The Wild Huntress By Emily Lloyd Jones

From the bestselling author of The Bone Houses and The Drowned Woods comes The Wild Huntress, a thrilling fantasy that plunges readers into a deadly magical competition where the stakes are life-altering wishes. Every five years, the kingdoms of Ashenvale and Frosthold participate in the treacherous Wild Hunt, a brutal test of skill and survival where hunters face unimaginable dangers for the chance to have their most profound desires granted by the enigmatic Otherking.

At the heart of this gripping tale are three unlikely allies. Branwen, endowed with the extraordinary ability to see and slay monsters, is driven by desperation to cure her ailing mother, making the Wild Hunt her only hope. Gwydion, the least gifted in his magically adept family, wields his power over plants and cunning to thwart his tyrannical brother's ambitions. Meanwhile, Pryderi, a prince raised among monsters, longs for acceptance and a sense of belonging that the royal crown cannot provide.

As this motley trio teams up to confront the deadly beasts lurking in the woods, they navigate treachery, loyalty, and unexpected friendships, all while racing toward the Champion’s prize. In a world where love and survival intertwine, The Wild Huntress promises a captivating journey filled with magic, danger, and the relentless pursuit of dreams, sure to enchant fans of Holly Black and Erin A. Craig. 📚❤️