{"product_id":"an-unreliable-magic-9781492672692","title":"An Unreliable Magic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis second book in the A Hundred Names for Magic trilogy is not your average fairytale. An unforgettable alternative history fairy-tale series from the author of The Bone Witch about found family, modern day magic, and finding the place you belong.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's been six months since the lost city of Avalon was thawed and retaken. And Alex is doing his best to be a good leader, even though he's not entirely sure what he's doing. He needs all the help he can get, which is why his best friend, Tala, is by his side. Unfortunately, when the Nameless Sword in the stone appears suddenly in the castle courtyard, it brings a new set of problems. Avalon custom dictates that anyone is free to try to pull it out, attracting people from all walks of life and leaving the kingdom vulnerable to attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttempts to infiltrate Avalon begin in the form of mysterious portals that start appearing without warning bringing nightwalkers, ice maidens, and even a surly dragon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the Snow Queen comes out of the woodwork with an unlikely ally and attempts to open a portal to the legendary Buyan, a long-lost country whose life-giving waters could make her even more powerful, Alex, Tala, and their friends will have to work together to stop her, even after their biggest betrayal leaves them broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGripping, fantastical, and delightfully funny, \u003cem\u003eAn Unreliable Magic \u003c\/em\u003eis perfect for readers looking for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyoung adult magic, mythology, and folklore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLGBTQ representation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediverse characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreative new takes on classic stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efresh and dazzling world building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eWicked As You Wish\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Glorious.\"--\u003cem\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Combining legends, myths, fairy tales, and classic children's literature from Oz to Neverland, Chupeco (\u003cem\u003eThe Bone Witch\u003c\/em\u003e) creates an enchanting story that is both a feast for the senses and a unique spin on the hero's journey...A nail-biting quest that introduces a gripping new series.\"--STARRED review, \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...A truly original novel. A deftly executed melding of folklore and reality grounded in contemporary issues.\"--STARRED review, \u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChupeco, Rin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Despite uncanny resemblances to Japanese revenants, Rin Chupeco has always maintained her sense of humor. Raised in Manila, Philippines, she keeps four pets: a dog, two birds, and a husband. She's been a technical writer and a travel blogger but now makes things up for a living. She is the author of The Girl from the Well, The Suffering, The Bone Witch trilogy, and the A Hundred Named for Magic trilogy. Connect with Rin at rinchupeco.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks Fire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50533810012434,"sku":"9781492672692","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_30e2dec2-497e-47f3-bd76-3590a5bdaa41.jpg?v=1731412368","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/an-unreliable-magic-9781492672692","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}