{"id":43601,"date":"2026-03-13T08:55:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T14:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=43601"},"modified":"2026-03-13T08:55:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T14:55:12","slug":"escalas-wish-tales-of-valla-book-1-by-david-james-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=43601","title":{"rendered":"Escala&#8217;s Wish (Tales of Valla Book 1) by David James"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lyrical, magical, and heartfelt\u2014a story of curiosity, consequence, and forbidden love.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A curious pixie princess faces exile and redemption after breaking sacred fey law in James\u2019 romantasy debut set in the magical world of Valla. Escala was never a proper pixie princess. Restless and born with mortal blood, she has long been drawn to the human world. When a reckless kiss shatters the balance between realms, the Court of Dreams casts her into the mortal world. But the greatest danger waiting there isn\u2019t ancient magic or enemies. It is love.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Framed by the lively narration of Wigfrith Foreverbloom, a flamboyant gnome bard recounting the tale to a tavern crowd, the story blends humor with expansive worldbuilding. James constructs a rich mythology through the laws of fey society, the True Cycle, and the rival courts that govern the realm. Escala\u2019s mistakes propel the narrative, while Roedyn\u2019s quiet strength grounds its emotional core. Though exposition occasionally slows the pacing, the mix of romance, intrigue, and fairy-tale magic keeps the reader invested.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Court intrigue, mythic magic, and a poignant romance fuel this sweeping fantasy page-turner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Escalas-Tales-Valla-David-James\/dp\/B0G23YV82Z\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Trash Panda Publishing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Pub date <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>December 10, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">ISBN 979-8999979902<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Print length 512 pages<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Price $30.99 (USD) Hardcover, $18.99 Paperback, $2.99 Kindle edition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lyrical, magical, and heartfelt\u2014a story of curiosity, consequence, and forbidden love. 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