In an effort to try and get rid of the curse, Yzabel goes in search of Fatyan who is a Moura that might be able to help her. This “curse” has festered feels of self hatred because she is upset about having to put on a show of eating when she knows that it will just turn into flowers when the people of her kingdom are dying of starvation and the plague. She’s been told and lead to believe that her gift is a curse that would lead to death if the wrong person finds out. Now, loving her could mean Yzabel’s destruction.īased on Portuguese legend, this #OwnVoices historical fantasy is an epic tale of mystery, magic, and making the impossible choice between love and duty…įirst off, I’d like give a huge shout out to Diana for including a page in the book before the story even begins about some of the TW/CW in the book like religion based eating disorders/forms of self harm and religion based homophobia since even though it’s almost 2021, these simple things are overlooked because each reader is unique in their reading needs.Ī Curse of Roses is truly a beautiful book that follow Yzabel as she navigates her journey of accepting her natural gift of being able to turn food into flowers. 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. 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.
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