'This whimsical fantasy combines a beloved lesser-known fairy tale with Scottish folklore in a beautiful celebration of sisterhood, true love, and embracing ourselves inside and out.' Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Cinder
All the Queens’ Curses
Alyssa HollingsworthKit and Idris are bound by their curses. And in the fae realm, to break them always demands a price…
On the eve of Prince Idris’s eighteenth birthday, a grand ball is held for him to meet his intended, Princess Catharine. But for her ailing step-sister Kit, it is a night to hide in the shadows and avoid the unwanted attentions of her step-father, the king. Everything changes when Kit lays eyes on Idris, who somehow sees through her guarded facade to the secret she carries.
Idris, however, hides a dark truth of his own. His family once wronged the fae queen and he has agreed to atone for their crime, even though it means dancing to his death. But he isn’t the only one making dangerous deals with the fae. Kit’s mother has a plan to save her daughter – by switching Kit’s body with Catharine’s.
Reviews
'Poignant, heart wrenching, and healing all at once, All the Queens' Curses is a fairytale of finding strength and resilience in each other, of the quiet power of love and forgiveness, and the serenity of poetic justice.' Intisar Khanani, author of Thorn
'A remarkable blend of history and fairytale. We venture into worlds that are sometimes dark and cruel, sometimes dazzling and wondrous. But the true message comes in what remains unspoken.' Juliet Marillier, winner of the World Fantasy Award Life Achievement 2025
'A beautiful retelling of a lesser known fairy tale about what it costs to break a curse—and who should bear that cost. Themes of abuse and trauma are handled with care, and the relationship between stepsisters is deeply touching. Bonus: there’s a very good dog. Reflective, atmospheric, and true.' Joanna Ruth Meyer, author of While the Dark Remains
'Brimming with magic and fairytale-like wonder, All the Queens' Curses is a tender portrayal of disability, sisterhood, and healing ... the story was handled with thoughtfulness and discernment that truly shone through every page. I’m eager to read whatever Hollingsworth writes next!' Kalie Reid, author of The Sacred Space Between
'Steeped in curses, magic, trickery, and featuring a very good dog, All the Queens' Curses has all the makings of a great fairytale. A beautiful portrayal of resilience and sisterly love.' Ann Sei Lin, author of Rebel Skies
