Sisters of Glass

Two girls. Two worlds. Only magic can bring them together, in this fantastical middle grade adventure for fans of the Descendants and School for Good and Evil series.

Halan is a powerless princess. She is heir to the Magi Kingdom, a blazing desert land ruled by ancient magic. But unlike every royal before her, Halan has no magical powers of her own.

Nalah is a powerful pauper. The glassblower’s daughter, she lives in the land of New Hadar, where magic is strictly outlawed. But Nalah has a powerful force growing within her—one she can’t always control.

One girl fears magic, one worships it. But when a legendary mirror connects them, Nalah and Halan finally meet—and must work together to save their two worlds, before everything they know is shattered forever.

• A Classic Portal Fantasy: A magical mirror connects a desert kingdom where magic rules with a bustling city where it is forbidden.
• An Unlikely Friendship: One is a princess with no magic; the other is a glassblower’s daughter with too much. Together, they are the only hope for their worlds.
• Strong Female Characters: Join Halan and Nalah as they discover their true strength, uncover a dangerous conspiracy, and fight to save everyone they love.
• A World of Magic and Secrets: With a unique magic system, a glass falcon that comes to life, and a hidden history that links two worlds, this is an adventure readers won’t forget.

★ “The Prince and the Pauper is given Arabian Nights flair in this clever retelling that unites magic and adventure. Enchantment, plot twists, and the realization that what you see is not always what you get, make this debut novel inviting and fun. First in the Shard series, this romp will hook readers with its appealing tween characters, exotic settings that blend old and modern, and empowering fight between right and wrong. Give this to readers who love to cheer for the underdog!” - Booklist (starred review)

★ “Enchantment, plot twists, and the realization that what you see is not always what you get, make this debut novel inviting and fun. Give this to readers who love to cheer for the underdog!” - Booklist (starred review)

★ “Cyprus creates two appealing and independent female protagonists; their mirrored worlds are a fresh alternative to familiar medieval Europe-esque fantasylands. A story that will inspire many to find the light within.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Those searching for a new fantasy may want to give this one a try.” - School Library Journal