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Princess Tania and Edric journey on a desperate quest while her royal family fights an ancient enemy. Nearly all the action takes place in the stock Faerie landscape; Tania's former human life is barely referenced. This action-packed conclusion to the trilogy remains entertaining and engaging despite its reliance on fantasy clichés, including a climactic final battle.