The Girl Who Cheated the Wind

When a powerful vizier curses Jasna, her soul – bound to stone – begins to splinter, until a desperate spell casts her into Syanka, a realm shaped by old stories.

To reclaim what was taken and rescue Iliya – once her betrothed, now a pawn in something darker – Jasna must face beasts and strike dangerous deals with ancient beings she once believed lived only in her Nana’s tales. But the red thread that marks her path is tightening, and the zmei she trusted is growing impatient. If she cannot reach the vizier’s palace before the thread snaps, whatever remains of her soul will unravel with it.

A fantasy of curses, bargains, and a heroine racing against the unraveling of her own soul, The Girl Who Cheated the Wind weaves dark magic, Slavic folklore, and Ottoman-inspired intrigue into a tale where wonder walks hand in hand with danger. For readers who grew up on Narnia and Alice in Wonderland and wondered what would happen if the magic turned dark.

Perfect for fans of Spinning Silver, The Bear and the Nightingale, and the dreamlike peril of Labyrinth.

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Praise for The Girl Who Cheated the Wind

The Girl Who Cheated the Wind felt like stepping into one of those dreamy, slightly haunting fairy tales where the magic is gorgeous but also a little dangerous.” — Goodreads/TikTok reviewer

“Rich with folklore and mythology, different creatures (including a dragon!), found family, and so much more.” — NetGalley reviewer

“The world felt so real I could see the movie playing in my mind.” — Netgalley reviewer

“As Jasna faces her challenges, she not only has to learn to accept herself but grow into who she wants to be.” — BookSprout reviewer