The Summer Queen

In the book "Coven Blackthorn", a new coven faces evil and triumphs, but their lives are turned upside down when the Summer Court arrives to take back something that belongs to them. Leo makes a risky deal with the princess to prevent it, but the challenge sends them into the farthest, wildest reaches of Elphame, and even winning has a cost.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 12 February 2024
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

As a new coven, Aziza, Leo, and Tristan faced evil and triumphed; now, all that's left is to put their lives back together. But everything changes with the arrival of strange visitors to Blackthorn: the Summer Court, a nomadic community of Fair Folk from deep in Elphame. They've come to take back something that belongs to them—something Leo is not willing to lose. Refusing to give up without a fight, he makes a risky deal with the Summer Court's princess and regent. The challenge she proposes sends Coven Blackthorn into the farthest, wildest reaches of Elphame. But when you play games with the Fair Folk, even winning has a cost.

The Summer Court

The Summer Court arrives at Blackthorn, a mysterious and powerful group of Fair Folk from the depths of Elphame. Led by their princess and regent, they demand the return of something that belongs to them, something that Leo is determined to protect at all costs.

Leo makes a risky deal with the Summer Court, offering to help them in exchange for their promise to leave Blackthorn alone. However, the Summer Court has their own agenda, and their challenges send Coven Blackthorn on a perilous journey into the unknown.

As they navigate through the treacherous terrain of Elphame, Coven Blackthorn faces countless dangers and obstacles. They must confront powerful creatures, navigate treacherous landscapes, and face their own inner demons. But they are not alone, as they are joined by a mysterious ally who knows the secrets of the Summer Court and can help them in their quest.

The Summer Court's challenges test the limits of Coven Blackthorn's strength and courage, but they are determined to succeed. They must confront their own fears and doubts, and work together to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way. In the end, they may discover that the true cost of victory is not just the return of what belongs to them, but the sacrifice of something even more precious.

As Coven Blackthorn returns home, they are changed forever by their experiences in Elphame. They have learned the true meaning of sacrifice and the power of teamwork, and they are ready to face any challenge that comes their way. The Summer Court may have taken something from them, but they have gained something even more valuable: the knowledge that they are capable of overcoming even the greatest of odds.

Weight: 488g
Dimension: 148 x 218 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250822253