At first Wil is horrified-but as she tests its limits, she’s drawn more and more to the strange and volatile ability. Until one night Wil is attacked, and she discovers a dangerous secret. Kept hidden from the world in order to serve as a spy for her father-whose obsession with building his empire is causing a war-Wil wants nothing more than to explore the world beyond her kingdom, if only her father would give her the chance. Wilhelmina Heidle, the fourth child and only daughter of the king of the world’s wealthiest nation, has grown up in the shadows. Perfect for fans of Shannon Hale and Renee Ahdieh. (Oct.The first in a new fantasy duology, The Glass Spare is a gorgeously told tale of love, loss, and deadly power from Lauren DeStefano, the bestselling author of the Chemical Garden series. Agent: Barbara Poelle, Irene Goodman Agency. The worldbuilding is thinly sketched, as well: telephones, dirigibles, data goggles, and digital technology exist alongside traditional fantasy elements in a way that makes it hard to get a full sense of the setting. Wil is sympathetic, and her power (although limited) is terrifying, but DeStefano (the Chemical Garden series) doesn’t imbue the larger cast with many standout characteristics. Exiled by her father, a grief-stricken Wil sets out into the world, hoping to find someone to help her when she meets the mysterious Loom, she is shocked to discover that he’s immune to her touch. Hoping to gain the king’s favor, Wil sets out on a spying mission but accidentally kills Owen.
She’s horrified, and Owen warns her that their father will surely use her for his own purposes.
During an attack by a ruffian, Wil discovers that her touch can turn people into gemstones, killing them.
Fifteen-year-old Wilhelmina “Wil” Heidle is a “spare,” fourth in line to the throne of Arrod behind Owen the heir, gifted alchemist Gerdie, and the unrelentingly cruel Baren.
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