Despite being slightly older and slightly more mature, it’s still the same Merida leading this adventure, in all her stubborn glory. Stiefvater manages to capture the essence of Merida, while also aging her several years to young adulthood. Many thanks to Disney Press and Rockstar Book Tours for a copy in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

But who definitely still doesn’t need a prince, thanks.

Rebellious, confident princess trying her best to save her kingdom.

An expansion of a familiar story that delves deeper into family dynamics.

A retelling of a beloved Disney classic, Brave.

Rating:Ĭontent Tags: Young Adult Fantasy Historical Retelling Mythologyįamily Bonds Enemies-to-Lovers Ill-Fated Love Character Death But in her efforts to save those she loves from ruin, has Merida lost sight of the Clan member grown most stagnant of all – herself?įOUR SEASONS TO SAVE DUNBROCH – OR SEE IT DESTROYED, FOREVER. Under the watchful eyes of the gods, Merida leads a series of epic journeys to kingdoms near and far in an attempt to inspire revolution within her family. Only the intervention of the Cailleach, an ancient entity of creation, gives Merida a shred of hope: convince her family to change within the year – or suffer the eternal consequences. But the fiery Princess never expects her disquiet to manifest by way of Feradach, an uncanny supernatural being tasked with rooting out rot and stagnation, who appears in DunBroch on Christmas Eve with the intent to demolish the realm – and everyone within. Merida longs for adventure, purpose, challenge – maybe even, someday, love.

But she’s frustrated by its sluggishness each day, the same.

She loves her family-jovial King Fergus, proper Queen Elinor, the mischievous triplets- and her peaceful kingdom.

What if you had one year to save everything you loved? Merida goes on an all-new, life-changing adventure in this original YA novel set several years after the close of Brave! Published by: Disney Press on May 3, 2022

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