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Reading age
12+
Genre
Fantasy
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Publication date
August 27, 2024
Will Delilah succeed in breaking the Pelumbra curse and her own?
Delilah Bea, a seventeen-year-old young lady, is cursed to never find true love. So, she sets out to become a cursebreaker witch to break her mother’s family’s curse, and that is what she will do for her Calling. However, her plans change when Kieran Pelumbra interferes, and she must now break the Pelumbra generational curse. In each generation, the Pelumbra twins are cursed, with one draining the other of their life and magic. To fix this, they need Kieran’s twin sister, and breaking the curse will prove to be no easy task, especially since some of the family members don’t want the curse to be broken.
Within the fantasy realm of Celdywin, magic, and witches reign supreme. Witches possess unique magical abilities, with some being gifted with an extraordinary sense of smell, enabling them to detect the presence of magic. The text delves deeply into the intricacies of curses, portraying the profound emotional toll they inflict.
The protagonist, Delilah, exudes intelligence and compassion, often emanating a maternal aura. Kieran’s endearing charm captivates those around him, while Briar’s sharp wit is coupled with occasional moments of profound insight.
This enchanting tale is perfect for those who revel in richly detailed fantasies featuring genuinely relatable characters.
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About the Author
Kayla Cottingham (she/they) is a YA author and librarian. Her first book, My Dearest Darkest, was a New York Times and Publisher’s Weekly bestseller. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Kayla lives in Boston where she loves to go hiking in the woods, play RPGs, and snuggle on the couch with her ridiculously large black cat, Squid.
