Legendary (Caraval, #2)

by Stephanie Garber

“What have I always told you about the future?” “Every person has the power to write her own,” Tella said. “That’s right,” her mother said.

“I thought you were familiar with fortune-telling. Every story has four parts—the beginning, the middle, the almost-ending, and the true ending. Your future is not complete until you flip over the fourth and reveal the true ending.”

“No wonder a witch put you inside a card, I’d imprison you just to shut you up,” Tella slurred.

“I think I’d like you even if you were the villain.” She smiled against his lips. “Maybe I’d like you even if you were a hero.”

“A true queen’s power isn’t in her crown, my little love. It’s here.” Her mother placed a hand over her heart.