Discussions of religious-based self harm, religious-based eating disorders, and religious-based internalized homophobia appear throughout the novel. Now, loving her could mean Yzabel’s destruction.Ī Curse of Roses includes themes, imagery, and content that might be triggering for some readers. She’d sought out Fatyan to help her save the people. And with just one kiss, Yzabel is yearning for more. She can teach Yzabel how to control her curse-if Yzabel sets her free with a kiss.Īs the King of Portugal’s betrothed, Yzabel would be committing treason, but what good is a king if his country has starved to death? Then she could turn flowers into food.įatyan, a beautiful Enchanted Moura, is the only one who can help. If only it were possible to reverse her magic. She’s on the verge of starving, which only reminds her that the people of Portugal have been enduring the same pain for years. Before she can even swallow, her magic-her curse-has turned her meal into a bouquet. There’s a famine plaguing the land, and Princess Yzabel is wasting food simply by trying to eat. With just one bite, cheese turns into lilies. With just one touch, bread turns into roses. Now, loving her could mean Yzabel’s destruction.Based on Portuguese legend, this #OwnVoices historical fantasy is an epic tale of mystery, magic, and making the impossible choice between love and duty… Then she could turn flowers…into food.įatyan, a beautiful Enchanted Moura, is the only one who can help. Based on Portuguese legend, this OwnVoices historical fantasy is an epic tale of mystery, magic. If only it were possible to reverse her magic. A Curse of Roses audiobook, by Diana Pinguicha. She’s on the verge of starving, which only reminds her that the people of Portugal have been enduring the same pain. Before she can even swallow, her magic-her curse-has turned her meal into a bouquet.

“With just one touch, bread turns into roses.

A Curse of Roses by Diana Pinguicha