Readers will delight in her interpretation of classic fairy themes and lore, and in the humor laced into the story. "Rogerson turns forbidden love into fresh adventure. Indies Next Top Ten Children's Books of Fall 2017 for Craft may hold more power over the fair folk than she ever imagined. To save both their lives, Isobel must choose between sacrificing her Craft or using her art to defy the ancient malice of the fairy courts. Their alliance blossoms into trust, then perhaps even love, a forbidden emotion that would violate the fair folk's ruthless Good Law. Waylaid by the Wild Hunt's ghostly hounds, the tainted influence of the Alder King, and hideous monsters risen from barrow mounds, Isobel and Rook depend on one another for survival. She paints mortal sorrow in his eyes, a weakness that could cost him his life.įurious, Rook spirits her away to the autumnlands to stand trial for her crime. But when she receives her first royal patron - Rook, the autumn prince - she makes a terrible mistake. They crave human Craft with a terrible thirst, and trade valuable enchantments for Isobel's work. Isobel is a prodigy portrait artist with a dangerous set of clients: the sinister fair folk, immortal creatures who cannot bake bread, weave cloth, or put a pen to paper without crumbling to dust. Published September 2017 by Simon & Schuster
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