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A spellbinding fairytale retelling of female strength, love and hope set in the stunningly atmospheric Scottish Highlands, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Allison Saft

‘A beautiful celebration of sisterhood and true love.’ MARISSA MEYER

‘Brimming with magic and fairytale-like wonder.’ KALIE REID

‘Poignant, heart wrenching and healing.’ INTISAR KHANANI

‘Dazzling and wondrous.’ JULIET MARILLIER

Kit and Idris are bound by their curses. And in the fae realm, to break them always demands a price…
Princess Kit is dreading the royal ball. Her beloved step-sister Catharine will make her debut in society, while Kit plans to hide in the shadows and avoid the unwanted attentions of her step-father, the king. Everything changes when she meets Prince Idris, who somehow sees through her guarded facade.

Idris, however, hides a dark truth of his own. He has made a deal to atone for an ancestor’s crime against the fae queen and is now cursed to dance to death. And he is not the only one striking dangerous bargains with the fae. When an enchantment curses Kit and Catharine to switch bodies, they must work with Idris to untangle their ill-fated inheritance.

But in the fae realm, breaking a curse always demands a price…

‘Shimmers with magic.’ Reader Review

‘Magical, emotional and haunting in the best way possible.’ Reader Review

‘Uncompromising, sincere and kind without losing its teeth.’ Reader Review

‘Beautifully written with an immersive world.’ Reader Review

‘Compelling and thought-provoking.’ Reader Review

Publisher Review

‘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 ‘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