cursed fantasies
fantasy novels where curses play a role, whether it be a cursed person, object, or place! recs always welcome!
created by the_rags
last updated July, 2026
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The Hazel Wood sounds soooooo intriguing!!!! Ps lmk if u want any recs !!
the_ragsOP
Hazel Wood (plus its sequel and its extra set of short stories) was soooo good! read it forever ago and it was kinda my intro to YA fantasy/fairytale-like novels. and i’ll take any recs you have, especially any more obscure/indie books!
Its still high on my tbr! Also may i suggest Hunt the Ever Wild? Also A Thousand Steps into Night !!!
the_ragsOP
of course!! added (also added Echo North, which was actually already on my TBR too!), thank you as always for the recs mossy!!
Ty for addinn<333
You could add Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine!
the_ragsOP
oml i totally forgot that Ella Enchanted is based off of a book! thanks for the reminder
Oh and Echo North but idr if that’s a spoiler or not! But it was kind of clear bc based off of other fairytales
omg this is a fantastic list!! always love me a good curse in fantasy, so excited to explore all these recs 👀
Hallo!!! I just remembered How to Find a Nameless Fae and possibly also Behooved?
the_ragsOP
oooo Behooved is on my TBR (and i know just from the summary that it def fits imo!!) added both 🫶
Great list! I think Euphoria Kids by Alison Evans and Otherbound by Corinne Duyvis might also fit!
Mask of mirrors fits here.
