{"product_id":"the-dandelion-tree-part-one-a-s-r-gelpi-9798989538256","title":"The Dandelion Tree, Part One","description":"\u003ci\u003eA soulful epic for those who love their fantasy with lyricism and knife-edged grace-perfect for readers of Tasha Suri, Alix E. Harrow, and Robin Hobb.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHer choices could set her free-or end the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKharis longs for freedom from the curse that chains her to an ancient demon, a fate written long before she drew breath. But breaking the curse won't be easy-and she must do it before madness takes hold. Her sister's freedom depends on it. In a court steeped in intrigue, where her brother and uncle scheme and backstab to seize control of her power, she must survive treachery, manipulation, and the constant pull of a seductive voice whispering in her mind. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEnter the world of \u003cb\u003eThe Dandelion Tree, Part One\u003c\/b\u003e, a darkly gripping literary epic fantasy that unfolds with the patience of a well-told legend. It weaves a tale of intrigue, sacrifice, and the quiet strength found in the choices that shape our flawed heroine. \u003cb\u003eA Thoughtful, Immersive Epic Fantasy\u003c\/b\u003e, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Carey and R.F. Kuang-a tale where intrigue collides with magic and existential dread. This book is ideal for readers who seek depth over spectacle, layered storytelling over haste, and a heroine whose journey is as much about understanding herself as it is about the world around her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn extraordinary hero energizes a measured but absorbing fantasy. \u003ci\u003e-Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"The Dandelion Tree: Part One\" is a spellbinding meditation on power, grief, and the quiet defiance of a cursed soul. Kharis's journey unfolds like poetry etched in shadow-layered, deliberate, and full of aching humanity. With every choice, the stakes deepen, not just for the world she inhabits, but for the woman she's struggling to become. Darkly lyrical and emotionally fierce, this is fantasy for those who crave soul-deep stakes over spectacle, and strength that looks like survival.\" \u003ci\u003e-NewInBooks.com\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce again, A.S.R. Gelpi delivers a captivating and deeply moving journey between sisters Kharis and Saya. - E. Sappia - Reviewer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beautifully crafted fantasy that weaves together magic, destiny, and an unbreakable sisterly bond. - R. Vrábelová - Reviewer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully depicted world with exceptionally well-done characters and rich storytelling that is so immersive. - A. Riddle - Reviewer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical and personal stakes, romantic tension, spiritual dread, mythic weight, and human vulnerability, all grounded in lush, lyrical, and precise prose. - Reviewer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA book for the discerning reader who wants their heart broken and rebuilt. - Reviewer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn extraordinary inversion of the \"Chosen One\" trope. The MFC is here to destroy the world, not save it. - Reviewer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeply immersive, emotionally resonant, and narratively cohesive fantasy. - Reviewer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher's Note\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003cp\u003eThe Dandelion Chronicles series current sequence: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook One - A Land of Shadows and Moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Two - The Dandelion Tree, Part One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Three - The Dandelion Tree, Part Two (out October 6, 2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook Four - A Land of Mist and Thorns (out February 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e A. S. R. Gelpi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798989538256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver River Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 542\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.21d","brand":"A. S. R. Gelpi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49083588575487,"sku":"9798989538256","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-dandelion-tree-part-one-a-s-r-gelpi-9798989538256","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}