"Second Hand Curses" by Drew Hayes is a reimagining of fairy tales in a modern capitalist setting where practicality triumphs over honor. The protagonists are fixers who solve fairy tale problems for a price, adding a grim and realistic twist to well-known stories. The novel follows a braided short story format, with each chapter focusing on a specific fable or two, intertwined to create a cohesive overarching whole. The writing style combines sly wit, action, and humor, providing a fresh take on classic tales while adding a dash of darkness.
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When your fairy godmother threatens to enslave you with a curse - when a malevolent piper solves your rat problem but steals your children - when you seek revenge on the prince who turned you into a frog - who can you turn to in your hour of need? The band of scoundrels known far and wide as the Bastard Champions - the swashbuckling trio who travel a world of legend, seeking adventure and righting wrongs - as long as there's enough gold to be earned. They are Jack, the seemingly unkillable leader whose ever-present grin belies a dark past; Marie, who fights with fury but battles more fiercely to control the beast within; and Frank, the master of logistics, whose cloak hides horrific scars that are far more than skin-deep. As they slash and scheme through kingdom and village alike, the Bastard Champions uncover tantalizing clues to their ultimate quarry: the powerful Blue Fairy, who has made each of their lives a living hell.Second Hand Curses adds a dash of sly wit and a heaping portion of action to the fairy tales you thought you knew.
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