Gold Spun - (Gold Spun Duology) by Brandie June

About the Book

Short Summary: When Nor rescues a captured faerie in the woods, he gifts her with a magical golden thread she can use to summon him for a favor. Instead, Nor uses it for a con--to convince villagers to buy straw that can be transformed into gold. Her trick attracts the suspicion of Prince Casper, who demands that she spin a room of straw into gold. Should she refuse or fail, the consequences will be dire. Desperate for help, Nor summons the faerie's aid.

Book Synopsis

If Nor can't spin gold, she can always spin lies.

When seventeen-year-old Nor rescues a captured faerie in the woods, he gifts her with a magical golden thread she can use to summon him for a favor. Instead, Nor uses it for a con--to convince villagers to buy straw that can be transformed into gold. Her trick works a little too well, attracting the suspicion of Prince Casper, who hates nobody more than a liar. Intent on punishing Nor, he demands that she spin a room of straw into gold and as her reward, he will marry her. Should she refuse or fail, the consequences will be dire. Desperate for help, Nor summons the faerie's aid, launching a complicated dance as she must navigate between her growing feelings for both the prince and faerie boy and who she herself wishes to become.

Review Quotes

"A fresh and engaging take on the story of Rumpelstiltskin . . . You won't be able to put this down!" --Jenna Busch, contributing author to Star Wars Psychology and the PsychGeeks book series

"June shines in this retelling of Rumpelstiltskin . . . with memorable characters that will appeal to a broad range of fantasy readers." --School Library Journal

About the Author

Brandie June spent her childhood onstage or reading. She moved to LA to study acting at UCLA, and branched out into costume design, playwriting, and prose writing. She received her MBA in Entertainment Marketing, becoming a Marketing Director for Kids & Family entertainment. When not writing or marketing, she can be found playing with her pups, drinking too much espresso, and coming up with new art projects. Brandie lives with her husband, two spoiled rescue pups, a cat, two birds, a fish tank, and five bookshelves. Her debut novel, Gold Spun, is a Rumpelstiltskin retelling. Curse Undone is its sequel.