First published 2018
In a magical village where curses are real, Evie—a gifted healer—finds herself transformed into a monstrous ogre by the capricious fairy Lucinda. Her only path to humanity requires an impossible challenge: someone must propose marriage, and she must accept. By day a hulking beast, by night returning to human form, Evie must navigate a treacherous social landscape where her reputation and survival hang in delicate balance. Predatory villagers and opportunistic travelers see her curse as a chance for manipulation, forcing Evie to rely on her wit and inner strength. As potential suitors approach with mixed motives, she must discern genuine connection from exploitation, all while maintaining her sense of self beneath a terrifying exterior. Her survival depends on finding someone who can perceive her true heart beyond her monstrous transformation.
Genres: romance, fantasy, young-adult, fairy-tale-retellings
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
352 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins