The Queen's Dark Ambition: A Gritty Young Adult Fantasy Novel

By: Scott, Jessica L.

"A twisted, whimsical young adult fantasy. A modern fairy tale that fuses playfulness with eeriness, The Queen's Dark Ambition will send you to the whimsical, yet dangerous natural world and make you feel glad you came."- Independent Book Review

"This book has lots for readers to immerse themselves in..."- LoveReading- Awarded Indie Books We Love- LoveReading4Kids

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A forbidden forest. A corrupted fairy queen. And children who vanish in the night. Some boundaries were never meant to be crossed.

Life for fourteen-year-old Stacy takes a terrifying turn when she discovers a parallel world hidden within the mysterious woods near her new home. After witnessing a child's sacrifice, she becomes trapped in a realm where fairies aren't the gentle creatures of bedtime stories. Under the watchful eye of Bower, a centuries-old wizard bearing the weight of his own tragic past, Stacy uncovers a sinister plot involving imprisoned children and a pure malevolence that will stop at nothing to claim the power of the stars.

Can Stacy find the strength to challenge a Queen who once turned her back on love itself? And if she fails, what fate awaits not only the imprisoned children, but the entire human world?

The Queen's Dark Ambition is a standalone young adult fantasy adventure novel with series potential. Are you drawn to magical realms, powerful adversaries, and tales of courage in the face of darkness? Then you'll be spellbound by this captivating story.

If you like authors Laini Taylor, Melissa Albert or Holly Black, you may like The Queen's Dark Ambition.

At the core of this low spice, character driven fantasy, Stacy's journey explores themes of found families, fitting in and finding her voice, which will resonate with many YA readers.

If you enjoy these themes and fillings, The Queen's Dark Ambition, may appeal to you: belonging/identity, glow up/ fish out of water, chosen girl, hidden heritage, confidence/self-love, power and agency, coming of age, angst & grit, plot-twists, mean girl, tear-jerkers, end of the world, clean Christian mystery.

"I'd recommend The Queen's Dark Ambition to readers who like their fantasy tinged with real-life grit... It's a good fit for teens and adults who enjoy moody, character-driven tales with a sharp edge of menace. If you like your magic beautiful but dangerous, and your heroines flawed but determined, this book will keep you turning the pages."- Literary Titan- 4 stars

Unlock the mystery today and dive into a world where love and friendship transcends realms

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1068482702
• ISBN13: 9781068482700
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Brewing a Plot Press
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary