Nutcracker of Crystalfall: A Fae Nutcracker Retelling (Fae and Crystal Thorns)

This standalone novella is a heart-warming start to the Fae and Crystal Thorns series, filled with adventure, magic, and learning one’s worth.

Clara, a young woman with a secret she's been shamed into hiding, meets a mysterious stranger who teaches her how to crack nuts and wears a soldier’s uniform she’s never seen.

When trolls appear and try to kill the stranger, Clara must make a choice: join an even greater conflict in the magical realm of Faerie or stay home and risk losing her happiness forever.

With rich world-building, slow burn romance, mythical creatures, and twisty plots, this novella is a thrilling start to the Fae and Crystal Thorns series.