To Diya Mishra: I’m not sure anyone else in this world gets this book as completely as you do. You are my brilliant Slytherin witch-queen, my fellow shipper-in-crime, my soul-sister, and I’m so glad Winterspell brought us together.
To Alison Cherry, whose marvelous brain made this book so much better than it was, and who has talked me down from too many anxious, self-doubting cliffs to count—thank you, friend, for being mine.
To Lindsay Eagar （for constantly inspiring me, and for your wild, unstoppable heart）， Heidi Schulz （for Marky Mark and for being one of the best humans I know）， Lindsay Ribar （for that walk in the woods）， Sarah Maas （for ballet and Alien（s） and your generous notes）， Sara Raasch （for our wintry dual launch party and for your generous notes）， Lauren Magaziner （for your love and support and writing dates）， Isaiah Campbell （ditto!）， Ally Watkins （for always checking in on me, and for your gentle heart）， Katie Locke （for your notes, insight, writing dates, and encouragement）， Mackenzi Lee （for your fierce friendship）， and Kayla Olson （for Cheez-Its, for our spots at that perfect table, for always cheering me on）—thank you.
More huge thanks and hugs from afar: Emma Trevayne, Kat Catmull, Stefan Bachmann, Megan McCafferty, Sammy Bina, Anna-Marie McLemore, Sarah Enni, Caitie Flum, Adam Silvera, Leigh Bardugo, Corey Ann Haydu, Nova Ren Suma, Anne Ursu, Phoebe North, Serena Lawless, Shveta Thakrar, Laini Taylor, Sarah Fine, Amie Kaufman, Brooks Sherman, Anica Rissi, Navah Wolfe, Cat Scully, Shannon Messenger, Nikki Loftin, CJ Redwine, Eugene Meyers, Ellen Wright, Jay Kristoff, Zoraida Cordova—you have all supported and inspired me in countless ways over the years, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for each and every one of you.
To my family: Y’all have put up with a lot from me over the years. You read those giant three-ring binders. You listened to me fret about getting an agent. You never once stopped telling me I could achieve my dreams. Anna, Drew, Dad, Mom—I love all of you so, so much.
Lastly, I’ll thank you, intrepid readers, for welcoming this book—and these characters I so love—into your hearts.