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What happens when you return to the real world after
living in a fantasy one? Perfect for fans of Holly Black and Brigid
Kemmerer.
'I loved this beautiful book!' Melissa Albert,
New York Times bestselling author of The Hazel Wood

'Transfixing and unforgettable.' Sara Holland,
New York Times bestselling author…

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One night, during a Blitzkrieg attack on London, the Hapwell siblings are whisked away to the fantastical Woodlands. There they spend the next several years helping the great stag Cervus defend Palace Beautiful. But it’s when the siblings return to their own world that their real troubles begin. Pining for the Woodlands debilitates Evelyn, the youngest Hapwell, and she can no longer navigate life at boarding school or maintain relationships. Can her older sister Philippa stop Evelyn from falling to pieces, all while battling her own demons? This beautiful narrative takes us deep into the complexity of grief and guilt,…

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