Can’t-Wait Wednesday/Waiting on Wednesday, is a weekly meme originating from Jill at Breaking the Spine and now hosted by Wishful Endings. If you’re interested in participating, stop by Wishful Endings to link up your posts.
This week I am waiting on….
Of Curses and Kisses by Sandhya Menon
Series: St. Rosetta’s Academy #1
Expected publication: February 18th 2020 by Simon Pulse
Summary:
From the New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi comes the first novel in a brand-new series set at an elite international boarding school, that’s a contemporary spin on Beauty and the Beast.
Will the princess save the beast?
For Princess Jaya Rao, nothing is more important than family. When the loathsome Emerson clan steps up their centuries-old feud to target Jaya’s little sister, nothing will keep Jaya from exacting her revenge. Then Jaya finds out she’ll be attending the same elite boarding school as Grey Emerson, and it feels like the opportunity of a lifetime. She knows what she must do: Make Grey fall in love with her and break his heart. But much to Jaya’s annoyance, Grey’s brooding demeanor and lupine blue eyes have drawn her in. There’s simply no way she and her sworn enemy could find their fairy-tale ending…right?
His Lordship Grey Emerson is a misanthrope. Thanks to an ancient curse by a Rao matriarch, Grey knows he’s doomed once he turns eighteen. Sequestered away in the mountains at St. Rosetta’s International Academy, he’s lived an isolated existence—until Jaya Rao bursts into his life, but he can’t shake the feeling that she’s hiding something. Something that might just have to do with the rose-shaped ruby pendant around her neck…
As the stars conspire to keep them apart, Jaya and Grey grapple with questions of love, loyalty, and whether it’s possible to write your own happy ending.
Why am I waiting on it?
I LOOVE books that feature curses, and are retellings of fairy tales. Or even books that are spin offs of retellings, or loosely based on fairy tales. Pair that with the fact that I have been obsessed with all of Sandhya Menon’s books, and that makes Of Curses and Kisses a must read for me! I need this book in my life right now!
What are you waiting on?
Let me know in the comments below 🙂
Jenea's Book Obsession
You had me at retelling of Beauty and the Beast! Great pick!!
Michelle @ Book Briefs
Yes! This set in an academy sounds like it will be right up my alley!
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
Yes! Very much waiting on this one myself! Great pick! Thanks for stopping by my Wednesday post earlier!
Michelle @ Book Briefs
I am so excited for this book! Thanks for stopping by Lisa 😉
Ashley S.
A contemporary spin on Beauty and the Beast? I’m in! This sounds so good and I love the cover. This is definitely going on my wishlist. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Michelle @ Book Briefs
Yes! Doesn’t it sound awesome?? I can’t wait!
Louise @ Foxes and Fairy Tales
I love the trend for this style of fun, illustrated covers ?
The Candid Cover
I really enjoy Menon’s writing and I am looking forward to this one as well. I hope that we both love it. 🙂
Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight
This looks SO cute, and the cover is kind of perfect! Hope you enjoy it when you read it!
Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy
I love the sound of this, and I’m always up for a Beauty and the Beast retelling. Thanks for sharing!
verushka
Oh hello, this sound brilliant — and such a good take on the Beauty and the Beast! Great find!
Ash
Retellings are some of my favorites! Well anything fairytale I love really. I haven’t heard of this one but it’s definitely going on my TBR! Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Ash @ JennReneeRead
sherry fundin
i never used to read retellings, avoiding them, but since then i have read a few and enjoyed them. seems every story has a something original to share
sherry @ fundinmental
Suzanne @ The Bookish Libra
I’m excited for this one too. I love Menon’s books!