All the Queens' Curses

A gripping YA fairy tale retelling of female strength, love and hope for fans of Holly Black and Allison Saft

'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

Alyssa Hollingsworth was born in small town Milton, Florida, but life as a roving military kid soon mellowed her (unintelligibly strong) Southern accent. Wanderlust is in her blood, and she’s always waiting for the wind to change. Stories remain her constant.