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The Fables  series was originally published in comic book form, which was eventually compiled into graphic novel collections. The first in the series, Legends in Exile , introduces readers to Fabletown. A hidden city within modern-day New York, Fabletown is populated entirely by fairy tale characters who were forced to evacuate their homeland. Though they long for their lost homes, the fables have managed to make a peaceful life for themselves in the human world.  But then Snow White's sister, Rose Red, is murdered. Distraught and furious, Snow White teams up with the Big Bad Wolf (now Sheriff Bigby Wolf) to figure out who's responsible.  This is just the start in a series that spans more than twenty volumes.  What separates Fables  from the rest of the revisited fairytales that have popped up in recent years? It's not a retelling, but rather an entirely new story.  It also weaves in an impressive number of fable characters. Rather than just using well know...

Hannah Walsh is a witch, more specifically, an Elemental. One of the three witch Clans, Elementals have an affinity for earth, air, water, and fire magic. Living in Salem, Massachusetts, Hannah and her coven live by strict rules, dedicated to keeping their existence a secret from normal humans.  Hannah thought her summer vacation would be normal by even human standards. She has plans for pool parties and has a job she loves at a local tourist trap. She was even starting to get over her ex, Veronica, after a particularly messy breakup.  But when she attends the end-of-the-year bonfire with her classmates, she stumbles upon evidence of a blood ritual. Terrified by what she's seen, she starts to find evidence of blood magic all over town. Hannah is certain a Blood Witch has moved to Salem, and she's determined to find them before they hurt someone.  But she's not strong enough to do it alone, so she's forced to ask Veronica to help. They'll have to put aside their rock...