The Cursed Queen's Daughter

This young adult fantasy novel, a companion to The Forest King's Daughter, follows Thea, a warrior princess who prefers battle to ballgowns. When dark magic leads her to a forgotten shadow realm, she encounters a mysterious prince who may hold the key to her mother's past. The story explores themes of identity, bravery, family loyalty, and the blurred lines between good and evil, as Thea grapples with a simmering romance and the need to embrace her own dark power to protect her sisters and kingdom. It's suitable for teens aged 12-18 who enjoy rich fantasy worlds, strong female protagonists, and romantic intrigue.

In this darkly romantic companion to The Forest King’s Daughter, a warrior princess finds herself in a strange shadow land where danger and secrets hide around every corner—and a mysterious shadow prince stands between her and the truth. Fearless Thea has never known life outside of war. As the favorite daughter of the Sylvan King, she's a relentless fighter who longs to lead his army as First Huntsman, ignoring the pretty clothes and fanciful notions others enjoy. But when a mysterious dress full of dark magic appears on her hearth one evening, Thea doesn’t know how to fight an enemy she can't see or touch. Still, her curiosity builds as a new gown appears each night—until she gives in to temptation and is whisked to a forgotten land of shadows. The prince of the shadow realm is a handsome host, and while Thea does all she can to resist his charms, it's clear he knows something about the long-ago disappearance of Thea’s mother. All he asks in return is for Thea to dance with him, their dangerous attraction growing each time she returns for more information. Meanwhile, shadows are seeping into the living realm, and Thea may have to embrace her own darkness if she has any chance of saving her beloved sisters and home from an otherworldly threat. From the author of the Frostblood Saga comes the second book in a spellbinding series about the daughters of the powerful forest king, with simmering romance and plot twists that will leave readers desperate to enter the Thirstwood themselves.