Author(s): Gena Showalter

Teen (Ages 15+)

Once Upon a Time meets Game of Thrones in book two of New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter's magical, romantic dark fantasy series, in which the fairy tales we know and love are prophecies of the future. Welcome to the Forest of Good and Evil, where villains may be heroes and heroes may be villains...it all depends on who you ask.

Ashleigh Ansklelisa may be called the Glass Princess due to her weak heart, but Saxon, king of the Avian, knows she is more dangerous than broken glass, in this Cinderella retelling that sweeps readers into the magical land of Enchantia, filled with treacherous enemies, unexpected allies, forbidden love, and dangerous magic Can destined lovers find their way to each other, or will evil win the day? Everything changes at the stroke of midnight as one determined princess fights for her legacy, her love, and the crown that is her destiny.

Praise for Gena Showalter:

"Utterly unique and absolutely riveting--I couldn't put it down What a marvelously cool world." --#1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas on Firstlife

"Firstlife is a nonstop thrill ride that will stop your heart...and shock it back to life. This book is #1 on my keeper shelf " --#1 New York Times bestselling author P.C. Cast

"Firstlife illuminates the depths of human resilience and the power of love, even in the darkest hours." --#1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole