Curses

Lish McBride

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G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'
15 September 2021

Humorous stories (Children's&YA)

""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

""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

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 beast forever, unless she agrees to marry a man of her mother's choosing before her eighteenth birthday.

Tevin Dumont has always been a pawn in his family's cons. The prettiest boy in a big family, his job is to tempt naive rich girls to abandon their engagements, unless their parents agree to pay him off. But after his mother runs afoul of the beast, she decides to trade Tevin for her own freedom.

Now, Tevin and Merit have agreed that he can pay off his mother's debt by using his con-artist skills to help Merit find the best match . . . but what if the best match is Tevin himself?

By: Lish McBride
Imprint: G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781984815590
ISBN 10: 1984815598
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 15 September 2021
Recommended Age: From 12 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lish McBride is the author of funny and creepy young adult books such as Hold Me Closer, Necromancer; Necromancing the Stone; Firebug; and Pyromantic. She has published short stories on Tor.com, and 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, Morris Award finalist, and won 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.

Reviews for Curses

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