Wicked As You Wish (YA)

Alexei is hiding in a town where magic does work.  Why is he hiding? Because he is the last person in the Avalon royal bloodline, and the mean witch has frozen his land.  Tala doesn't care her best friend has secrets she has some too.  But when on Alex's birthday the firebird appears for the first time in decades.  Alex and Tala unite with some others and go to get Alex's kingdom back.
I don't even know where to start, this book is so cool, it mashes up so many different stories that can keep you reading this book just to see what comes next.  But don't forget the main story line because that will have you reading pass your bedtime.  The story is wonderful and the characters work so well together, and it is a book that will even hold a reluctant readers interest. I really hope there is a sequel.