Six Crystal Princesses

In this heroic Xanth adventure from the New York Timesbestselling author, theres no time like the present to free six plucky princesses from the past.
 
Young Vinia is enjoying her life with her boyfriend, Prince Ion. They complement each other perfectly: her telekinesis helps him walk, and his ambiance abolishes all allergens, allowing her to breathe freely. But Ion and his twin, Hilda, are bored with their easy royal lives and are restless for an adventure . . .
 
While telling the story of how their parents met, the twins remember their mother was once captured by a dragon and frozen in crystal along with a half dozen other strong-willed princesses. She managed to escape, but the six other maidens continue to be held captivewhich gives Vinia, Ion, Hilda, and Hildas caprine-crossbreed boyfriend the perfect excuse to embark on a quest.
 
But first they must get the approval of their parentsand the Good Magician. Since Vinia is the protagonist in this story (though shes much more comfortable as a background character), its up to her complete the Magicians challenges. And then comes their greatest test: to free the princesses from their patriarchal prison, frozen in place by the Dragon with the Girl Tattoo . . .
 
Praise for Piers Anthony
 
Piers Anthony is one of those authors who can perform magic with the ordinary. . . . [He] is a craftsman. A Readers Guide to Science Fiction
 
Anthonys unflagging sparkle, verve and wordplay spin everyday trials of Mundane life into storytelling gold. Publishers Weekly See more