Fate: The Winx Saga Vol. 1: Dark Destiny

In a continuation of the hit Netflix series, Fate: The Winx Saga Vol. 1: Dark Destiny, follows a group of fairies enrolled at the magical school of Alfea in the wake of losing their close friend, Bloom. In this new school year, Aisha, Kat, Terra and the rest of our heroes must face a mysterious new enemy that threatens to destroy everything they love.

A short time has passed since Bloom entered the Realm of Darkness to find her mother, and she is still missing. Despite this, her friends at the magical school of Alfea are gearing up for a new year of classes, new students....and new challenges. Still reeling from the loss of Bloom, Aisha, Kat, Terra, Stella, Musta, Riven and Sky are struggling to get used to their new normal.

When the school is attacked by fairy powers few have seen before, our heroes are faced with a mystery and an enemy that could spell doom for them all. During their darkest hour, can they rely on the wielder of the Dragon Flame to return to them? Or has Bloom been lost forever? Find out in this exciting continuation of the hit Netflix series!

Author: Olivia Cuartero-Briggs
Publisher: Maverick
Published: 08/13/2024
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.43h x 5.83w x 0.32d
ISBN: 9781960578938
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
School Library Journal 12/01/2024 pg. 97

About the Author
Olivia Cuartero-Briggs is an award-winning dramatic writer of Dominican and European descent, born and raised in New York City. She holds a B.A. with Honors from Oberlin College, as well as an M.F.A. from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, and is currently enjoying a career writing for both TV and comic books in sunny Los Angeles. Recent credits include staff writer The Arrangement, staff writer Queen of the South, and co-producer on Mike Schur's Field of Dreams. She currently has new TV projects in development BBC Studios, CBS Studios, Endemol Shine, and 3PAS. Published comic books include, Mary Shelley Monster Hunter and Silver City with AfterShock Comics. Upcoming publications include Bram Stoker Monster Hunter and Sugar House, both with AfterShock Comics (2024/2025), and Fate: The Winx Saga, with Maverick (2024/2025). OCB also currently has projects in various stages of development with Oni Press, Humanoids, Maverick, and Mad Cave. Awards include The Jane Chambers Playwriting Award, The New York Theater Festival's Best Original Play Award, Hollywood Comedy Shorts Best of Fest Award, and the Flint Film Festival's Best Screenplay Award.

Christianne Gillenardo-Goudreau (she/they) is a queer comic artist and illustrator. Their work has been featured in various anthologies and comics, including Beyond: A Queer Sci-Fi and Fantasy Anthology, I am Hexed #1-2, Harrow County, and Dept. H. They are currently working on the official Plants vs. Zombies comics, published by Dark Horse Comics. She lives in Powell River, Canada, with her wife Donna and their three dumb cats, Hotdog, Pancake, and Cheese.