The Wish Granter

An epic, romantic, and action-packed fantasy inspired by the tale of Rumpelstiltskin, about a bastard princess who must take on an evil fae to save her brother’s soul, from C. J. Redwine, the New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow Queen. Perfect for fans of Graceling and the Lunar Chronicles.

The world has turned upside down for Thad and Ari Glavan, the bastard twins of Súndraille’s king. Their mother was murdered. The royal family died mysteriously. And now Thad sits on the throne of a kingdom whose streets are suddenly overrun with violence he can’t stop.

Growing up ignored by the nobility, Ari never wanted to be a proper princess. And when Thad suddenly starts training Ari to take his place, she realizes that her brother’s ascension to the throne wasn’t fate. It was the work of a Wish Granter named Alistair Teague who tricked Thad into wishing away both the safety of his people and his soul in exchange for the crown.

So Ari recruits the help of Thad’s enigmatic new weapons master, Sebastian Vaughn, to teach her how to fight Teague. With secret ties to Teague’s criminal empire, Sebastian might just hold the key to discovering Alistair’s weaknesses, saving Ari’s brother—and herself.

But Teague is ruthless and more than ready to destroy anyone who dares stand in his way—and now he has his sights set on the princess. And if Ari can’t outwit him, she’ll lose Sebastian, her brother…and her soul.

• Rumpelstiltskin Retelling: An evil fae Wish Granter. A deal for a crown that costs a soul. This dark and romantic fantasy reimagines a classic fairy tale.
• Slow Burn Romance: She needs him to teach her how to fight. He has secret ties to the very man she must destroy. As Ari and the enigmatic weapons master Sebastian train together, their fragile trust could blossom into something more—or shatter completely.
• A Powerful Brother-Sister Bond: Ari never wanted a crown, but she’ll do anything to save her brother Thad from the dark bargain he made. To save his soul, she must become a warrior and face down a kingdom’s criminal underworld.
• An Unforgettable Fae Villain: Alistair Teague is ancient, ruthless, and more than a match for a princess who’s never held a sword. He tricked his way into power, and he’ll destroy anyone who stands in his way—starting with Ari.

C.J. Redwine is a New York Times bestselling author of speculative fiction, a diehard lover of going to the movies, and a believer in fairytales. She keeps a six-foot tall Loki figure in her office and will argue the merits of Batman vs. Superman with anyone she meets. She once accidentally punched herself in the face on a ride at Disneyland. She doesn’t recommend it.