I particularly enjoyed how we even get the point of views of the antagonists, learning about their own side of the stories, dark motivations and all.Īaah, there’s just so much that I loved about this book! Even the epic conclusion that somehow broke my heart. Spindle Fire starts as a retelling of Sleeping Beauty with Aurora, but Winter Glass evolves into a Cinderella retelling focusing on Isbe! I LOVE retellings, and author Lexa Hillyer does a fantastic job developing both tales into something unique. However, I do love Aurora as well! Her quest to find true love and understand what true love really means takes us on a surprising twist I never would have guessed based on what we read in Spindle Fire! It felt natural, though I must admit that I wept for a certain character I had fallen for in book 1. Following along her footsteps is NEVER boring, and I would gladly read more of her if there was ever another opportunity! ♥ And romance! But most importantly, this has been a character who sacrifices everything for her sister, who dares to embark on an impossible journey throughout kingdoms in order to save Aurora and a kingdom that shunned her since she was an infant, and now in Winter Glass, through a darker journey where she needs to learn about who she really is. I must say my favorite character has always been Isbe, her journey throughout both books has been full of so many twists and turns. Sisterly affection is rarely seen in books, and I was happy to continue their stories in this new installment. Visit her at I first read Spindle Fire, I fell in love with Aurora and Isbe, of how much they loved each other and how far they’d go to make sure they were okay. The Probability of Miracles is her first novel. Wendy Wunder teaches yoga in Boston and writing at Grub Street. She has also lived in Paris and India, both of which inspired scenes in her new novel.

Visit her at .Īnne Heltzel is a children's book editor and author from New York City. Lexa Hillyer is the cofounder of literary incubator Paper Lantern Lit and an award-winning poet: Proof of Forever is her first novel.

Acclaimed author of The Probability of Miracles, Wendy Wunder brings us an unforgettable read with The Museum of Intangible Things. No one knows whom to trust in Anne Heltzel’s thrilling tale of suspense and deception in Charlie Presumed Dead. Lexa Hillyer brings us the lyrical story of four seventeen-year-old friends who receive an unlikely chance to relive the perfect summer in her debut novel, Proof of Forever. Meet three young adult authors as they discuss their most recent works. Join us as we host Lexa Hillyer, Anne Heltzel and Wendy Wunder in a YA authors’ panel.

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