Following the destruction of Fabletown, the exiled fairy tale characters scatter to find new residences. The narrative follows Mister Dark, an ancient and malevolent force released from his prison, as he begins a conquest of the mundane world. Beauty and Beast assume leadership roles inside the Farm, attempting to maintain order among the displaced non-human Fables as internal political tensions rise. Meanwhile, Pinocchio leads a team into the ruins of their former Manhattan home to recover lost magical artifacts before they fall into the wrong hands.
This volume targets readers of long-form fantasy epics who prefer gritty, geopolitical stakes over traditional folklore tropes. Fans of the series read this installment to see how established characters adapt to total displacement and the loss of their magical sanctuary. The reader walks away with a clear understanding of the new hierarchy within the Fable community and the specific mechanical threat posed by the series’ next primary antagonist. It provides a technical transition from the initial war against the Empire to a period of survival and reconstruction.
Escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2009
- Language
- EN
