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Of Curses and Kisses (Rosetta Academy) Paperback – June 8, 2021

by Sandhya Menon (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 410 ratings
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“Fans of Menon’s frothy, contemporary rom-coms will be excited for this venture into new territory.” —Booklist
“[A] dreamy, sassy confection of a romance…Funny, extravagant, and satisfying.” —Shelf Awareness

From the New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi comes the first novel in a brand-new series set at an elite boarding school that’s a contemporary spin on Beauty and the Beast.

Will the princess save the beast?

For Princess Jaya Rao, nothing is more important than family. When the loathsome Emerson clan steps up their centuries-old feud to target Jaya’s little sister, nothing will keep Jaya from exacting her revenge. Then Jaya finds out she’ll be attending the same elite boarding school as Grey Emerson, and it feels like the opportunity of a lifetime. She knows what she must do: Make Grey fall in love with her and break his heart. But much to Jaya’s annoyance, Grey’s brooding demeanor and lupine blue eyes have drawn her in. There’s simply no way she and her sworn enemy could find their fairy-tale ending…right?

His Lordship Grey Emerson is a misanthrope. Thanks to an ancient curse by a Rao matriarch, Grey knows he’s doomed once he turns eighteen. Sequestered away in the mountains at St. Rosetta’s International Academy, he’s lived an isolated existence—until Jaya Rao bursts into his life, but he can’t shake the feeling that she’s hiding something. Something that might just have to do with the rose-shaped ruby pendant around her neck…

As the stars conspire to keep them apart, Jaya and Grey grapple with questions of love, loyalty, and whether it’s possible to write your own happy ending.
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  1. Reading age
    12 years and up
  2. Book 1 of 3
    Rosetta Academy
  3. Print length
    400 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    7 - 9
  6. Lexile measure
    760L
  7. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.9 x 8.25 inches
  8. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    June 8, 2021
  10. ISBN-10
    1534417559
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1534417557
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PRAISE FOR FROM TWINKLE, WITH LOVE

A Junior Library Guild Selection
Bustle's 27 Most Anticipated YA Contemporary Books Hitting Shelves In 2018
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"Cinematic." --Teen Vogue

"Funny and sweet." --Buzzfeed

"Delightful, inspiring, and the hug your heart most certainly needs." --Book Riot

"A sweet, smart gem." --School Library Journal, starred review

"Pitch-perfect." --Booklist, starred review

"Charming and sophisticated." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Effervescent." --Publishers Weekly

"Highly recommended." --VOYA

PRAISE FOR WHEN DIMPLE MET RISHI

An NPR Best Book of 2017
A Buzzfeed Best YA Book of 2017
A Kirkus Best Teen Book of 2017
A School Library Journal Best Young Adult Book of 2017
A Chicago Public Library Best Teen Book of 2017
A Bustle Best YA Novel of 2017
A PopSugar Best Young Adult Novel of 2017
A Paste Magazine Best Young Adult Novel of 2017
A Book Riot Best Book of 2017
A B&N Teen Blog Best YA Novel of 2017
A Summer 2017 Top Ten Indie Next Pick
A Junior Library Guild Selection

"Effervescent." --Chicago Tribune

"Full of warm characters and sweet romance." --Entertainment Weekly

"Get ready to fall in love with Dimple Shah and Rishi Patel." --HelloGiggles

"Adorable." --Buzzfeed

"Deliciously quirky, funny, and nerdy." --Bustle

"Charming and heartwarming." --PopSugar

"Utterly delightful." --BookRiot

"Heartwarming, empathetic, and often hilarious--a delightful read." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"A vibrant, joyous, funny love story." --VOYA, starred review

"The strength of the story comes from its blending of Indian culture and values into a modern-day romance that scores of readers can enjoy." --School Library Journal

"Bright and funny." --Publishers Weekly

"Nuanced and thoughtful . . . will melt the hearts of readers." --Booklist

PRAISE FOR THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT SWEETIE

"Hilarious. . .focuses on the brilliant qualities that make us ourselves." --Today.cocm

