Not all princesses are made of sugar and spice – some of them are feisty and a little bit spiky! Princess Amanita is decidedly the second kind. She loves things that are dangerous, including her brakeless bicycle, pet scorpion and collection of broken glass. She’s also quite the green thumb, with a garden that is deemed the most dangerous in the world.

When sweet Prince Florian stumbles into the picture and attempts to impress the princess, he doesn’t realise he’s out of his depth until he makes a mess with some grenapes – grapes that explode three seconds after being picked. Amanita is very unimpressed!

Prince Florian comes from a kingdom famed for its roses. When he brings some as an apology, Princess Amanita remains distinctly indifferent until she discovers their thorns. This sets her off on an unusual and delightful adventure where she learns a little more about herself in the mix. Dangerously Ever After includes stunning illustrations by Valeria Docampo, and is captivating for its refreshing angle on the princess tale, which concludes nicely without the need for any rescues or true love.