Maiden
THIS PRINCESS IS GOING TO SAVE HERSELF
Discover a world of forbidden magic, court politics and sacrifice in this enchanting new myth retelling, perfect for fans of Katherine Arden and Naomi Novik.
The Kingdom of Calestra was built on blood. Every spring, when the snow melts in the mountains, one young woman is chosen by lot to be sacrificed to the Great Dragon.
As the Maiden Sacrifice draws near once more, three women stand at the heart of its brutal ritual: Cressyda, desperate and trapped, Alinore, torn between duty and rebellion and Maylie, whose secrets burn hotter than dragonfire. Together, they carry the power to shatter a treaty written in blood and ash.
Yet freedom comes at a cost, and first they must face the ancient fury of the Great Dragon.
The sacrifice is coming.
But this time, the maidens refuse to burn.
Prepare forā¦
- ancient dragons
- lady knights
- cunning princesses
- castle libraries
- fierce fairy folk
- forbidden magic
- and much more!
Praise forĀ MaidenĀ and Georgia Leighton
'MaidenĀ isĀ a fiercely feminist tale of family, friendship and female rage. Leighton has expertly craftedĀ a story of glittering proportions that sizzles off the page. UtterlyĀ breathtaking'
Hazel McBride,Ā Sunday TimesĀ bestselling author of A FATE FORGED IN FIRE
'Leighton is an expert at taking well-known tales and making them her own.Ā Epic and vivid, the world ofĀ MaidenĀ captivates from the very first pageĀ and thrusts you intoĀ an unforgettable journeyĀ alongsideĀ characters you canāt help but root for'
Samantha Sotto Yambao,Ā Sunday TimesĀ bestselling author of WATER MOON
'AĀ wonderfully imaginativeĀ retelling of Sleeping Beauty,Ā SpellboundĀ weaves togetherĀ atmosphericĀ prose withĀ enchantingĀ characters to bring fresh new life to this classic fairy-tale'
--Rosie Hewlett, bestselling author of MEDEA, onĀ Spellbound
'Beautifully writtenĀ and atmospheric,Ā SpellboundĀ is aĀ fresh, imaginativeĀ take on the classic fairytale you thought you knew'
--Sophie Keetch, author of MORGAN IS MY NAME, onĀ Spellbound
āAĀ deliciously magicalĀ novel and an absolute delight to read. I devoured it!ā
-- Menna Van Praag, author of THE SISTERS GRIMM, onĀ Spellbound
āImmersive, magical, and of course, spellbindingā¦this book isĀ sheer joy'
--Naomi Kelsey, author of THE BURNINGS, onĀ Spellbound
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Maiden
Maiden
THIS PRINCESS IS GOING TO SAVE HERSELF
Discover a world of forbidden magic, court politics and sacrifice in this enchanting new myth retelling, perfect for fans of Katherine Arden and Naomi Novik.
The Kingdom of Calestra was built on blood. Every spring, when the snow melts in the mountains, one young woman is chosen by lot to be sacrificed to the Great Dragon.
As the Maiden Sacrifice draws near once more, three women stand at the heart of its brutal ritual: Cressyda, desperate and trapped, Alinore, torn between duty and rebellion and Maylie, whose secrets burn hotter than dragonfire. Together, they carry the power to shatter a treaty written in blood and ash.
Yet freedom comes at a cost, and first they must face the ancient fury of the Great Dragon.
The sacrifice is coming.
But this time, the maidens refuse to burn.
Prepare forā¦
- ancient dragons
- lady knights
- cunning princesses
- castle libraries
- fierce fairy folk
- forbidden magic
- and much more!
