About the book: year / The plague has filled the emerald hills of Wee Neill, the young midwife's father has only months to live. To save people, Sorcha makes a deal with dangerous fairies. She must cross the sea, past the lands of the merrows and kelpies, to find the forgotten king on his crumbling throne. Born to be the King of the Seelie Fae, Eamonn fought to maintain honor and freedom... until his twin brother plunged a sword into his back. Crystals grew from the wound, cutting through skin and bone. His people banished him to a cursed island for his ugly appearance, and now he rules over criminals and fools. With the help of Brownie and Pixie, Sorcha tries to break through his crystal shell and convince him to take back the stolen throne. This determined beauty might even steal this monster's heart.