"The legend of the cruel and pitiless Erl-king anchors a darkly lush and dangerous tale of a stifled young woman's creative awakening. Beautiful writing evokes powerful emotions in this journey into the meaning of sacrifice and the power of love."--Kate Elliott, New York Times bestselling author of the Crossroads and Crown of Stars series " Wintersong is a maze of beauty and darkness, of music and magic and glittering things, all tied together with exquisite writing. This is a world you will want to stay lost in."--Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Legend and The Young Elites "Spellbinding and sexy, Wintersong is a feast for all the senses. I didn't want this beautifully written book to end."--Renée Ahdieh, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn "This was Labyrinth by way of Angela Carter, and I think my soul has been aching for a book like Wintersong for the last decade. Deliciously romantic, with a nuanced Goblin King and a strong heroine, this story was rife with fairy tales, music, and enchantment.

"--Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Touched Queen "S. Jae-Jones has a great grasp of emotion in her writing, and plucks your heart-strings from the very first pages. This story will make you hurt in the most fantastic way. It is captivating. A very strong debut."--Charlie N. Holmberg, bestselling author of The Paper Magician "This is an exquisitely and lyrically crafted tale of longing, sibling loyalty, and the importance of women in a time when women were so often overlooked. Eerie, unsettling, and above all, full of music.

" -- Booklist (starred review) "Jae-Jones writes beautifully about the magic of love, the power of music, and the importance of free will." -- Publishers Weekly "Structured as a sonata, the final movement culminates in a bittersweet sacrifice that will leave readers. savoring the delicious tragedy." -- Kirkus Reviews "[R]ife with intricate details and world-building, as well as the charged relationship between Liesl and the Goblin King. Fans of Gregory Maguire's Egg & Spoon or E.K. Johnston's A Thousand Nights will be drawn to the in-depth depictions of the goblin's realm." -- School Library Journal.