Raised by her nana, fifteen year old Willow grew up listening to fairy stories and playing chess games. One fateful night, Nana passed away. Willow touches a glowing crystal that takes her to the realm of Mistolear, where, to her surprise, she is the princess of the kingdom. In this magical world, Willow realized that all the stories Nana had told her were real, and Nana was only her nurse. Now, Willow must learn to live in this world and fit into the royal family she never knew existed.

At a shocking turn of events, Willow is chosen to fight with the faerie prince Nezeral in a chess game to the death, where people are the game pieces. Willow learns that she is a pawn that the Elf Queen of Timorell has chosen, so now she must defend for life.

As a pawn, Willow, her knight Sir Brand and her friends set out on their journey for survival. When Sir Brand is captured, Willow has to face prince Nezeral around, without any help or knowledge of magic. Coupled only with the knowledge of the earth, her intelligence, and the gift wisdom bestowed upon her by Cryrrarna, will she defeat the prince Nezeral and break the spell on the kingdoms? Will she be able to save her lover?

This book is an epic tale of heroism, magic, adventure and a classic hates-him-at-first-but-its-love romance story. Readers will enjoy reading all aspects of the book. This book is recommended for readers 13 and up. ( )

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