Description

A darkly magical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen” for fans of Ava Reid and Katherine Arden,from the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Nettle & Bone.

Gerta has been in love with her neighbor, Kay, for as long as she can remember. Kay thinks Gerta is…fine.

When Kay is stolen away by the mysterious Snow Queen, it’s up to Gerta to find him. Her journey will take her through a dangerous land of snow and witchcraft, spirit roads and shape-shifters. Accompanied by a talking raven and a strangely entrancing bandit girl named Janna, Gerta travels further north than north to confront the Snow Queen and rescue Kay.

The journey will be dangerous, but the unpredictable currents of her own heart might be the most frightening thing of all.

Publisher Review

Praise for T. Kingfisher

Kingfisher never fails to dazzle.
-Peter S. Beagle

The kind of book that immediately feels like an old friend. Fairytale mythic resonance meets homey pragmatism in this utterly delightful story. It’s creepy, funny, heartfelt, and full of fantastic characters I absolutely loved!
-Melissa Caruso on Nettle & Bone

T. Kingfisher solidifies her place as natural and inevitable heir to the greats of her genre, while remaining clearly and unquestionably a unique voice in fantasy. This book is a modern classic and belongs alongside The Last Unicorn and Spinning Silver on your shelf.
-Seanan McGuire on Nettle & Bone

I opened, I devoured. Absolutely delightful and full of charm and truth.
-Naomi Novik on Thornhedge

I loved this book so much.
-Travis Baldree on Thornhedge

Immensely charming, unexpected, full of heart, I was utterly delighted by this incredibly original retelling of Sleeping Beauty.
-Katherine Arden on Thornhedge

Lures you in with chatty good humor . . . then slams the door and bites you in the dark.
-Stephen King on The Twisted Ones