A Girl Walks into the Forest
*BRAM STOKER AWARD NOMINEE*
Midsommar meets The Shadows Between Us in this ruthlessly female-forward story about a chewed-up-and-spit-out heroine who must lean on the brutality of nature and her biggest fears in order to in order to win back whatâs she's been robbed of: her life.
For as long as she can remember, Vallaâs been told her beauty would give her a life most people only dreamed of. So when the mysterious Count Leonid calls on her to be his betrothed, Valla jumps at the chance to leave her small, bleak village. The only thing standing in her way? The journey through the dangerous Gottyar Wood that many donât survive.
Filled with deadly and cunning creatures, the Gottyar immediately delivers on its reputation with an attack that leaves Valla injured; her face torn to shreds. Barely making it to the castle in one piece, Valla is relieved to finally be safe. But with Vallaâs face no longer beautiful, the Count is not happyâŠValla thought making it through the Gottyar was a victory, but when she sees what awaits beyond the palace walls, the true battle begins.
*BRAM STOKER AWARD NOMINEE*
Midsommar meets The Shadows Between Us in this ruthlessly female-forward story about a chewed-up-and-spit-out heroine who must lean on the brutality of nature and her biggest fears in order to in order to win back whatâs she's been robbed of: her life.
For as long as she can remember, Vallaâs been told her beauty would give her a life most people only dreamed of. So when the mysterious Count Leonid calls on her to be his betrothed, Valla jumps at the chance to leave her small, bleak village. The only thing standing in her way? The journey through the dangerous Gottyar Wood that many donât survive.
Filled with deadly and cunning creatures, the Gottyar immediately delivers on its reputation with an attack that leaves Valla injured; her face torn to shreds. Barely making it to the castle in one piece, Valla is relieved to finally be safe. But with Vallaâs face no longer beautiful, the Count is not happyâŠValla thought making it through the Gottyar was a victory, but when she sees what awaits beyond the palace walls, the true battle begins.
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*BRAM STOKER AWARD NOMINEE*
Midsommar meets The Shadows Between Us in this ruthlessly female-forward story about a chewed-up-and-spit-out heroine who must lean on the brutality of nature and her biggest fears in order to in order to win back whatâs she's been robbed of: her life.
For as long as she can remember, Vallaâs been told her beauty would give her a life most people only dreamed of. So when the mysterious Count Leonid calls on her to be his betrothed, Valla jumps at the chance to leave her small, bleak village. The only thing standing in her way? The journey through the dangerous Gottyar Wood that many donât survive.
Filled with deadly and cunning creatures, the Gottyar immediately delivers on its reputation with an attack that leaves Valla injured; her face torn to shreds. Barely making it to the castle in one piece, Valla is relieved to finally be safe. But with Vallaâs face no longer beautiful, the Count is not happyâŠValla thought making it through the Gottyar was a victory, but when she sees what awaits beyond the palace walls, the true battle begins.
