Step out of the box and into the unexpected with Barbie - like you've never seen her before! - in an immersive, pink-tastic tale from the premier voice in teen fiction.

Out of the box. Into the unexpected.

Barbie’s life is perfect. She lives in a pink-hued paradise called Heartland where everything is in order and everyone has a role to play, thanks to the mysterious and all-powerful beings who will soon assign her a Fate at graduation from the enchanted Swancrest Academy. She’s worked hard to earn a good one. Her years of endless studying and acing every challenge are about to pay off. But when the unthinkable happens and Barbie is left Fateless―the first in Heartland’s history―her carefully ordered world shatters.

Shaken and uncertain, Barbie must confront a future she never imagined: one with no clear path forward at all. Yet when a mysterious necklace begins to pulse with hidden power, she is drawn beyond Heartland’s protective mists into a daring journey across extraordinary lands. From sun-drenched shores to treacherous, ever-shifting landscapes, to shadowed forests steeped in secrets and magic, each realm will test Barbie’s courage, sharpen her wits, and awaken strengths she never knew she possessed―all while drawing her ever closer to a buried truth that could change her world forever.

A richly imagined coming-of-age tale from the premier voice in teen fiction, this is a story about defying expectations, rewriting the rules, and discovering that the greatest possibilities lie in stepping out of the box . . . and into the unexpected.

About the Author

Barbie (Author)
Barbie is one of the iconic brands from leading global toy and family entertainment company, Mattel. Since 1959, Barbie has empowered generations to dream big and believe they can be anything, bringing stories to life with innovative products and inspiring content that encourages endless storytelling for fans of all ages. The brand boasts over 175 inclusive looks and offers a unique voice across multiple platforms to engage a wide range of audiences.

Alex Aster (Author)
Alex Aster is one of the most-followed authors in the world, with over 2 million followers, and over half a billion views on her videos. Aster is the #1 New York Times bestselling, #1 Publishers Weekly bestselling, #1 Indie bestselling, and USA Today bestselling author of the wildly popular LIGHTLARK series.