A charming everyman and a mysterious something-under-the-bridge cross paths in a short fairy tale by the number one New York Times bestselling author of Eleanor & Park and the Simon Snow series.

It’s fate when a man accidentally drops his phone off the bridge. It’s fortune when it’s retrieved by a friendly shape sloshing in the muck underneath. From that day forward, as they share a coffee every morning, an unlikely friendship blooms. Considering the reality for the man above, where life seems perfect, and that of the sharp-witted creature below, how forever after can a happy ending be?

The Prince and the Troll is part of Faraway , a collection of retold fairy tales that take the happily-ever-after in daring new directions. Whether read or listened to in one sitting, prepare to be charmed, moved, enlightened, and frightened all over again.

Review

“Rowell’s signature understated and compelling romance is on display here, but her worldbuilding unexpected, and has never been stronger.” — GeeklyInc

“Much like their classic fairy tale inspirations, the stories in this collection take readers somewhere ‘else’ for a short period of time. The stories are much more modern than the originals, but that doesn’t make them less magical. Definitely pick this collection up—or any of the stories separately—if you need a bit of escapism…” — Forever Young Adult

“If you’d asked me what my dream book would be, I probably would have conjured something that looks a lot like: Faraway.” — Fangirlish

About the Author

Rainbow Rowell is the award-winning number one New York Times bestselling author of Eleanor & Park, Fangirl , and the Simon Snow series. Her first graphic novel, Pumpkinheads , with artist Faith Erin Hicks, was released in 2019. She lives in Omaha, Nebraska.