Welcome to the Fable Blog Blitz. Fable is a YA fantasy fairy tale by Chanda Hahn. Enjoy an excerpt from the book and a giveaway below.
Fable by Chanda Hahn
(An Unfortunate Fairy Tale #3)
Publication date: August 27th, 2013
Genres: Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Young Adult
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Summary
All that glitters is not gold.
All that glitters is not gold.
When something precious is stolen from sixteen-year-old Mina Grime, she will do anything in her power to get it back, even if it means traveling to the dangerous Fae plane and battling one of the strongest fairy-tale villains yet.
However, nothing can prepare Mina for the dangerous obstacles she will face in the Fae world, or the choices she must make when love and life are on the line.
Mina stopped and parted the long weeping willow’s branches, and could see the rose resting against Jared’s black boot. Wait…not Jared—Teague.
Teague reached down to pick up the rose and brought it to his nose to breathe in its scent. His hair was a lighter shade of brown than Jared’s, and his eyes were a deep blue, while Jared’s were a haunting gray. They both had similar angular jaws and drop-deadgorgeous looks. Teague once again was dressed in black, and Mina had a mind to joke about whether he was going to a funeral, but he was, so the words died on her lips before she even spoke them.
Instead, she glared at him and held out her hand, demanding the rose without saying a word. Teague’s eyes widened and looked her over, never once dropping his Cheshire Cat smile. “I only came to pay my respects.”
“What respect? You don’t respect me or my family. Otherwise, your kind never would have cursed us.”
“You’re wrong—it’s always wise to respect your enemies.”
“Well, I don’t respect you.”
“You should, Mina. Do you see what happens when you ignore your duty—when you ignore me?” He pointed to Charlie’s grave, and his voice became threatening. “I don’t like to be ignored, and now you have one less distraction in your life, so you can focus more of your time on me.”
Teague’s words confirmed her worst fears. Her actions had led Teague to strike out against her family and kill her brother. Her stomach dropped, bile rose in her throat, and every inch of her was sick with the guilt his words layered on her. It was her fault, and she knew it. But she couldn’t show him how weak she was, and how much his words had affected her. She had one more person to protect: her mother, and she would not be negligent again.
“You’re not welcome here. So please leave.” Mina snatched the rose out of Teague’s hand and felt a sting in her palm. She winced in pain but refused to acknowledge it.
Teague reached for her hand, and Mina let him open up her palm to inspect her wound from the thorn. She was still reeling, and her whole body shook with anger. Teague leaned forward and blew on the small cut in her palm, and it healed itself. She ripped her hand from his grasp and took two steps away from him, almost falling on the ground. She needed to keep better control of herself.
She needed Jared.
“How is my dear brother?” he asked, as if reading her mind.
“Why don’t you ask him yourself?”
His eyes darkened. “We are not exactly on speaking terms.”
“It wouldn’t have anything to do with the fact that you keep trying to kill me, would it?”
“Now, sweet Mina, our fight goes back long before you were born. But you can’t hold it against me that I’m only doing my job. I’m supposed to throw quests your way, and you are supposed to try to stop me. It’s as simple as that. I can’t help it if we have a casualty or so in the process. That’s what makes the stories so good.” He smirked. “That’s what makes them popular. That’s what makes me powerful.” He was so close to her now that he ran the back of his finger across her cheek, and she flinched and smacked it away.
“I see that you are as disgusting as ever.”
“I see that you’re getting your fight back. You know, Mina, out of all the Grimms over the years who died at the hands of my fables, you are by far my favorite to toy with. I wonder why that is?” he asked, appearing to ponder the question.
“Maybe because you picked the wrong girl to mess with.”
“I don’t think so. I’ve finally found the perfect Grimm. I think you will be the most challenging. Which means your ending, the tale that finishes you off, will make us both famous.” Mina’s lip trembled, and she steeled herself to not show fear.
She stood her ground and looked Teague right in the eye. “A thousand sweet words can never disguise the rattle of a viper about to strike. I will not drop my guard ever again. And I will end this curse…by doing whatever…or killing whoever…I have to.” Teague’s face turned furious, and his lips pressed into an angry thin line.
“Then be prepared, my dear Mina, for you won’t be able to ignore this next tale. I’ve made sure of that.” He stepped away from her. A crack of thunder rattled the earth and she jumped, turning in surprise. A second later, pouring rain followed, soaking everyone within minutes. Mina turned back toward Teague, but he was gone.
Author BioPronunciation: Sh-and-uh H-ah-n
Chanda is the author of the popular YA Unfortunate Fairy Tale Series which includes UnEnchanted and Fairest. Both books have topped the ebook charts in 5 countries. She also pens YA epic Fantasy.
She was born in Seattle, Washington, raised in Nebraska, has lived in MN, IL and currently lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and twin children. She’s a former children’s librarian and children’s pastor. Currently she spends her free time penning new novels and a daytime taxi driver for her kids.
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Chene Sterckx
Sounds great and I love giveaways 🙂
Jennifer Bielman
hehe, I love giveaways too, that’s why I try to offer about one a week if I can.
lindalou
Thank you! Awesome giveaway!
Jennifer Bielman
Good luck
Crystal Collier
Don’t even have to read the excerpt. In fact, if I do I’m going to agonize all day over why I can’t read the rest right now–but the truth is I can’t yet. Soon. Oh so soon. ;D
Jennifer Bielman
LOL, hope you love it. 🙂
Brandi Kosiner
I like the sound of Mina, and love the cover
Jennifer Bielman
The cover is very pretty, I agree.
Ana Death Duarte
I love fairy tales and their retelling and all things related to that =]]]
Also, thanks for the giveaway and the chance to win =]]]
Jennifer Bielman
Retellings can be awesome if done well. Good luck!
Jaclyn Canada
I’m loving the sound of this one. From the rating on Goodreads too, I’m very excited about it. The whole inside a tale and her being a Grimm thing, well it sounds really different and I’m very intrigued. Will you be reviewing this one? Thank you so much for sharing! Jaclyn @ JC’s Book Haven.
Jennifer Bielman
I know, I love how it sounds different. I don’t plan to review this one right now but maybe later down the road.
Deborah Ann
Thank you for the awesome giveaways! I am really wanting to read FAble! Thanks again… <3
Jennifer Bielman
I hope you get a chance to. 🙂
Holly Bryan
Thanks for the giveaway! I have the first in Chanda’s Unfortunate Fairy Tale series, though I haven’t had the chance to read it yet (this is a common theme with me…). I love the whole idea behind the series, though, and I think she’s so smart for coming up with this! Folks sure seem to LOVE them, that’s for sure. The great reviews (for *all* of her books, in fact) are a definite plus! I’m looking forward to reading this one. Thanks!
Jennifer Bielman
Oh yeah, a very common theme with me too. lol. Happy you are excited for this one.
Denise Z
This is a new title for me and looks like it might be a fun adventure. Thank you for sharing with us and for the treat of a giveaway opportunity.
Jennifer Bielman
Hope you get a chance to read it. 🙂
Ashley
I want to read this book so bad!
Jennifer Bielman
I know, me too.