthor of BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, on STEALING SNOW

“An adventure that's hauntingly beautiful and dangerously seductive.” —Kass Morgan, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE 100, on STEALING SNOW

“Eerie, edgy and enchanting.” —Amie Kaufman, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling coauthor of ILLUMINAE, on STEALING SNOW

“One of my favorite fairy tale retellings! Danielle Paige is a master storyteller!” —Melissa de la Cruz, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE ISLE OF THE LOST, on STEALING SNOW

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