Once more upon a time
Description
Immerse yourself a highly unusual fairy tale by New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi.
Once upon a dream, there was a prince named Ambrose
and a princess named Imelda who loved each other…
But alas, no more.
"What a witch takes, a witch does not give back!"
their friends and family warn.
They resign themselves to this loveless fate…
A year and a day pass.
And then their story truly begins…
Embark on a perilous journey with Imelda and Ambrose as they brave magical landscapes and enchanted creatures on their quest to reclaim their heart's desire…But first they must remember what that is…
Perfect for readers looking for:
- A fresh, magical fairy tale
- Love so strong, it breaks a witch's curse
- An enchanting world to escape to
- A delightful cast of magical characters
- Compelling storytelling from a beloved, bestselling fantasy author
Praise for Roshani Chokshi:
"Reading Chokshi's prose is like sinking deeply into a plush, purple velvet sofa…lavish descriptions wrap you in sumptuous sensory detail."—New York Times
"Vivid and lovely writing."—Entertainment Weekly
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Booklist Review
Once upon a time a prince fell in love with one of the dancing princesses. They marry and are given the kingdom of Love's Keep. There is a catch, of course: Love's Keep will only flourish if the King and Queen stay in love. The Prince Ambrose and Princess Imelda are on their way to happily ever after when, at the wedding brunch, Imelda eats a tainted tomato and falls deathly ill. To save her, Ambrose makes a deal with a witch--Imelda's life in exchange for their love. Sadly, without their love, they cannot stay long at Love's Keep. A year and a day after their wedding they are packing up to leave when the witch that saved Imelda has a quest for them. Retrieve a potion for her and she will grant them their fondest wish. Aided by a cloak that thinks it's a horse, Imelda and Ambrose start their dangerous journey to retrieve the potion. With callbacks to many classic fairy tales, Chokshi has fashioned a cheeky, fun, and sexy fairytale all her own. This novella, which was first an Audible Original, is a charming tale of adventure and love reforged. Highly recommended for all collections.
Booklist Reviews
*Starred Review* Once upon a time a prince fell in love with one of the dancing princesses. They marry and are given the kingdom of Love's Keep. There is a catch, of course: Love's Keep will only flourish if the King and Queen stay in love. The Prince Ambrose and Princess Imelda are on their way to happily ever after when, at the wedding brunch, Imelda eats a tainted tomato and falls deathly ill. To save her, Ambrose makes a deal with a witch—Imelda's life in exchange for their love. Sadly, without their love, they cannot stay long at Love's Keep. A year and a day after their wedding they are packing up to leave when the witch that saved Imelda has a quest for them. Retrieve a potion for her and she will grant them their fondest wish. Aided by a cloak that thinks it's a horse, Imelda and Ambrose start their dangerous journey to retrieve the potion. With callbacks to many classic fairy tales, Chokshi has fashioned a cheeky, fun, and sexy fairytale all her own. This novella, which was first an Audible Original, is a charming tale of adventure and love reforged. Highly recommended for all collections. Copyright 2021 Booklist Reviews.