Briar and Rose and Jack

By Katherine Coville

Two girls and a boy challenge a giant, but a hidden curse threatens their quest.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 202 ratings

360 pages· 90,086 words· Est. 10 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In a kingdom overshadowed by a tyrannical giant, Lady Briar and Princess Rose, each burdened by a mysterious curse, join forces with their friend Jack. As they plot to overthrow the giant, they must navigate a world where adults are paralyzed by fear. Can their youthful alliance defy the odds, or will the curse unravel their plans? With true love as the key, the stakes are high in this tale of courage and unexpected alliances. Will they find the strength to break the curse and save their kingdom?

From the publisher

Sumptuous storytelling combines Sleeping Beauty with Jack and the Beanstalk in a magical exploration of prejudice, justice, and the meaning of true love. “I finished reading this novel with my jaw hanging open. A whole country is captive to one tyrant or another, but kids make alliances with kids, and rebellions are born. Everyone has to read this!” —Tamora Pierce, best-selling author of Mastiff Lady Briar is scorned for her appearance. Princess Rose is adored for her looks. Unbeknownst to them, one or both may bear a curse that only true love can break. But the girls have little time for curses anyway—along with their friend Jack, they are busy plotting the downfall of the evil giant who plagues their kingdom. But how can children succeed when the adults are afraid to even try? And what if the curse manifests? Whose love could be true enough to save the day?

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