A Tale of Magic... is a 2019 fantasy novel written by Chris Colfer, creator of The Land of Stories series. The first novel in the A Tale of Magic... series and a prequel to The Land of Stories series, the book follows Brystal Evergreen, an oppressed young woman in the Southern Kingdom. One day, Brystal discovers she can perform magic, which is illegal in almost every kingdom, but Madame Weatherberry recognizes her talent and brings her to a school of magic, which is approved by King Champion of the Southern Kingdom. First published on October 1, 2019, in the United States, the book debuted at number 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list, staying on the list for a total of 17 weeks. To promote the book, Colfer did a week-long book signing, visiting eight cities in the United States. The book earned positive reviews from critics, who praised the messages of acceptance and inclusion as well as the characters. Source: Wikipedia (en)