The Beasts of Winter - by J C Cervantes (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A thrilling, heartfelt, and magical companion to The Daggers of Ire from J. C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of the Storm Runner series. Perfect for fans of Witchlings and Amari and the Night Brothers!

Fetch the fox is on his own.

Fetch is a weaver of magic, gifted with immense powers--but there is no one left to teach him how to master them. And no one to share his life with since the cruel Winter Queen, Celeste, cursed Fetch into a fox and abducted his beloved younger sister, Violet.

As Celeste awakens from her slumber to usher in Winter once more, she makes a stunning announcement: the Winter Palace--the very place where Violet is being held captive--will host a festival. With the palace's spelled protections down for just one evening, the opportunity to save his sister might finally be in Fetch's grasp. And so, with only Beckblade, a tiny yet fierce bone dragon, for company, he sets off on a treacherous rescue mission.

But what Fetch doesn't realize is that a dark and mysterious secret lies buried within him, one that could unravel everything. Can Fetch discover what plagues him before it leads to his ruin, and he loses Violet and their magic forever?

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR THE DAGGERS OF IRE: "An adventurous, otherworldly story that explores emotional themes." -- Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE DAGGERS OF IRE: "Cervantes doesn't let the rollicking fun overshadow themes such as sisterhood and grief, all of which is handled with care." -- Publishers Weekly

PRAISE FOR THE DAGGERS OF IRE: "Cervantes fills her exciting adventure with Latinx characters and original mythology rooted in Latinx culture." -- Booklist

PRAISE FOR THE DAGGERS OF IRE: "This story of hope and self-exploration will appeal to middle grade fantasy readers who can't get enough of -otherworldly quests." -- School Library Journal

PRAISE FOR THE DAGGERS OF IRE: "J.C.Cervantes is a powerful bruja. That's the only explanation for how she can produce so many wonderful books. The Daggers of Ire is a perfect blend of magic, humor, adventure, and heart!" -- Rick Riordan, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians

PRAISE FOR THE DAGGERS OF IRE: "I had the best time with this book! A thoughtful story brimming with incredible magic, The Daggers of Ire is an exciting adventure that will captivate readers!" -- B.B. Alston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Amari and the Night Brothers and Amari and the Great Game

PRAISE FOR THE DAGGERS OF IRE: "The beauty of a J.C. Cervantes book is you know what you're in for from the jump--richly drawn mythology and action that will keep you reading long after lights out. Settle in and get ready. You're going to want to read this in one sitting." -- Jen Calonita, New York Times bestselling author of Go the Distance and the Fairy Tale Reform School series

PRAISE FOR THE DAGGERS OF IRE: "J.C. Cervantes weaves a magical netherworld with threads of lore, loss, family, and fate. An eerie and gorgeous dream of a book." -- Jacqueline West, bestselling author of The Books of Elsewhere and Long Lost