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Cursed Special Edition

Beholder Series 1
By Christina Bauer
Series: Beholder
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Elea is a farm girl with Necromancer powers who prefers to use magic for everyday tasks rather than magic battles. When the evil Necromancer Tsar curses her with only five years left to live before eternal torment, Elea trains as a magical assassin with a goal to kill him. Just as she prepares to strike, a warlock named Rowan offers help, bringing complicated feelings and danger. This story blends necromancy, witches, magical battles, and a paranormal romance.
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Ideal for children and young readers who enjoy fantasy adventures featuring witches, necromancers, magical powers, strong female protagonists, and a touch of romance. Perfect for fans of sword and sorcery and supernatural themes.

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Another breath-taking book by Christina Bauer! Cursed takes on a new spin about the world of Necromancers and Casters and it is absolutely fantastic. -- Angelic Book Reviews

Most days, Elea couldn't care less about being a witch, even if she does have special powers over spirit and bone. Why bother with incantations when you're a farm girl? Elea only uses her Necromancer magic to speed up chores and scare off suitors.

Everything changes when the evil Necromancer Tsar curses Elea. Now, she only has five years left before she burns as a ghost, tortured for all eternity. They say there's nothing she can do, but Elea disagrees. Embracing her Necromancer ability, Elea trains as a magical assassin. Her goal? Kill the Tsar before his curse kills her. After years of preparation, Elea's finally ready to strike.

That's when everything goes horribly wrong.

A handsome warlock named Rowan steps up to help. Elea wants him as an ally, but she can't ignore the mixed-up feelings that come with every one of Rowan's crooked smiles. An assassination mission is no time to fall in love, but Elea's heart may have other ideas...

Cursed will take you on an adventure of a lifetime! - The Avid Reader

Perfect for readers who love sword and sorcery filled with magic, necromancy, witches and wizards. This series combines fierce females, paranormal romance and epic fantasy. Enjoy!

Beholder series order
1. Cursed
2. Concealed
3. Cherished
4. Crowned
5. Cradled
*This is a finished series.

Read all the series from author Christina Bauer:
- Angelbound Origins (YA Dark Fantasy)
- Angelbound Offspring (YA Dark Fantasy)
- Pixieland Diaries (YA Fantasy)
- Beholder (YA Dark Fantasy)
- Dimension Drift (YA Urban Fantasy)
- Fairy Tales of the Magicorum (YA Urban Fantasy)

Series: Beholder

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  • Concealed Special Edition
    "Of the 3 books in the series, this one is my favourite!" - Reads and Reels "Amazing story that continues to grip and entice the reader." - The Archeolibrarian "Chemistry is there from the start...I really enjoyed the romance." - Functioning Insanity Reviews For Elea, there's never been a better time to turn away from witch life. The Tsar is...
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  • Cursed Special Edition
    Another breath-taking book by Christina Bauer! Cursed takes on a new spin about the world of Necromancers and Casters and it is absolutely fantastic. -- Angelic Book Reviews Most days, Elea couldn't care less about being a witch, even if she does have special powers over spirit and bone. Why bother with incantations when you're a farm girl? Elea only...
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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781945723971

Publisher: Monster House Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 June 2019

Imprint: Monster House Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 376g

Pages: 330

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