How can a boy succeed where an army has failed?Tjaden, a young man who aspires to be an Elite soldier, blames himself when Elora's beautiful face is disfigured by a bandersnatch. Elora hides behind her scars, feeling unlovable in a world that only confirms her doubts.Before Tjaden has a chance to convince her that scars don't matter, an even more terrifying monster comes between them—the Jabberwock. Tjaden must risk his life not only to prove his love to Elora but to save her life.If the secrets of the vorpal sword fail, so will Tjaden."Daniel Coleman doesn't write stories, he crafts them. His characters are an equal balance of action and emotion, very memorable. He is an author worth collecting."Christine Haggerty, The Plague Legacy