Almost There

Tiana has worked toward one goal for years: a restaurant of her own in New Orleans. Then Facilier makes her an offer. He will give her the restaurant if she hands over the magic locket, and he sweetens the deal by promising to bring her father back to life.

This story begins at that moment and follows the path where Tiana says yes. It is a retelling of the Disney film The Princess and the Frog. It is also the thirteenth book in Disney's A Twisted Tale series, which takes a familiar scene and asks what follows if the heroine chooses differently.

The setting is Jazz-Age New Orleans, the same backdrop as the film. The book spends more time in the city than the film's running time allowed. It also gives more space to Tiana's friendship with Charlotte.

The novel is young adult fiction and the first YA title from Farrah Rochon. Tiana's dream of owning a restaurant is still the driving force, but the bargain she has struck changes what that dream could cost her.