Wishtress

Name: Wishtress
Brand: Harper Christian
Availability: InStock
Author: Nadine Brandes
ISBN: 9780785264033

Author: Nadine Brandes

Narrator: Kim May, Max Himmelreich

Unabridged: 13 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 09/13/2022

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Epic, Clean & Wholesome, Girls & Women

Synopsis

Her tears grant wishes. Her next tear will end her life.She didn't ask to be the Wishtress.Myrthe was born with the ability to turn her tears into wishes. But when a granted wish goes wrong, she is cursed: the next tear she sheds will kill her. She must travel to the Well to break the curse before it can claim her life--and before the king's militairenfind her. To survive the journey, Myrthe must harden her heart to keep herself from crying even a single tear.He can stop time with a snap of his fingers.Bastiaan's powerful--and rare--talent came in handy when he kidnapped the old king. Now the new king has a job for him: find the Wishtress and deliver her to the schloss. But Bastiaan needs a wish of his own. He gains Myrthe's trust by promising to take her to the Well, but once he gets what he needs, he'll turn her in. As long as his growing feelings for the girl with a stone heart don't compromise him.Their quest can end only one way: with her death.Everyone seems to need a wish--the king, Myrthe's cousin, the boy she thinks she loves. And they're ready to bully, beg, and betray her for it. No one knows that to grant even one wish, Myrthe would pay with her life. And if she tells them about the curse . . . they'll just kill her anyway."A beautiful tale about self-worth, second chances, and mysterious enchantment." --Kathryn Purdie, #1 New York Times bestselling authorExciting, low-spice YA romantasyStand-alone novelBook length: approximately 125,000 words

About Nadine Brandes

Nadine Brandes once spent four days as a sea cook in the name of book research. She is the author of Fawkes, Romanov, and the award-winning Out of Time Series. Her inner fangirl perks up at the mention of soul-talk, Quidditch, bookstagram, and Oreos. When she's not busy writing novels about bold living, she's adventuring through Middle Earth or taste-testing a new chai. Nadine, her Auror husband, and their Halfling son are building a Tiny House on wheels. Current mission: paint the world in shalom. Visit Nadine online at NadineBrandes.com; Instagram: NadineBrandes; YouTube: Nadine Brandes; Twitter: @NadineBrandes; Facebook: NadineBrandesAuthor.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rosh on September 16, 2022

In a Nutshell: A complicated YA fantasy handling the good vs. evil trope in a novel way. Clean. Lengthy. Engrossing. Slow. An outstanding ending. (Oh, and it’s also Christian, though I couldn’t make this out even until the end.) Story Synopsis: Myrthe has been born with a Talent she didn’t ask for – h......more

Goodreads review by Sara on April 07, 2022

Goodreads review by Kristianne on July 26, 2022

First thoughts (May 21): I READ ALMOST THE ENTIRE BOOK IN ONE DAY. I'm not kidding. I couldn't put it down, and it wrecked me in the best way possible. AND THAT ALLEGORY. It's an understatement to say Nadine is the queen of allegories, and she totally nailed this one. I think this is my new favorite......more

Goodreads review by Jovana on November 09, 2022

Oma held the bottle aloft and a small tear bounced around the bottom of the jar like a trapped guppy, flickering silver and white and magic. I'm so glad I got to read this arc, it ended up being even better than I expected! Wishtress is a young adult fantasy set in a world where a magical......more

Goodreads review by lydia ‧ ia on May 25, 2023

Reading this was like stepping inside an icy fairy tale. From the first page to the last, Nadine enchants with a whimsical and spellbinding adventure, a gorgeous Christian analogy, and one of the sweetest romances I’ve ever seen. The characters were vivid and unique and I love them so much. The writi......more

Quotes

Wishtress creates a world of magic to explore very human themes . . . With her realistic characters, lush scenery, and fantastical elements, Brandes has created a tale that ranges from thrilling to introspective. Myrthe and Bastiaan's journey is one you will not want to leave. Nashville Book Review

A gorgeous fantasy about incredible power just out of reach. Myrthe's and Baastian's stories interweave into a beautiful tale about self-worth, second chances, and mysterious enchantment. Kathryn Purdie, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Burning Glass and Bone Crier’s Moon

Brandes's (Romanov) literal wish-fulfillment fantasy is filled with Christian allegory and richly imagined worldbuilding that's complemented by complex characters . . . Brandes's fluid prose adeptly details the fantastical world of Winterune, and Myrthe and Bastiaan's seemingly forbidden romance handily propels the plot toward a climactic resolution. Publishers Weekly

Breathtaking. Never have I ventured into a more unique and vibrant story world than within the pages of Wishtress. It is both fairy tale and literature, modern fable and timeless allegory. Nadine Brandes has crafted the masterpiece of her career. Full of secrets, romance, and magic, Wishtress is the book everyone will be wishing never comes to an end! Sara Ella, award-winning author of The Wonderland Trials, Coral, and the Unblemished trilogy

The battle for good and evil gets a unique twist in this imaginative and beautifully written fantasy, with the Wishtress caught in the center of the fight. You'll want a magical wish for yourself when you get the breathtaking finish! Sara B. Larson, author of Dark Breaks the Dawn and the Defy trilogy