Spellbound Solstice

by Alexandria Rogers (Author)

Reading Level: 6th − 7th Grade

Every winter solstice, when people lock eyes in the Ambrose Ensorcelled Cottage, they fall in love.

This year, Alice Ambrose has secretly invited her dad in hopes that her parents will realize they're happier together than apart. With her parents together, Alice will finally feel whole. But when Alice's parents lock eyes...nothing happens.

Turns out, the women in her family are cursed to never fall in love.

Ronan Knight will do anything to get his enchantress mom to settle on a forever home. Luckily, he's found her a perfect job at a perfect place: the Ensorcelled Cottage. The only snag? His mom would rather run from their mysterious past than settle down.

When Ronan learns about Alice's family curse, he figures he can kill two birds with one broken curse, since helping Alice will surely earn his mom points with the owner of Ensorcelled Cottage. But when their meddling causes the town to lose the ability to love all together, and ghosts whisper of the very past haunting Ronan's family, Alice and Ronan discover that happily ever after doesn't look the same for everyone. And sometimes, to get what you want, you'll have to give your heart away.

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Starred Review

A wintry delight filled to the brim with magic, friendship, and unexpected twists.

Review quotes

"Spellbound Solstice effortlessly strikes the perfect balance between creepy and heartwarming. The mystery is just right for spooky season, but the story is an entrancing read at any time of year."—Alyssa Colman, Author of The Gilded Girl

Alexandria Rogers
Alexandria Rogers received her bachelor's degree in creative writing and English literature from Miami University of Ohio and her master's degree in narrative non-fiction from City, University of London. Originally from Wisconsin, she's now based in Edinburgh with her husband and dog.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780316523837
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date
October 22, 2024
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV039050 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Emotions & Feelings
JUV037000 - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
JUV069000 - Juvenile Fiction | Ghost Stories
Library of Congress categories
Magic
Family life
Fantasy
Fantasy fiction
Love
Blessing and cursing
Novels

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