Broken Wish (The Mirror Series #1)

by Julie C. Dao

Overview

Sixteen-year-old Elva has a secret. She has visions and strange powers that she will do anything to hide. She knows the warnings about what happens to witches in their small village of Hanau. She's heard the terrible things people say about the Witch of the North Woods, and the malicious hunts that follow.But when Elva accidentally witnesses a devastating vision of the future, she decides she has to do everything she can to prevent it. Tapping into her powers for the first time, Elva discovers a magical mirror and its owner-none other than the Witch of the North Woods herself. As Elva learns more about her burgeoning magic, and the lines between hero and villain start to blur, she must find a way to right past wrongs before it's too late.The Mirror: Broken Wish marks the first book in an innovative four-book fairy-tale series written by Julie C. Dao, Dhonielle Clayton, Jennifer Cervantes, and L. L. McKinney, following one family over several generations, and the curse that plagues it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781368065146
Publisher:	Disney Hyperion Digital
Publication date:	10/06/2020
Series:	Mirror Novel Series , #1
Sold by:	DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE -EBKS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
File size:	5 MB
Age Range:	14 - 18 Years

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Editorial Reviews

"A clever tale about the importance of promises and the limits of friendship, perfect for a snug night by the fireside."—Liz Braswell, New York Times bestselling author of the Twisted Tales books

"An enchanting beginning to what promises to be a gripping family saga. Broken Wish whisks readers into a beautifully wrought fairy tale that is at once familiar and new, and introduces readers to Elva, whose family’s past is riddled with secrets and curses. It will be hard to put down until the final page!"—Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of the Twisted Tales books

"BROKEN WISH is a darkly glittering fairytale of shattered promises and powerful magic. Dao opens a door to an enchanting new world tucked within the seams of our own."
—Emily A. Duncan, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked Saints

From the Publisher

2020-08-04
In a fantasy version of 19th-century Germany, a daughter tries to make amends for her mother’s past mistake.

Agnes Heinrich once promised friendship to her neighbor Mathilda, a rumored witch, in exchange for a fertility tonic. Fearful of community backlash, Agnes’ husband, Oskar, convinced Agnes to drop her end of the bargain and ignore Mathilda’s attempts to reach out. Years later, despite moving away, the Heinrichs suffer the consequence of Agnes’ broken promise. For every two fortuitous events that occur in the family, a tragedy is sure to follow. Sixteen-year-old Elva Heinrich discovers her mother’s old letters from Mathilda and decides to ask for Mathilda’s help to break the family curse. Elva has another reason to seek out their former neighbor: When Elva gazes at her own reflection, she catches a glimpse of events past and future. Her parents urge her to keep this ability hidden, but Elva believes that with Mathilda’s help, she can master her power. Elva’s receptive attitude toward magic sets her apart from the townsfolk, whose superstitious fears are the main source of conflict. Their cruel gossip and prejudice serve to highlight the book’s themes of trust and self-acceptance. Allusions to classic fairy tales and the folklore research of the Grimm Brothers add a touch of familiarity to the fictional setting. Characters are cued as White.

A promising series opener with an unexpected ending that will leave readers wanting more. (Historical fantasy. 13-18)

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