Description: Eighteen-year-old Prince Arris hopes to escape the cursed fate of his predecessors, each of whom dies shortly after marriage, so he strikes a deal with Demelza, a seventeen-year-old veritas swan maiden who can separate truth from lies.
Brief description: Roshani Chokshi is the author of commercial and critically acclaimed books for middle grade and young adult readers that draw on world mythology and folklore. Her work has been nominated for the Locus and Nebula awards, and has frequently appeared on Best of The Year lists from Barnes and Noble, Forbes, Buzzfeed and more. Her New York Times bestselling series include The Star-Touched Queen duology, The Gilded Wolves, and Aru Shah and The End of Time, which has been optioned for film by Paramount Pictures.
Review Quotes:
"A fairy tale full of wit and whimsy." --School Library Journal, starred review
"[T]his is an utter delight." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review
"At once humorous and lush prose captures both the whimsy and darkness of classic fairy tales, while unique worldbuilding, charming characters, and wistful ambiance heighten the novel's appeal." --Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Chokshi balances her sometimes vicious characters with inventive, whimsical elements." --Kirkus, starred review
"Chokshi has crafted a whimsical and darkly hilarious fantasy, with dreamy writing and a charming cast." --Booklist "Skillful writing and intricate world-building make this story a must-read. Within the dazzling setting lies a heartfelt tale of being different, of finding your true voice, and of the value of kindness." --Juliet Marillier, author of the Sevenwaters and Heartwood series "A book to carve your heart out." --Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of The Cruel Prince "Lingers like a dream you'll never want to wake from." --Isabel Ibañez, #1 bestselling author of the Secrets of the Nile duology "Roshani never disappoints. The Swan's Daughter is a confection, layers of airy delight and layers of soul nourishing truth. Loving someone is never not dangerous. Loving someone is always a leap of faith" --Megan Whalen Turner, New York Times bestselling author of the Queen's Thief series "Effortlessly charming, deeply romantic and laugh-out-loud hilarious, The Swan's Daughter is a dream of a book. Sparkling with magic, and imbued with an enchanting sense of nostalgia, it reminds me why I fell in love with fairytales in the first place. I adored every single page!"--Catherine Doyle, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Dagger & the Flame