A Curse of Gold
- Fiction
- Publisher: Blink (HarperCollins Focus)
- Published: 2020
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Publisher's Description
Curses and queens. Pirates and kings. Gods and magic. The final saga of a princess cursed by Midas’s touch, a vengeful Greek god, and a dazzling kingdom in the balance. After barely surviving thieving, bloodthirsty pirates and a harrowing quest at sea to retrieve her stolen treasure, Kora finds readjusting to palace life just as deadly. Her people openly turn against her, threatening to overthrow her as heir to the throne due to fear of her magical powers. When Dionysus puts out a challenge to kill the girl with the golden touch and burn down her kingdom, it’s not just her future on the throne in danger. Kora’s life and entire kingdom are now on contract. With no other choice, Kora sets out to find Dionysus, journeying to the mysterious disappearing island of Jipper. If she wants to save her kingdom and have any chance at reversing her father’s curse, she will have to enter into a deadly game with Dionysus, the greatest trickster the world, or the underworld, has ever seen. A Curse of Gold: Is the highly-anticipated sequel to A Touch of Gold by author Annie Sullivan Is an enchanting and captivating fantasy adventure/fairy tale retelling, perfect for fans of The Wrath and the Dawn and Cinder Is told from the perspective of Kora, King Midas’s daughter and a strong female protagonist Features a beautifully decorated cover Will have strong appeal to readers ages 13 & up
Endorsements (4)
“A dazzling retelling full of adventure with a dash of betrayal, A Touch of Gold will grab your heart and not let go.”
“Sullivan spins an engaging tale of insidious curses and abandoned gifts. A Touch of Gold is a thoughtful addition to the myth of King Midas, told through his daughter Kora’s perspective. I dare say it should have been Kora’s story all along.”
“Utterly charming! This fresh take on a classic tale will be treasured by fans of myth and romance alike.”
“With high-seas adventures and a swoony romance you can’t put down, A Touch of Gold is an imaginative and heart-pounding retelling of King Midas. Full of pirates, curses, sirens, and thieves, Sullivan captures the thrill of first love—and first betrayal—on the high seas.”
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