{"product_id":"in-the-forests-of-serre-9780441011575","title":"In the Forests of Serre","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIn the Forests of Serre by Patricia A. McKillip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nIn the tales of World Fantasy Award-winning author Patricia McKillip, nothing is ever as it seems. A mirror is never just a mirror; a forest is never just a forest. Here, it is a place where a witch can hide in her house of bones and a prince can bargain with his heart...where good and evil entwine and wear each others' faces... and where a bird with feathers of fire can quench the fiercest longing.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Masterwork of Literary Fantasy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nPatricia McKillip weaves a spellbinding narrative that transforms traditional fairy tale elements into something darker and more mysterious. This standalone novel explores the liminal spaces between good and evil, where characters make impossible choices and magic carries a price. The story unfolds in the mythical kingdom of Serre, where ancient forests hold secrets and enchantments that blur the boundaries between desire and consequence.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRich Mythological Storytelling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe novel draws readers into a world where witchcraft, royal intrigue, and magical creatures collide. McKillip's prose creates an atmospheric journey through enchanted woodlands where every encounter carries weight and symbolism. The firebird—a creature of legend with feathers of flame—becomes central to a tale of longing, sacrifice, and transformation. Characters navigate moral ambiguity in a landscape where traditional fairy tale logic bends to darker, more complex truths.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nPatricia A. McKillip is a winner of the World Fantasy Award, and the author of many fantasy novels, including \u003cb\u003eThe Riddlemaster of Hed\u003c\/b\u003e trilogy, \u003cb\u003eStepping from the Shadows\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eThe Cygnet and the Firebird\u003c\/b\u003e. She lives in Oregon.\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Readers Who Love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThis paperback edition appeals to readers seeking literary fantasy with fairy tale undertones, mythological depth, and morally complex characters. McKillip's distinctive voice offers an alternative to conventional epic fantasy, focusing instead on atmosphere, lyrical prose, and psychological nuance. Ideal for those who appreciate authors like Robin McKinley, Ellen Kushner, or Ursula K. Le Guin.","brand":"Ace Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680605901074,"sku":"9780441011575","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d94fd88b-de75-4635-9f2d-67fd37ffc91a.jpg?v=1734923105","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/in-the-forests-of-serre-9780441011575","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}