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The first in a stunning series of exclusive manga stories from Melissa Marr, set in the same seductive and dangerous faerie world as her bestselling novels... The desert is far away from the schemes of the Faerie Courts - and that's how Rika likes it. Once a mortal and now a faery, Rika seeks isolation and revels in her ability to appear invisible to humans. Then, she meets... him.Artistic and kind, Jayce is the last person Rika wants to hide from.But change is coming, challenging Rika's freedom and her new romance, as her past pursues her, even into the heart of the desert...
Rika, a former mortal turned faery, finds her carefully constructed life of isolation in the desert threatened when her hidden past collides with an unexpected human connection. Seeking to escape the political machinations of the Faerie Courts, Rika utilizes her ability to remain invisible to humans to maintain her solitude. Her resolve is tested when she encounters Jayce, an artistic and kind human who forces her to confront the boundaries between her two worlds. As her past begins to encroach upon her desert sanctuary, Rika must navigate the tension between her desire for freedom and the pull of a new, dangerous romance. The narrative unfolds through a visual medium, emphasizing the contrast between the harsh, desolate landscape and the ethereal nature of the faerie realm.
This work functions as a bridge for readers already familiar with the author's broader faerie universe, offering a visual expansion of established lore. The premise suggests a focus on the internal conflict of a protagonist caught between two distinct modes of existence. By utilizing the manga format, the story emphasizes the visual contrast between the mundane human world and the hidden, dangerous nature of the faerie courts. The narrative structure points to a character-centric arc that prioritizes the emotional stakes of Rika's isolation over expansive world-building.
Page Count:
178
Publication Date:
2010-08-05
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
ISBN-10:
0007354975
ISBN-13:
9780007354979
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