Praise forĀ MaidenĀ and Georgia Leighton
'MaidenĀ isĀ a fiercely feminist tale of family, friendship and female rage. Leighton has expertly craftedĀ a story of glittering proportions that sizzles off the page. UtterlyĀ breathtaking'
Hazel McBride,Ā Sunday TimesĀ bestselling author of A FATE FORGED IN FIRE
'Leighton is an expert at taking well-known tales and making them her own.Ā Epic and vivid, the world ofĀ MaidenĀ captivates from the very first pageĀ and thrusts you intoĀ an unforgettable journeyĀ alongsideĀ characters you canāt help but root for'
Samantha Sotto Yambao,Ā Sunday TimesĀ bestselling author of WATER MOON
'AĀ wonderfully imaginativeĀ retelling of Sleeping Beauty,Ā SpellboundĀ weaves togetherĀ atmosphericĀ prose withĀ enchantingĀ characters to bring fresh new life to this classic fairy-tale'
--Rosie Hewlett, bestselling author of MEDEA, onĀ Spellbound
'Beautifully writtenĀ and atmospheric,Ā SpellboundĀ is aĀ fresh, imaginativeĀ take on the classic fairytale you thought you knew'
--Sophie Keetch, author of MORGAN IS MY NAME, onĀ Spellbound
āAĀ deliciously magicalĀ novel and an absolute delight to read. I devoured it!ā
-- Menna Van Praag, author of THE SISTERS GRIMM, onĀ Spellbound
āImmersive, magical, and of course, spellbindingā¦this book isĀ sheer joy'
--Naomi Kelsey, author of THE BURNINGS, onĀ Spellbound
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THIS PRINCESS IS GOING TO SAVE HERSELF
Discover a world of forbidden magic, court politics and sacrifice in this enchanting new myth retelling, perfect for fans of Katherine Arden and Naomi Novik.
The Kingdom of Calestra was built on blood. Every spring, when the snow melts in the mountains, one young woman is chosen by lot to be sacrificed to the Great Dragon.
As the Maiden Sacrifice draws near once more, three women stand at the heart of its brutal ritual: Cressyda, desperate and trapped, Alinore, torn between duty and rebellion and Maylie, whose secrets burn hotter than dragonfire. Together, they carry the power to shatter a treaty written in blood and ash.
Yet freedom comes at a cost, and first they must face the ancient fury of the Great Dragon.
The sacrifice is coming.
But this time, the maidens refuse to burn.
Prepare forā¦
- ancient dragons
- lady knights
- cunning princesses
- castle libraries
- fierce fairy folk
- forbidden magic
- and much more!
Praise forĀ MaidenĀ and Georgia Leighton
'MaidenĀ isĀ a fiercely feminist tale of family, friendship and female rage. Leighton has expertly craftedĀ a story of glittering proportions that sizzles off the page. UtterlyĀ breathtaking'
Hazel McBride,Ā Sunday TimesĀ bestselling author of A FATE FORGED IN FIRE
'Leighton is an expert at taking well-known tales and making them her own.Ā Epic and vivid, the world ofĀ MaidenĀ captivates from the very first pageĀ and thrusts you intoĀ an unforgettable journeyĀ alongsideĀ characters you canāt help but root for'
Samantha Sotto Yambao,Ā Sunday TimesĀ bestselling author of WATER MOON
'AĀ wonderfully imaginativeĀ retelling of Sleeping Beauty,Ā SpellboundĀ weaves togetherĀ atmosphericĀ prose withĀ enchantingĀ characters to bring fresh new life to this classic fairy-tale'
--Rosie Hewlett, bestselling author of MEDEA, onĀ Spellbound
'Beautifully writtenĀ and atmospheric,Ā SpellboundĀ is aĀ fresh, imaginativeĀ take on the classic fairytale you thought you knew'
--Sophie Keetch, author of MORGAN IS MY NAME, onĀ Spellbound
āAĀ deliciously magicalĀ novel and an absolute delight to read. I devoured it!ā
-- Menna Van Praag, author of THE SISTERS GRIMM, onĀ Spellbound
āImmersive, magical, and of course, spellbindingā¦this book isĀ sheer joy'
--Naomi Kelsey, author of THE BURNINGS, onĀ Spellbound
