Maggie Stiefvater’s first adult novel mixes magic and history to create ‘wonder’

“When I was a child, I was very afraid of the things that I think I’m most interested in now. I couldn’t tell the difference between fascination and fear”

Author InterviewsApr 4, 2025by Katie Fraser

Maggie Stiefvater © Stephen Voss

At the Avallon Hotel, guests must appease a magical spring to ensure they have a pleasant stay; Maggie Stiefvater’s first novel for adults sprinkles history with a little bit of magic.

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