What if the witch gave Merida a different spell? This captivating novel from the New York Times best-selling series reimagines Disney•Pixar's iconic film, Brave, weaving a fast-paced narrative that plunges Merida into a startling adventure.
As the rebellious princess of Clan DunBroch, Merida struggles with the traditional expectations placed upon her. With her mother, Queen Elinor, insisting that she must embrace her royal responsibilities by marrying a stranger, Merida is torn between duty and the desire for freedom. Frustrated by her circumstances, she resolves to take action.
Following the path of mysterious magical wisps, Merida arrives at a witch’s cottage where a single magic pastry holds the promise of profound change. With words of transformation ringing in her ears, she makes a fateful decision to consume the pastry herself instead of giving it to her mother. The result is a bewildering journey that hurls her back into the past.
Upon awakening, Merida is shocked to find herself in a time of fierce conflict, with a young Elinor making accusations of treachery against her. The clans MacCameron and DunBroch are at each other's throats, and Merida's unplanned arrival has severed the fateful meeting between her parents, Elinor and Fergus. Now, embraced by the challenges of the past, Merida must navigate complex family dynamics and long-held grudges.
With the clock ticking and her own destiny hanging in the balance, will Merida manage to unite the rival clans, mend her parents’ relationship, and ultimately alter her fate? Join her on a thrilling adventure as she proves that courage, love, and determination can rewrite the future.
