In this volume, the long-standing conflict between the hidden community of Fabletown and the Adversary reaches its military climax. Prince Charming, serving as the elected mayor, leads the exiled fairy tale characters in a direct offensive against the Empire's home worlds. The narrative follows the specific tactical maneuvers of Bigby Wolf and the naval strategies of Admiral Trow. As the combatants utilize both modern munitions and ancient sorcery, the story tracks the demolition of the wooden soldiers’ infrastructure and the personal cost paid by the leadership in their attempt to reclaim their ancestral lands from the Geppetto-led regime.
Readers of epic urban fantasy and graphic narratives find this installment provides a definitive resolution to a decade-long story arc. It appeals to those interested in the logistics of magical warfare and the subversion of traditional folklore archetypes. The audience gains a clear view of how political alliances shift under the pressure of total war. By the end, the reader understands the new geopolitical landscape of the Fables' universe and the consequences of institutional collapse within a magical empire.
Escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2008
- Language
- EN
