Stain (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781419731419)

A princess must win back her kingdom, save a prince, and restore peace in this fantasy by the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Splintered series.

After Lyra--a princess incapable of speech or sound--is cast out of her kingdom of daylight by her wicked aunt, a witch saves her life, steals her memories, and raises her in an enchanted forest . . . disguised as a boy known only as Stain. Meanwhile, in Lyra's rival kingdom, the prince of thorns and night is dying, and the only way for him to break his curse is to wed the princess of daylight--for she is his true equal. As Lyra finds her way back to her identity, an imposter princess prepares to steal her betrothed prince and her crown. To win back her kingdom, save the prince, and make peace with the land of the night, Lyra must be loud enough to be heard without a voice, and strong enough to pass a series of tests--ultimately proving she's everything a traditional princess is not.

"A decadent fantasy anchored in childhood delights with vibrantly detailed writing and brilliantly theatrical subplots." --Kirkus Reviews

"[A] reimagining of "The Princess and the Pea" . . . An emotionally complex tale of fate, inner beauty, and found family that illustrates the strength of love born from friendship." --Publishers Weekly

Author: A. G. Howard
ISBN-10: 1419731416
ISBN-13: 9781419731419
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Language: English
Published: 01/15/2019
Pages: 528
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.10h x 5.90w x 1.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.3
Point Value: 29
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 511021 / Stain


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2018
School Library Journal 12/21/2018 pg. 64
Publishers Weekly 01/07/2019
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2019 - Recommended - Readable