The world of Barbie continues to expand.
Fans of the iconic pink-centric fashion legend can now get a taste of a new story featuring the timeless Barbie.
Far from a stranger to fictional adventures—from her numerous takes on beloved fairytales to original companion stories—Barbie has long led charming tales that have captured the hearts of fans of all ages for generations.
With the start of the new year, many fans were hoping for news about a fresh Barbie adventure. That excitement was met with delight when it was announced that Barbie would not only star in a brand-new story but also enter a medium she hasn’t explored before: young adult fiction.
Penned by Alex Aster, author of The Lightlark Series, Barbie’s first YA novel has been revealed: Barbie: Dreamscape!
Step out of the box and into the unexpected in this high-stakes, fantasy-infused Barbie young adult novel, 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.
There are two things fans immediately associate with our favorite iconic blonde: fashion and fantasy. While many of Barbie’s film entries have taken her into fantastical worlds—from Swan Lake to Fairytopia and beyond—rarely do we get to see her in such a lush, original fiction setting.
Considering her legacy media and the impact of the live-action Barbie movie in summer 2023, this new novel feels like a long-awaited and truly exciting development.
It is an absolute must-preorder page-turner, perfect for lounging by the pool this summer.
Be sure to preorder your copy today—Barbie: Dreamscape hits physical and digital bookstores on July 28th! Stay tuned to Glowline Hues for more Barbie news and reviews.