Melissa de la Cruz is the #1 New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, and internationally bestselling author of many critically acclaimed books for readers of all ages, including the Alex & Eliza trilogy and the Descendants novels. Melissa lives in California with her husband and their daughter
"*A 2023 Kids' Indie Next List pick!* *An Amazon Best Book of the Month!* ""This third series installment offers more action-filled heroic quests...Alongside the magical fun there is emotional depth as Filomena and Jack struggle with acting courageously and also allowing themselves to share their true feelings of fear, loneliness, and helplessness. Another absorbing fairy-tale adventure."" - Kirkus Reviews ""An engaging third book to the Never After series. Melissa de la Cruz is sure to delight fans of this fractured fairy tale."" - School Library Journal"