Description
From the bestselling author of the Queen of the Tearling series comes a captivating stand-alone novel that delves into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker. Erika Johansen weaves a tale of two sisters, Natasha and Clara, cursed from birth with destinies of light and dark by their godfather, the enigmatic sorcerer Drosselmeyer.
Clara thrives in beauty and comfort, while Natasha languishes in her sister’s shadow. But on a transformative Christmas Eve, Natasha seizes an opportunity for revenge when Drosselmeyer gifts her the Nutcracker, a portal into the dazzling Kingdom of Sweets.
In this realm of snow and sugar, Natasha encounters the sinister yet alluring Sugar Plum Fairy, who holds both blessings and burdens. As she confronts a fate shrouded in secrets and magic, Natasha must navigate between two worlds and confront her true place in the universe.
Journey with Natasha as she unravels the mysteries of her birthright and embarks on a journey of self-discovery amidst a landscape of enchantment and peril.
