Shadowspell

Gr 9 Up—Dana has just found out that she is a Faeriewalker, someone who can not only travel between the mortal world and Faerie, but can also bring magic or technology with her. A pawn in Avalon's political games and a target of the murderous Queens of Faerie, the teen's life has been threatened several times and now her father has placed her under house arrest, which is totally putting a crimp in her social life. Not wanting to lose her friends completely, she sneaks out several times, putting herself into further danger and attracting the interest of the Wild Hunt's leader, the Erlking. Using trickery, the Erlking forces Dana's friend Ethan to become part of the Wild Hunt and Dana strikes a hard bargain to get him back. Armed with new skills and new allies, even those she doesn't necessarily want, Dana must deal with the fact that her life will never be the same. Her near escapes make for an exciting and magical adventure. Political intrigue mingles with supernatural battles creating an unforgettable world. As the stakes get higher, so do the costs, and there are several fairly explicit sex scenes. Fans of Glimmerglass (St. Martin's/Griffin, 2010) will definitely want this sequel.—Jessica Miller, New Britain Public Library, CT