{"product_id":"illusions-of-fate-isbn-9780062135896","title":"Illusions of Fate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDownton Abbey \u003c\/em\u003emeets Cassandra Clare in this lush, romantic fantasy from Kiersten White, #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of \u003cem\u003eAnd I Darken.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eIllusions of Fate\u003c\/em\u003e is an absolute delight—a magical, sparkling, dangerous world with witty repartee and a romance that will light your heart on fire. Kiersten White’s best yet.”—Stephanie Perkins, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eAnna and the French Kiss\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJessamin has been an outcast since she moved from her island home of Melei to the dreary country of Albion. Everything changes when she meets the gorgeous, enigmatic Finn, who introduces her to the secret world of Albion's nobility. It’s a world that has everything Jessamin doesn't—power, money, status . . . and magic. But Finn has secrets of his own, and the vicious Lord Downpike will do anything to possess them. Unless Jessamin, armed only with her wits, can stop him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders who love Libba Bray, Cassanda Clare, or Susanna Clarke’s \u003cem\u003eJonathan Strange \u0026amp; Mr Norrell \u003c\/em\u003ewon’t want to miss this captivating stand-alone novel.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I did my best to keep you from crossing paths with this world. And I shall do my best to protect you now that you have.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe people of Albion are different from anyone Jessamin has ever known: harsh, uptight, and obsessed with wealth and rank. Jessamin knew as much when she left her sun-drenched island home to attend school in their gray, dreary country. But she had no idea how different they truly were.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe never thought she would discover a house with doors that open onto a hundred corners of the city or a book that spends its days as a bird. She certainly never expected to become a pawn in a political and magical power struggle between the sinister Lord Downpike and the handsome, charming Finn Ackerly. And she never so much as imagined she'd win Finn's affections—or that one day his shadow would follow her every step.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFortunately for Jessamin, fate has other ideas. . . .\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A wicked plot twist will have readers gasping for air, and a happy ending, complete with a swoonworthy kiss, is likely to please.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Deliciously original in its intriguing plot and irresistible characters. ILLUSIONS OF FATE may be filled with spells, but it’s Kiersten White who is truly magic.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndrea Cremer, international bestselling author of the Nightshade series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Illusions of Fate is an absolute delight—a magical, sparkling, dangerous world with witty repartee and a romance that will light your heart on fire. Kiersten White’s best yet.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephanie Perkins, internationally bestselling author of Anna and the French Kiss\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An enticing blend of Victorian scenery and dark magic.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Inventive, fun, and enthralling from the first page to the last. Readers will find a new favorite protagonist in Jessamin Olea.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This well-written historical fantasy has romance, suspense, a fairy-tale feel, and a great ending that will leave readers cheering.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888690622693,"sku":"NP9780062135896","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062135896.jpg?v=1730229628","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/illusions-of-fate-isbn-9780062135896","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}