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Stray

by Elissa Sussman

A princess enters a new kind of service

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A princess enters a new kind of service

Aislynn’s change from princess to fairy godmother gives this original fairy tale its central tension: she must navigate vows, family ties, and a prescribed path while confronting what she wants for herself. The setup brings coming-of-age concerns into a world of fairy-tale roles and expectations, with adventure and romance also part of the story. A map and a recipe for Fairy Godmother Bookbinder Bread accompany the narrative.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in original fairy tales and folklore-inspired fiction.
  • Readers who enjoy coming-of-age stories that combine adventure with romance.
  • Those drawn to stories about family obligations, vows, and choosing a path.

Themes

Coming of ageDuty and self-determinationFamily loyaltyFairy-tale roles

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Book overview

Epic, rewarding, and provocative, Elissa Sussman's original fairy tale tells the story of Aislynn, a princess who misbehaves and must give up her royal trappings and enter a life of service as a fairy godmother. Booklist wrote, "Sussman delightfully mixed dystopian tension with retold fairy tales, and the result is something wholly original."

A cross between The Handmaid's Tale and Wicked, with a dash of Grimm and Disney thrown in, this original fairy tale is part coming-of-age story, part adventure, part sweet romance. Will Aislynn remain true to her vows and her royal family and turn away from everything she longs for? Or will she stray from The Path and discover her own way? Includes a recipe for Fairy Godmother Bookbinder Bread, and a map.

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