Mistwood - Hardcover

Cypess, Leah

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0061956996 ISBN 13: 9780061956997

Publisher: Greenwillow, 2010

Synopsis

The Shifter is an immortal creature bound by an ancient spell to protect the kings of Samorna. When the realm is peaceful, she retreats to the Mistwood.But when she is needed she always comes.Isabel remembers nothing. Nothing before the prince rode into her forest to take her back to the castle. Nothing about who she is supposed to be, or the powers she is supposed to have.Prince Rokan needs Isabel to be his Shifter. He needs her ability to shift to animal form, to wind, to mist. He needs her lethal speed and superhuman strength. And he needs her loyalty--because without it, she may be his greatest threat.Isabel knows that her prince is lying to her, but she can't help wanting to protect him from the dangers and intrigues of the court . . . until a deadly truth shatters the bond between them.Now Isabel faces a choice that threatens her loyalty, her heart . . . and everything she thought she knew.

About this title

Review:

"Fans of Megan Whalen Turner's 'Attolia' books will be drawn to similar hidden political currents within the court, and fans of Kristin Cashore's Graceling will wholeheartedly embrace Isabel as a reluctant warrior heroine treading in unfamiliar waters of the heart.--School Library Journal

"A fascinating tale of loyalty and love that female teen readers will devour."--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

"An unusual, suspenseful fantasy that is propelled by well-placed clues."--ALA Booklist

The greatest magic is the power of choice in this lush, romantic debut fantasy. . . . Astonishing and inspiring. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"

Fans of Megan Whalen Turner s Attolia books will be drawn to similar hidden political currents within the court, and fans of Kristin Cashore s Graceling will wholeheartedly embrace Isabel as a reluctant warrior heroine treading in unfamiliar waters of the heart.--School Library Journal"

An unusual, suspenseful fantasy that is propelled by well-placed clues. --ALA Booklist"

A fascinating tale of loyalty and love that female teen readers will devour. --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)"

"The greatest magic is the power of choice in this lush, romantic debut fantasy. . . . Astonishing and inspiring."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

About the Author:

Leah Cypess wrote her first short story--in which the narrator was an ice cream cone--at the age of six. She has degrees in biology, journalism, and law, and has traveled to Iceland, Israel, Jordan, and Costa Rica, among other places. She now lives with her family in Maryland. She is also the author of the acclaimed fantasy novels Death Marked, Mistwood, and Nightspell.

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwillow
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0061956996
• ISBN 13: 9780061956997
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304