Curses by Lish McBride - ISBN: 9781984815613
Paperback
Gender-swapped Beauty and the Beast: Magic, curses, and unexpected love.

Curses

$29.59

  • Paperback

    448 pages

  • Release Date

    24 September 2024

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Summary

Now in paperback, this YA fantasy is a gender-flipped take on ‘Beauty and the Beast’ brimming with magic and sharp humor.

“A unique and twisty magical romp!” - Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author

“Curses is the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ retelling I’ve been waiting for.” - Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Merit Cravan refused to fulfill her obligation to marry a prince, leading to a fairy godling’s curse. She will be forced to live as a beas…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781984815613
ISBN-10:198481561X
Author:Lish McBride
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Penguin Putnam Inc
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:448
Release Date:24 September 2024
Weight:374g
Dimensions:210mm x 140mm x 29mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Curses is the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ retelling I’ve been waiting for.” – Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“A unique and twisty magical romp!” – Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author

“If you’re looking to escape into a fun fantasy romp, you can’t go wrong with this one.” – Kelley Armstrong, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“A genuine delight.” – William Ritter, author of the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series

“McBride’s voyage into this full fantasy world brings a different kind of
humor than her Necromancer duology, and it’s a worthwhile pivot.” – Booklist

“This gender-swapped take on ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a snappy blend of old-school fairy tale appeal, with true love and pretty gowns, and modern-day sensibilities in dialogue and plot points.” – BCCB

“Earnest and amusing.” – Kirkus Reviews

“The path to true love constitutes an enjoyable read and the repartee among characters is clever and modern.” – School Library Connection
Curses is the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ retelling I’ve been waiting for.” – Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“A unique and twisty magical romp!” – Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author

“If you’re looking to escape into a fun fantasy romp, you can’t go wrong with this one.” – Kelley Armstrong, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“A genuine delight.” – William Ritter, author of the New York Times bestselling Jackaby series

“McBride’s voyage into this full fantasy world brings a different kind of
humor than her Necromancer duology, and it’s a worthwhile pivot.” – Booklist

“This gender-swapped take on ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a snappy blend of old-school fairy tale appeal, with true love and pretty gowns, and modern-day sensibilities in dialogue and plot points.” – BCCB

“Earnest and amusing.” – Kirkus Reviews

“The path to true love constitutes an enjoyable read and the repartee among characters is clever and modern.” – School Library Connection

About The Author

Lish McBride

Lish McBride is the author of funny and creepy young adult books such as Hold Me Closer, Necromancer; Necromancing the Stone; Firebug; Pyromantic; and Curses. She has published short stories in the anthologies Cornered, What to Read in the Rain, and Kisses & Curses. Her first book, Hold Me Closer, Necromancer, was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults title, a Morris Award finalist, and the winner of the Scandiuzzi Children’s Book Award. Lish is a former indie bookseller, has a MFA from University of New Orleans, and prefers pie to cake. While she has no long term goals for world domination, she would like her own castle.

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