Storyteller's Series by Victoria McCombs

His shadowed face lit by flames, Rumpelstiltskin is his name...For as long as anyone can remember, every child in Westfallen has been born with a Gift, and these Gifts defined them. Then, Cosette is born, Giftless. An attempt to hide her misfortune brings her before the King, who entraps her to use her as a pawn in his war.Caught in a lie, Cosette desperately searches for a power strong enough to free her... moreHis shadowed face lit by flames, Rumpelstiltskin is his name...For as long as anyone can remember, every child in Westfallen has been born with a Gift, and these Gifts defined them. Then, Cosette is born, Giftless. An attempt to hide her misfortune brings her before the King, who entraps her to use her as a pawn in his war.Caught in a lie, Cosette desperately searches for a power strong enough to free her. Intrigued by whispers of an old king and a dark curse, she calls upon Rumpelstiltskin and finds him trapped in a magic deeper than she bargained for. Now, Cosette must fight to reclaim her freedom from the King and break Rumpel’s curse.When time runs out, she’ll lose more than her heart. She’ll lose her life.THE STORYTELLER’S DAUGHTER is a Rumpelstiltskin retelling that will satisfy fans of Gail Carson Levine’s ELLA ENCHANTED, as well as Jessica Day George’s DRAGON SLIPPERS and PRINCESS OF GLASS, and Cameron Dokey’s THE WORLD ABOVE. less

There is a dark magic in those woods. Banished. Outlawed.Then one day a man enters the fold who can set the magic free. In exchange, all he asks is for his dead son to be brought back to life. The dark magic soon finds there's nothing Ronin Hood wouldn't do for his son.The magic is awakening.But then the trees lure a girl inside who challenges Ronin. She finds that the truth changes depending on which side of the arrow you're on, and that the hearts of good men are easily blackened... moreThere is a dark magic in those woods. Banished. Outlawed.Then one day a man enters the fold who can set the magic free. In exchange, all he asks is for his dead son to be brought back to life. The dark magic soon finds there's nothing Ronin Hood wouldn't do for his son.The magic is awakening.But then the trees lure a girl inside who challenges Ronin. She finds that the truth changes depending on which side of the arrow you're on, and that the hearts of good men are easily blackened. For only the wicked can raise the dead. Anika races to uncover Ronin's plan and hide her association with him from the other nobles before she crosses a line she can't return from. The magic of the Woods should never have been disturbed.McCombs has created a lush world inside the Woods that pays homage to the original Robin Hood story while weaving a unique story overtop. This tale is set in the same world as The Storyteller's Daughter with a standalone plot. less

She will save the prince's throne. Then she will steal it. The sole heir to the kingdom is destined to sleep for a hundred years. To hide this liability, the queen left her cursed daughter in the care of a trusted lord, while taking his son as her own. Rowan grew up hating the boy who had her crown and vowed to one day reclaim her place as queen.But when a neighboring king threatens a war they won’t survive, Rowan must work with the fraud prince to save Elenvérs... moreShe will save the prince's throne. Then she will steal it. The sole heir to the kingdom is destined to sleep for a hundred years. To hide this liability, the queen left her cursed daughter in the care of a trusted lord, while taking his son as her own. Rowan grew up hating the boy who had her crown and vowed to one day reclaim her place as queen.But when a neighboring king threatens a war they won’t survive, Rowan must work with the fraud prince to save Elenvérs. She pledges herself as his spy in the enemy court surrounded by those who wish to see her kingdom fall. Her heart is pulled in every direction as friends turn to enemies and enemies turn to something more. Amidst it all, one thing is If she can’t save her kingdom before the curse hits, there may be nothing left to wake up to.The first in a duology, McCombs has created a vivid world with enemies to lovers, forbidden love, betrayal, and heartbreak. Complete the duology with Heir of Roses. Set in the same world as The Storyteller's Daughter and Woods of Silver and Light, with unique plot and cast. Now with an updated cover! less

“We will find a girl fit enough to rule. Pure, strong, and enchanting. A queen of roses.”Rowan’s sleeping curse is broken by a stranger's kiss. Their happily ever after should begin, but they aren't in love. They struggle to develop feelings as plots of betrayal, mysterious deaths, and a sword-wielding mother-in-law challenge them.When the king sets up a Queen’s Competition as an attempt to settle unrest, Rowan’s place is threatened... more“We will find a girl fit enough to rule. Pure, strong, and enchanting. A queen of roses.”Rowan’s sleeping curse is broken by a stranger's kiss. Their happily ever after should begin, but they aren't in love. They struggle to develop feelings as plots of betrayal, mysterious deaths, and a sword-wielding mother-in-law challenge them.When the king sets up a Queen’s Competition as an attempt to settle unrest, Rowan’s place is threatened. She must fight for the prince she ought to love to secure his position at court, while competing in challenges that seek to unravel her, bit by bit. For though they can force her to compete, she’s the only competitor who knows she can never truly win. Just as Rowan finds her place, a poison apple could destroy it all. The conclusion to The Storyteller's Series is here. less