"Adorable, joyous." --BuzzFeed

"A love story that fans of When Dimple Met Rishi will adore." --Bustle

"Anytime your soul needs a hug, pick up a Sandhya Menon novel." --Book Riot

"Hits all the right notes." --Booklist, starred review

"Swoon-prone readers will wish the Patel boys came in six-packs." --BCCB

"An entertaining romance." --Kirkus Reviews

"There's something about the way Sandhya Menon writes love stories. I'm head-over-heels for this charming, funny, romantic, life-affirming book." --Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and Leah on the Offbeat

"A thoroughly delightful romance featuring a spirited, confident, and lovable heroine and an unexpectedly dashing romantic hero. Add to your must-read shelves!" --Melissa de la Cruz, New York Times bestselling author of Alex & Eliza and Love & War

"There's something irresistible about Sandhya Menon's novels--the romances are sweet and winning, the humor is cheerful and sly, and the families are warm and complicated." --Stephanie Perkins, bestselling author of Anna and the French Kiss and There's Someone Inside Your House

About the Author

Sandhya Menon is the New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi, Of Curses and Kisses, and many other novels that also feature lots of kissing, girl power, and swoony boys. Her books have been included in several cool places, including Today, Teen Vogue, NPR, BuzzFeed, and Seventeen. A full-time dog servant and part-time writer, she makes her home in the foggy mountains of Colorado. Visit her online at SandhyaMenon.com.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (June 8, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1534417559
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1534417557
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 760L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Sandhya Menon is the New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi; From Twinkle, with Love; and There’s Something About Sweetie. A full-time dog-servant and part-time writer, she makes her home in the foggy mountains of Colorado. Visit her online at SandhyaMenon.com.

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Fun, light read!
What a cute book!! The beginning was a bit slower than I expected, but it picked up very soon and the last 100 pages were the best!! It’s supposed to be a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, but I could also feel elements of Elizabethan-Romeo-Juliet-esque elements in some of the more action packed sequences, but it is about teenagers in boarding school so nonetheless, it was quite enjoyable, and left me with a happy heart (as do all of Sandhya Menon’s books!)
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Morgan Stokes
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great, unique, modern retelling!
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2020
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I love Sandhya Menon’s YA contemporary romances, so when I heard she was writing a new series of retellings, and set at a boarding school no less (two of my favorite things) I thought, “Sign me up!” This one is a loose Beauty and the Beast retelling. It was refreshingly different in that the beast was only a beast in his mind, and the beauty had a vendetta that made her not so much of a beauty, but there were still some familiar elements of the original, like a “tower”, a “West Wing”, and a version of petals falling.

I liked that Grey challenged Jaya’s firmly held beliefs about her duty to her family and country, and that she challenged the beliefs his father instilled in him. I enjoyed their push-pull relationship, because it was realistic.

I also enjoyed the other characters in the story, even though I keenly felt Jaya’s frustration with DE’s love life as well. I can’t wait to see who the next books in the series will be about, because I enjoyed Rahul and Leo and even Caterina towards the end.

The only downside was that I knew who had ACTUALLY run the articles about Isha from the beginning. It was obvious early on that it wasn’t Grey, and it was painfully obvious to me who it was. I was frustrated it took Jaya so long to figure it out.

In the end, though, everything worked out, and I loved the setting as well. Even though there was typical high-school drama, it was a light and thoroughly enjoyable read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Tale as Old as Time
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2021
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I live for anything fairytale related and this book had me so excited, there’s just something about a YA modern day retelling that sets me up for ALL the feels.

While it was a bit of a slow burn, I loved this take on Beauty and the Beast that set the reader up with lots of back story with a fantastic focus on friendship and family.

I loved having the dual POV in this one to get both sides of the story as the story combines the cute high school romance with just enough similarities to the original story, but with a lot of flair and fun to make it it’s own!

Jaya is a GREAT teenage character full of angst and expectations that make her character development enjoyable to read - kind of the love to hate her, eyeroll at her actions kind of protagonist - she surprises you with how much you love her at the end!

