Every Gift a Curse
Every Gift a Curse by Caroline O’Donoghue, published by Candlewick Press on May 9, 2023, is a 512-page young adult fantasy novel that explores themes of friendship and identity. The story follows Maeve, a magic-sensitive young woman in Kilbeg, Ireland, who is determined to save innocent teenagers from a dangerous cult. As her powers grow stronger, Maeve struggles with her darker impulses and the consequences of her magic, leading her to confront the challenges of youth and adulthood.
In this concluding installment of the Gifts series, readers will find Maeve navigating her evolving relationships with her coven as they face significant changes in their lives. The narrative delves into Maeve’s internal conflict as she grapples with her abilities and the looming threat posed by the cult, the Children of Brigid. As she attempts to keep her struggles hidden, the story unfolds with a blend of dark fantasy and social themes, ultimately highlighting the importance of friendship and the choices that shape one’s path.
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Magic-sensitive Maeve wants to save the innocent from a dangerous cult. But how much can she delve into darkness without becoming what she fears? The exciting conclusion to the Gifts series.
Big things are happening for Maeve and her tight-knit coven in Kilbeg, Ireland. Fiona lands a role on a TV show, Roe’s band is poised to hit the big leagues, and Lily is embracing a new style and outlook. Then there’s Maeve, whose magic is growing stronger all the time. Yet she finds herself increasingly lashing out, doing and saying cruel things without knowing why. When her recurring dreams begin to involve her physically manifesting in other places, including enemy-turned-maybe-friend Aaron’s bedroom, Maeve realizes the power she wields might not be entirely under her control. She tries to keep her struggle a secret, even if it means pushing her friends away. But when she learns the religious cult the Children of Brigid is kidnapping and torturing vulnerable teenagers, Maeve realizes the only way to free their prisoners is to risk letting an older magic consume her. This enthralling story of friendship and identity is also a story of being at a crossroads between youth and adulthood and picking your path forward.
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