Heart of the Moors, Holly Black
Heart of the Moors, Holly Black
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Heart of the Moors
An Original Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Novel

Author: Holly Black

Narrator: Lucy Rayner

Unabridged: 6 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/15/2025


Synopsis

WHEN MALEFICENT PUT A CROWN ON AURORA’S HEAD, SHE DIDN’T THINK SHE WAS PUTTING HER IN DANGER.Ruling a kingdom is challenging under any circumstances. But Aurora—queen of Perceforest and queen of the Moors—is reigning under the weight of two crowns. Caught between the prejudices that divide her kingdom and eager to establish lasting peace, Aurora is determined to sign a treaty to unify the humans and the Fair Folk.
But as spiky dark flowers grow fiercely around Perceforest’s borders and a stable boy mysteriously disappears, tensions between humans and faeries are at a dangerous high.
It’s no help that Aurora hasn’t been sleeping. After all, how can she be certain she won’t wake a hundred years later? Moreover, she can’t be sure whom to trust. Her protective godmother, Maleficent; her sly advisor, Lord Ortolan; her devoted friend, Prince Phillip; and her new admirer, Count Alain, all claim to have her best interests at heart. And it soon becomes apparent that an underhanded plot poses unforeseen danger.With not only her peace treaty but also the safety of her loved ones at stake, it’s up to Aurora to trust in her own heart and save her kingdom.

About Holly Black

Holly Black?is the #1?New York Times bestselling author of?fantasy books, including?the Novels of Elfhame,?The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, The Spiderwick Chronicles, and her adult debut, Book of Night, as well as an Arthurian picture book called Sir Morien.?She has been a?finalist for the Eisner Award and Lodestar Awards, and the recipient of a Mythopoeic Award, a Nebula Award, and a Newbery Honor. Her books have been translated into thirty-two languages worldwide and adapted for film. She currently lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret library. She invites you to visit her online at BlackHolly.com or on Instagram @BlackHolly.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Teodora on April 19, 2020

me at 6: why does nobody talk about Maleficent?? she's like the coolest?? me at 21: people still disrespect our queen Maleficent like some ungrateful peasants they are sth Holly Black: *feels like she has to step up and decides to write this* me: thank you mistress I owe you my life......more

Goodreads review by Lara on April 04, 2020

My review I feel like this book was written purely for the sake of easing my bitter disappointment after watching the second Maleficent movie because that heart-wrenching experience of butchering my favorite movie for the sake of a sequel was demeaning. Someone tell Disney, if they were going to mak......more

Goodreads review by Books_and_Crafts on November 30, 2024

Holly Black was the PERFECT author to write a Sleeping Beauty/Maleficent novel based upon the live action characters. This was so well delivered and absolutely breath taking in every way!......more

Goodreads review by kathis.books on June 02, 2022

Darum gehts: Das Buch erzählt eine ergänzende Geschichte zu Dornröschen und wir erfahren mehr darüber, was passiert, als Maleficents Fluch gebrochen ist. Denn auch wenn Aurora den langen Schlaf überlebt hat und eigentlich alles wieder in Ordnung sein sollte, ist nichts wie vorher. Seitdem gibt es fü......more

Goodreads review by Beenish on October 25, 2023

4★ | beautiful, beautiful, BEAUTIFUL ♡......more