General Isla will save the world and rule it . . . as long as she isn't side-tracked by the handsome political rival who loves her.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The most magical story! Poppy was inspired by the original Barbie movies, and that perfectly encapsulates the magical and whimsical vibes of this story and its fairytale setting' – Emily Rose, Goodreads, on Woken KingdomFound mysteriously alone in the deep snow as a child, Isla was raised by an exceptionally powerful woman to become the perfect ruler and usurp the Ice Empire's royal family. Ruthless, ambitious, and terrifyingly competent, she refuses to let anyone stand in her way. Especially Prince Zeus.The Fairy War is approaching its dangerous close. An eruption of magic could end them all. Isla must remain focused on keeping the world from the fairies' clutches, but after allying with a cursed kingdom, she's finding its young rulers impossible to wrangle.She and Zeus reluctantly hatch a plan to retain their power: fake an engagement and pool their resources. But the prince is charming, politically dangerous, and disastrously in love with her. How can they ever trust each other in their never-ending game of cat and mouse?Pretending to fall in love should be easy. Pretending she isn't truly falling for him is far more difficult.And when she's gifted a nutcracker – a mysterious object which, like her, is immune to magic – she'll realise uncovering the secrets of her past is the key to saving the world.A Tchaikovsky-inspired romantic fantasy for readers who love snowy, magical landscapes, fake relationships, political intrigue, and dangerously determined main characters.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'For anyone who is a fan of fairytale retellings, secrets, adventures, fierce female protagonists and lots of fun, grab a coffee and settle with a comfy blanket because you're going to love this' – author S.J. Pratt, on Woken KingdomSpellbound Empire is the sparkling finale to Woken Kingdom, a new YA fairytale series by Poppy Rose Solomon – your new favourite fairy princess / Australian fantasy author.
