![]() Fairy tale lovers of all ages will be thrilled. The story grows deliciously darker at every turn, though the youthful protagonists still ensure plenty of YA crossover appeal. As Aurora’s 21st birthday approaches, Alyce must come to terms with her growing feelings for the princess while navigating the political minefield of Briar, as the king hopes to exploit her powers for his own gain. Alyce feels responsible for her people’s spell and agrees to help Aurora-meanwhile working to build her own power in secret. There she meets the princess, who is desperate to break the Vila curse that will kill her on her 21st birthday if she hasn’t found true love. Thus, it is assumed that the invitation to Princess Aurora’s 20th birthday party sent to Lavender House does not extend to Alyce-but she attends anyway. Known as the Dark Grace, Alyce is rejected publicly, even as the rich and powerful solicit her dark magic in secret. ![]() The Graces, meanwhile, are gold-blooded, gifted with Fae magic as part of an alliance between the humans of Briar and the Fae of Etheria. Description of Malice by Heather Walter ePub Malice by Heather Walter is a fantastic fantasy novel that will hook you immediately from the very first page. ![]() ![]() Alyce, called “Malyce” by the Graces she lives with at Lavender House, has the green blood of the Vila, an evil race of magical beings, running in her veins. Malice by Heather Walter is a compressive novel for those who love fantasy, thriller, forgiveness, paranormal, suspense and fiction read. The villain takes center stage in Walter’s superlative debut, a refreshing spin on Sleeping Beauty. ![]()
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