{"product_id":"bloodleaf-isbn-9780358242253","title":"Bloodleaf","description":"Aurelia is a princess, but they call her a witch.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Surrounded by spirits and burdened with forbidden magic, she lives in constant fear of discovery by the witch-hunting Tribunal and their bloodthirsty mobs. When a devastating assassination attempt reveals her magical abilities, Aurelia is forced to flee her country with nothing but her life.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Alone and adrift in an enemy kingdom, Aurelia plans her revenge against the Tribunal, desperate to bring down the dark organization that has wrought terror upon her people for hundreds of years. But there’s something deeply amiss in her new home, too, and soon she finds herself swept into a deadly new mystery with a secretive prince, the ghost of an ancient queen, and a poison vine called Bloodleaf.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Aurelia is entangled in a centuries-long game of love, power, and war, and if she can’t break free before the Tribunal makes its last move, she may lose far more than her crown. | \u003cp\u003e“[R]omance, danger, and magic make for a winning combination that will keep readers glued to the pages long after bedtime.” –\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e   \"A multifaceted scheme, mistaken identity, and a simmering romance will keep readers riveted and dying to know how it all unfolds. The exploration of the land’s religion and people’s conflicting understandings of it seems to be a reflection of the real world, lending the story a deeper commentary without sidelining the main plot. An excellent choice for fans of smart, independent female leads, intriguing fantasy worlds, and a race against the clock to defeat evil.\" –\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e   \"The plot is breathlessly fast, complete with creepy spirits, a satisfying romance, and complex but clear political twists and turns....Political, romantic, magical, timely, yet also traditionally appealing.\"\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e–\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e   \"[A] riveting read....rife with surprising twists....This novel is a well-developed page-turner that will have fans of both the fantasy and mystery genres rushing to finish.\" –\u003cem\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003c\/em\u003e   \"Debut author Smith explores the power of sacrifice in this darkly romantic reimagining of the Brothers Grimm’s 'The Goose Girl.'\" –\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eEarly praise for \u003cem\u003eBloodleaf:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e   “Enchanting, visceral, and twisty, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBloodleaf \u003c\/em\u003e is a phantasmagorical wonder that will keep you guessing until the very last page.\u003c\/strong\u003e”–\u003cem\u003eNYT \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of \u003cem\u003eAsh Princess\u003c\/em\u003e, Laura Sebastian     “Eerie, immersive, and fascinating, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBloodleaf \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e feels like a classic in the making.\u003c\/strong\u003e Readers will be pulled deep into Aurelia's world, and lose sleep alongside her as the deadly mysteries close in.”–Sarah Holland, \u003cem\u003eNYT  \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of \u003cem\u003eEverless\u003c\/em\u003e   “Smith weaves together mystery, adventure and a reimagined fairy tale in this bewitching debut. \u003cstrong\u003eAn irresistible, spellbinding story.\u003c\/strong\u003e”–Rebecca Ross, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Queen’s Rising \u003c\/em\u003e   “I am all in my feelings about this book.  This book got under my skin and poked at my soul. \u003cem\u003eBloodleaf\u003c\/em\u003e is gritty, raw, and dark but it is also beautiful and powerful.  \u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Smith is like the George R.R. Martin of YA.\u003c\/strong\u003e A roundhouse kick to the heart and readers will ask for more—Crystal has a new fan!”–Kim Brock, Joseph Beth Booksellers, Cincinnati, OH   “\u003cem\u003eBloodleaf\u003c\/em\u003e provides food for thought on our world even while immersing readers in a fully imagined world of its own. \u003cstrong\u003eThe combination of magic and political intrigue make it a great choice for fans of Victoria Aveyard or Susan Dennard.\u003c\/strong\u003e”–Leslie Hawkins, Spellbound Children’s Bookshop, Asheville, NC     “I \u003cstrong\u003ewas so absolutely enthralled\u003c\/strong\u003e with what was going on that I wasn't even thinking more than a sentence ahead. \u003cstrong\u003eHighly Highly recommend!!\u003c\/strong\u003e”–Nichole Cousins, White Birch Books, North Conway, NH     “\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBloodleaf\u003c\/em\u003e is one of those rare stories that truly grabbed me from the very first paragraph and never let me go.\u003c\/strong\u003e So much more than a retelling of the Grimm fairy tale \u003cem\u003ethe Goose Girl\u003c\/em\u003e, Crystal Smith has woven a tale of identity, secrets, adventure, magic, and love that I just adored.  I cannot wait for what comes next!”–Lauren D’Alessio, Wellesley Books, Wellesley, MA     “\u003cstrong\u003eUnusually convincing\u003c\/strong\u003e romantic tension and \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally dynamic\u003c\/strong\u003e character development.”–Kenny Brechner, DDG Booksellers, Farmington, ME     “\u003cem\u003eBloodleaf\u003c\/em\u003e is an intriguing and suspenseful fantasy, sure to be popular with teen and adult readers\u003cstrong\u003e. I loved it and am already looking forward to book 2\u003c\/strong\u003e!”–Holly Frakes, Schuler Books and Music, Okemos, MI     “Being strong means making important choices in a moment— Aurelia has to abandon her emotional and physical comforts, and her family to save her kingdom.  Through complicated magic and courage, \u003cstrong\u003eAurelia shows us how believing in yourself\u003c\/strong\u003e, while not being selfish, \u003cstrong\u003econjures up a power that brings justice to her world.\u003c\/strong\u003e”–Kira Wizner, Merritt Bookstore, Millbrook, NY     “\u003cstrong\u003eA YA fantasy page turner\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBloodleaf \u003c\/em\u003ecaptures all the excitement of a strong princess fighting for her country and her life while exploring her identity.”–Jen Kraar, City of Asylum Books, Pittsburgh, PA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889920962789,"sku":"NP9780358242253","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780358242253.jpg?v=1730232193","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/bloodleaf-isbn-9780358242253","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}