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In this "Rumpelstiltskin" retelling set within the same world as The Shadow Queen, Princess Ari's brother sells his soul to Wish Granter Alistair Teague, a fae, in return for their safety. Determined to save her brother and kingdom from Teague's criminal empire, Ari enlists help from weapons master Sebastian. Multiple plot twists add to the suspense, and a slow-building romance will further hook readers.