Step out of the box and into the unexpected with Barbie in this immersive, pink-tastic tale from Alex Aster, a premier voice in teen fiction. This richly imagined coming-of-age story explores themes of defying expectations and rewriting the rules as Barbie confronts a future she never imagined.

• A compelling coming-of-age fantasy set in the world of Barbie.
• Features Barbie living in the perfect, pink-hued paradise of Heartland.
• Plot centers on Barbie becoming the first person in Heartland’s history to be left Fateless.
• Includes a daring journey beyond Heartland’s mists, testing courage and awakening hidden strengths.
• Authored by Alex Aster, known for teen fiction.

Barbie’s life in Heartland is orderly, awaiting her assigned Fate upon graduation from Swancrest Academy. When she is unexpectedly left Fateless, her world shatters. A mysterious necklace pulses with power, leading her on an adventure across extraordinary lands—from sun-drenched shores to shadowed forests—to uncover a buried truth that could change everything.

• Author: Alex Aster
• Binding: Paperback
• Print Length: 304 pages
• Language: English
• Publication Date: August 20, 2026
• Dimensions: 129 x 21 x 198mm (12.9 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm)
• Weight: 239g
• ISBN-10: 0241851939
• ISBN-13: 978-0241851937

Discover the greatest possibilities that lie in stepping out of the box and into the unexpected in this thrilling Young Adult Fantasy adventure.