A Touch of Gold - by Annie Sullivan (Paperback)

About the Book

Sullivan pens a retelling of the story of the daughter of King Midas. Ten years after she was turned to gold by her father's greed, Kora must face her own curse as she sets out to save her kingdom.

Book Synopsis

Gold is wealth. Wealth is power. Power is a curse. This captivating fantasy adventure--the untold story of the daughter King Midas turned to gold--will dazzle you with the kind of action, adventure, twists, turns, and a bit of romance to make any fan of magic and mythology greedy for more.

After King Midas's gift--or curse--almost killed his daughter, he relinquished The Touch forever. Ten years later, Princess Kora still bears the consequences of her father's wish: her skin shines golden, rumors follow her everywhere she goes, and she harbors secret powers that are getting harder to hide.

Kora spends her days concealed behind gloves and veils. It isn't until a charming duke arrives that Kora believes she could indeed be loved. But their courtship is disrupted when a thief steals treasures her father needs to survive. Thanks to Kora's unique ability to sense gold, she sails off on her quest to find the missing items.

Magic, mythology, fantasy, and pirate adventures charge through every page as Kora learns that not everything is what it seems--not her companions, not the thieves, and not even Kora herself.

A Touch of Gold:

• Is told from the perspective of Kora, King Midas's daughter and a strong female protagonist
• Is a clean fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of the #1 New York Times bestselling books, The Wrath & the Dawn and Cinder
• Is an enchanting and captivating fantasy adventure/fairy tale retelling
• Features a beautifully decorated cover
• Will have strong appeal to readers ages 13 & up

Review Quotes

'This debut holds no surprises, but fans of reimagined fairy tales may find Kora's maritime adventures, and her hopeful romance with a young man also touched by a curse, a diverting addition to the genre.' -- Carolyn Kelly--Booklist

'A dazzling retelling full of adventure with a dash of betrayal, A Touch of Gold will grab your heart and not let go.'--Brenda Drake, New York Times bestselling author

'The writing in A TOUCH OF GOLD is phenomenal. It's fast paced in all the right places with nonstop action, unbelievable adventure and fantastic magic that keeps readers wanting more.'--TeenReads.com