{"title":"Lish McBride","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of books by Lish McBride, an acclaimed author known for crafting captivating stories in the Young Adult genre. If you're looking for a blend of adventure, magical realism, and memorable characters, then you're in for a treat with McBride's tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLish McBride has a unique way of weaving humour and heart into her narratives, making each book an engaging journey for readers. Her stories often delve into the fantastical, with a touch of the whimsical, ensuring that both young adults and older readers will find them irresistible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her enchanting works are \u003cem\u003eCurses\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRed in Tooth and Claw\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eCurses\u003c\/em\u003e takes you on a spellbinding journey through fairy tale elements reimagined with a modern twist, where curses and romances unfold in intriguing ways. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eRed in Tooth and Claw\u003c\/em\u003e offers an enticing dive into mythical creatures and enchanting settings, captivating you from the very first page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith her talent for storytelling, Lish McBride invites you to explore realms filled with adventure, friendship, and the unexpected. Dive into these remarkable books and discover why she is a beloved author in the world of Young Adult fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"curses-by-lish-mcbride-9781984815613","title":"Curses","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow in paperback, this YA fantasy is a gender-flipped take on \u003cem\u003eBeauty and the Beast\u003c\/em\u003e brimming with magic and sharp humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A unique and twisty magical romp!\"\u003c\/em\u003e -Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurses\u003c\/em\u003e is the \u003cem\u003eBeauty and the Beast\u003c\/em\u003e retelling I've been waiting for.\" -Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMerit Cravan refused to fulfil her obligation to marry a prince, leading to a fairy godling's curse. 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It's a place rife with mystery, kept afloat by suspicious wealth. Dillard's absolute command over his staff just doesn't seem right. And neither do the strange noises that keep Faolan up at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Faolan finds the body of a Settlement boarder, mangled by something that can't possibly be human, it's clear something vicious is stalking the palisades. 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