Pick up this one if you love the following:
♥ interracial teen romance with plenty of angst and drama
♥ boarding school settings
♥ a swoon-worthy own voice retelling of a classic favorite fairytale
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Sarah
3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars!
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2021
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Cute book! I love reading books that have their settings at boarding schools and this was such an interesting take on it! The story kind of lulled on the back half but I am definitely going to read the next book!
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LoveLeighReading
5.0 out of 5 stars New take on Beauty and the Beast
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020
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If you know me, you know I am a sucker for a Beauty and the Beast retelling because it is my all time favorite fairytale. This was definitely a new take on the story that I have not seen before and I loved every second.

Modern day Princess Jaya Rao deeply cares for her family, follows tradition and takes the status of being a royal very seriously. Then there is his Lordship Grey Emerson who is a broody loner that has been living under a curse all his life. In fact it was a Rao ancestor who cursed the Emerson line, when a brilliant rudy was stolen and never returned.

Now, due to an unfortunate incident, Jaya and her younger sister have transferred to St. Rosetta’s International Academy. Jaya, believes Grey to be at fault for their current situation so she has devised a plan for revenge: I'll make Grey fall in love with me, then I'll break his heart.

Obviously things did not go as she originally planned and I was invested in their relationships progression. I loved that Menon actually allows her characters to talk through their issues to come to an understanding instead of just jumping to conclusions. I was very satisfied with how the story wrapped up and I cannot wait to see more from this series in the future 🥰

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Briana Urban
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun retelling set at a boarding school
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2020
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This was such a cute Beauty and the Beast inspired retelling, with a fun contemporary setting at an elite international boarding school. It had all the elements of the fairy tale (library, rose, dancing, etc) but incorporated in such an innovative way. I loved seeing Jaya and Grey come together, although at times I just wanted to shake Jaya and tell her "You're allowed to be happy! Your whole life doesn't have to follow tradition!" I was also highly amused by Jaya thinking Grey was a "feral boy" when they first met.

I loved this setting and the fairy tale retelling. I'm so excited to see what other books are in this series, which fairy tales they are, and which characters they'll be about. This was an adorable, romantic book and I can't wait for more.
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Rachel Huffaker
5.0 out of 5 stars Compulsively addictive -- I couldn't stop
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2022
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I've been struggling with long covid brain for months, meaning I haven't been able to read anything substantial. I've tried over and over to read anything book-length and failed every time.

But I just stayed up all night reading Of Curses and Kisses, and . . . I finished it. The first book in months that I've been able to read for pleasure, and I actually finished it.

Is the prose anything special? Not really, but that's not what will grab you -- the ship is just too good for me to care.

it was exactly what I needed, and I feel like I can actually just read for pleasure again.
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Jenny
3.0 out of 5 stars Took a long time to get into
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2020
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I was about 70% through this book before I really cared about it. I think the beginnging could have been condensed to make this book a lot better.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente para la compra de libros
Reviewed in Mexico on July 7, 2023
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2020
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Benidamika
4.0 out of 5 stars Magical! ✨🌹
Reviewed in India on November 30, 2020
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The book is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast. It is a modern fairytale, where beauty and the beast attends St. Rosetta. The trope is enemies to lovers, one of my favourites! It is about the complicated lives of two teenagers with the weight of family honor placed on their heads and the decisions they have to make whether to choose love or family. It is a brilliant story with twists that would literally wring your heart! It's a 4.5 stars for me, a perfect winter read!
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Vishakha
2.0 out of 5 stars The book came in a bad condition 📦 .
Reviewed in India on October 20, 2021
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The novel is good . No doubt. But the book was in a very disappointing condition. As a book reader it was very irritating to see a book with a great story be in such horrible condition.
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2.0 out of 5 stars The book came in a bad condition 📦 .
Reviewed in India on October 20, 2021
The novel is good . No doubt. But the book was in a very disappointing condition. As a book reader it was very irritating to see a book with a great story be in such horrible condition.
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