Has everything you'd want in a retelling of a classic fairy tale: a finely-drawn fantasy world, a heroine rarely seen in fiction, and a tortured hero with a secret. I have only one complaint: I wish the sequel were already available! * Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of A SPARK OF LIGHT and SMALL GREAT THINGS *
Absolutely spellbinding. A Curse So Dark and Lonely expands on all the beloved themes of 'Beauty and the Beast' to create an intensely original retelling: one full of fierce new characters, wicked magic, and wondrous amounts of heart. Brigid Kemmerer doesnt just tell a story, she builds an entire world that you will never want to leave. * Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of CARAVAL and LEGENDARY *
I couldn't get this creative, suspenseful take on 'Beauty and the Beast' out of my head. * Sara Holland, New York Times bestselling author of EVERLESS *
Slow burning, big hearted, magical fun! I loved every minute. * New York Times bestselling author Wendy Higgins *
Heartwarming, thoughtful, and romantic: Brigid Kemmerer took me on a magical journey with this dark fairy tale about growing up, falling in love, and making impossible choices. I can't wait to see where these characters go next. * Jodi Meadows, New York Times bestselling co-author of MY LADY JANE and MY PLAIN JANE *
Beautifully dark, filled with wild adventure and a modern-day heroine every reader will find a bit of themselves in. * Alexandra Christo, author of TO KILL A KINGDOM *
Harper is the undisputed hero . . . Avoiding disability inspiration tropes, she is a fallible, well-rounded character who fights for the vulnerable and resists being labeled as such herself despite how others perceive her. A fast-paced, richly detailed feminist epic. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review *
This enthralling modern fable champions altruism while illustrating intimacys relationship with honesty, respect, trust, and consent. * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
Fans of Cassandra Clare, Marissa Meyer, or Alex Flinn, as well as any reader looking to sink into a top-notch story with great characters, will want to read this book. * VOYA, starred review *
A complex, creative, and compelling reimagining of Beauty and the Beast. * School Library Connection, highly recommended *
A fresh twist on an old story. . . . Fans of Sarah J. Maas will be eager for this one. * Booklist *
Kemmerer knows how to blend a compelling story with a swoony romance, and the love triangle that inevitably develops . . . is organic and unforced because of strong characterization. * BCCB *
A unique world filled with fantasy and menace . . . will leave readers anxious to see what happens next. * School Library Journal *
Kemmerer merges modern sensibilities with an epic love story in this Beauty and the Beast retelling. * Shelf Awareness *
Readers looking for a different sort of coming-of-age story or teen protagonists grappling with complex situations will fall in love with this romance-tinged novel. * Starred review, Booklist on MORE THAN WE CAN TELL *
A must-have for any YA collection. Give to teens who enjoyed A Boy Called It by Dave Pelzer or The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. * Starred review, School Library Journal on MORE THAN WE CAN TELL *
This book is going to fly off the shelves to all teens, but it will hold special interest for those looking for a tear-jerking romance and serious readers of realistic fiction. * VOYA on LETTERS TO THE LOST *
A great concept, delivered in a compulsively readable package . . . romance readers will stay up late to finish this very satisfying and heartfelt read. * Booklist on LETTERS TO THE LOST *
Explores the ideas of carving identity out of pain and the way perception colors expectations. * BCCB on LETTERS TO THE LOST *
Readers will find themselves rooting for the real Declan to win Juliets heart the same way his online persona did. Consider this tale of modern star-crossed love as a first purchase for YA collections. * School Library Journal on LETTERS TO THE LOST *