Extraordinary Quests for Amateur Witches - by Kayla Cottingham (Hardcover)

About the Book

"After accidentally cursing his ex-boyfriend, a reluctant hero must complete a dangerous quest to undo his spell . . . all while falling for a brooding new crewmate with dark secrets"--

Book Synopsis

After accidentally cursing his ex-boyfriend, a reluctant hero must complete a dangerous quest to undo his spell . . . all while falling for a brooding new crewmate with dark secrets.

Kieran has never had much luck in love or magic. Other than being freed from a family curse that would have killed him and doomed his twin sister, life isn't going his way.

So, after getting put on notice by his boyfriend and accidentally writing a poem so bad (and magically hazardous) that it makes him invisible to the guy, of course Kieran returns home to find the Witches Council sitting in his living room, demanding he complete his magical training. Panicked, he blurts out that his Calling--a kind of magical thesis--will be to find a magical cure-all that can break any curse . . . an enormous task that he absolutely doesn't have the power to pull off.

Nevertheless, Kieran sets off on this dangerous journey, accompanied by his sister Briar, her girlfriend Delilah, and a swoony new crewmate, Sebastian. If he survives, he may just learn how to turn his luck around and figure out what kind of witch, person, and boyfriend he wants to be.

Review Quotes

"An absolutely enchanting quest full of endearing characters you can't help but take into your heart! Prepare to be charmed!"--Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

★ "This feel-good magical fetch-quest-style adventure will do well in libraries with diverse young fantasy readers who love a cozy tale." --School Library Journal, starred review

"A trope-packed queer romance with a satisfyingly happy ending." --Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Practical Rules for Cursed Witches

"Part cozy romance, part coming-of-age adventure (with airships!), Practical Rules for Cursed Witches is a whimsical delight. Highly recommended!"--Heather Fawcett, New York Times bestselling author of the Emily Wilde series

"A big-hearted road trip bursting with charm, humor, and whimsical magic."--Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Fragile Enchantment

"The perfect recipe of complex yet charming characters, generational curses, monsters, and a dash of magic that blend together for an enchantingly good time."--F. T. Lukens, New York Times bestselling author of So This Is Ever After

About the Author

Kayla Cottingham (they/she) is a former teen librarian and New York Times bestselling author of sapphic horror and fantasy novels, including Practical Rules for Cursed Witches. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Kayla lives in Boston, where they love to go hiking in the woods, play RPGs, and snuggle on the couch with their ridiculously large black cat, Squid.