“ Sometimes Serilda would spend hours thinking about evidence. Young adult fantasy, subcategory of fairy tale retellings. There were others that were briefly considered, but those were the only ones that had any staying power. I think my first working title was “A Name Forgotten.” After that for a long time I was calling it “A Gilded Curse,” before it eventually got shortened to Gilded. I did consider a few other titles before deciding on Gilded.
Did you play with any other titles and, if so, what were they? Your title Gilded captures the tale you are telling and is, at the same time, perfectly enigmatic and intriguing.
Thank you for speaking to PaperbarkWords, Marissa. Romance and adventure collide in this stunning finale to the Rumpelstilskin-inspired fairy tale.I have written a brief overview of several of Marissa’s books and interviewed her previously about another of her books Instant Karma on the blog. If the Erlking succeeds, it could change the mortal realm forever.Ĭan Serilda find a way to use her storytelling gifts for good-once and for all? And can Serilda and Gild break the spells that tether their spirits to the castle before the Endless Moon finds them truly cursed? He also seeks vengeance against the seven gods who have long trapped the Dark Ones behind the veil.
Meanwhile, Serilda is determined to work with Gild to help him solve the mystery of his forgotten name and past.īut soon it becomes clear that the Erlking doesn’t only want to use Serilda to bring back his one true love. In Cursed, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer brings the haunting fairytale-inspired Gilded duology to a thrilling conclusion that will have fans-old and new-spinning.īe still now, and I will tell you a tale.įollowing a shocking turn of events, Serilda finds herself ensnared in a deadly game of make-believe with the Erlking, who is determined to propel her deeper into the castle’s lies. “When it comes to reimagined fairy tales, the reigning queen of the genre is Marissa Meyer.” - The New York Times This month we'll be discussing Cursed (Gilded Duology #2) by Marissa Meyer. Members receive 10% off paperback and 20% off hardback club picks. Want to read and discuss the newest teen books? Our Teen Advisory Board's book club is for you! Teens ages 12–18 meet monthly to discuss our current pick and select the following month's pick. This event is free and open to the public.
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