Language: R (6 swears 7 'f'); Mature Content: PG13; Violence: PG13 (sexual assault content, not graphic)
BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Princess Jane is enchanted - well, cursed actually. 5 years ago, an angry young witch cast a curse of "without" on the princesses of Ever, and now each of the sisters, on their 13th birthday, becomes without something. Jane has suffered for 5 years without food, another sister without sleep, another without love etc. The time is quickly approaching where they can break the spell, but something besides the witch who cast it stands in their way.
Told in alternating perspectives (Reagan the witch and Jane the princess), this fairy tale is strong female characters, a great message and a powerful story about finding out who you are and what you stand for. There are some triggers - sexual assault, eating disorder - that the author warns about up front, however the treatment of both is sensitive rather than graphic. Ever Cursed is a gripping read that wraps up nicely without the need for a sequel.
Lisa Librarian
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