ANDREW WHEELER

“Wheeler delivers a feminist fantasy adventure that overturns genre conventions at every opportunity, and his diverse cast of humans and monsters underscores underlying themes about prejudices and unfair assumptions.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

When the mystical sword that can defeat Beldora’s enemy Lord Badlug, King of Grimoire, is stolen by his witch, Misty goes on a mission to retrieve it. She knows she needs to destroy Lord Badlug, but what happens to Grimoire afterwards? Overthrowing an evil king isn’t just about swinging a sword!

What does it mean to be a hero? A magical sword? A prophecy? What does it mean to be a leader? A royal title? A kingdom? Misty is a Princess, but does that make her a damsel or a leader? Misty has a Prince, but does that make him the hero?