{"product_id":"the-queens-dark-ambition-jessica-l-scott-9781068482700","title":"The Queen's Dark Ambition: A Gritty Young Adult Fantasy Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A twisted, whimsical young adult fantasy. A modern fairy tale that fuses playfulness with eeriness, \u003cem\u003eThe Queen's Dark Ambition\u003c\/em\u003e will send you to the whimsical, yet dangerous natural world and make you feel glad you came.\"- Independent Book Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This book has lots for readers to immerse themselves in...\"- LoveReading- Awarded Indie Books We Love- LoveReading4Kids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e****\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA forbidden forest. A corrupted fairy queen. And children who vanish in the night. Some boundaries were never meant to be crossed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife for fourteen-year-old Stacy takes a terrifying turn when she discovers a parallel world hidden within the mysterious woods near her new home. After witnessing a child's sacrifice, she becomes trapped in a realm where fairies aren't the gentle creatures of bedtime stories. Under the watchful eye of Bower, a centuries-old wizard bearing the weight of his own tragic past, Stacy uncovers a sinister plot involving imprisoned children and a pure malevolence that will stop at nothing to claim the power of the stars.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan Stacy find the strength to challenge a Queen who once turned her back on love itself? And if she fails, what fate awaits not only the imprisoned children, but the entire human world?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Queen's Dark Ambition\u003c\/em\u003e is a standalone young adult fantasy adventure novel with series potential. Are you drawn to magical realms, powerful adversaries, and tales of courage in the face of darkness? Then you'll be spellbound by this captivating story.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e If you like authors \u003cstrong\u003eLaini Taylor, \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMelissa Albert \u003c\/strong\u003eor\u003cstrong\u003e Holly Black, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eyou may like \u003cem\u003eThe Queen's Dark Ambition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the core of this low spice, character driven fantasy, Stacy's journey explores themes of found families, fitting in and finding her voice, which will resonate with many YA readers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy these themes and fillings, The Queen's Dark Ambition, may appeal to you: belonging\/identity, glow up\/ fish out of water, chosen girl, hidden heritage, confidence\/self-love, power and agency, coming of age, angst \u0026amp; grit, plot-twists, mean girl, tear-jerkers, end of the world, clean Christian mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I'd recommend \u003cem\u003eThe Queen's Dark Ambition\u003c\/em\u003e to readers who like their fantasy tinged with real-life grit... It's a good fit for teens and adults who enjoy moody, character-driven tales with a sharp edge of menace. If you like your magic beautiful but dangerous, and your heroines flawed but determined, this book will keep you turning the pages.\"- Literary Titan- 4 stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlock the mystery today and dive into a world where love and friendship transcends realms!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica L. Scott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1068482702\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781068482700\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brewing a Plot Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 342\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.76d","brand":"Jessica L. Scott","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440546132223,"sku":"9781068482700","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f34ec78e-a8a1-4d68-98e0-510efcda13e8.jpg?v=1777183154","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-queens-dark-ambition-jessica-l-scott-9781068482700","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}