Release: September 21st 2021
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Source: TBR and Beyond Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N,TBD, Indigo , Indiebound
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“The path ahead isn’t easy. It will be filled with darkness and despair, and you will almost certainly regret your decision, just as I regret mine.”
~Narrator, The Wolf’s Curse
Twelve-year-old Gauge’s life has been cursed since the day he witnessed a Great White Wolf steal his grandpapá’s soul, preventing it from reaching the Sea-in-the-Sky and sailing into eternity. When the superstitious residents of Bouge-by-the-Sea accuse the boy of crying wolf, he joins forces with another orphan to prove his innocence. They navigate their shared grief in a journey that ultimately reveals life-changing truths about the wolf––and death. Narrated in a voice reminiscent of The Book Thief and Lemony Snicket, this fast-paced adventure is perfect for fans of literary fiction fantasy such as A Wish in the Dark and The Girl Who Drank the Moon.
About the Author:
JESSICA VITALIS is a Columbia MBA-wielding writer. After leaving home at 16, Vitalis explored several careers before turning her talents to middle grade literature. She brings her experience growing up in a nontraditional childhood to her stories, exploring themes such as death and grief, domestic violence, and socio-economic disparities. With a mission to write entertaining and thought-provoking literature, she often includes magic and fantastical settings.
As an active volunteer in the kidlit community, she’s also passionate about using her privilege to lift up other voices. In addition to volunteering with We Need Diverse Books and Pitch Wars, she founded Magic in the Middle, a series of free monthly recorded book talks, to help educators introduce young readers to new stories. She was recently named a 2021 Canada Council of the Arts Grant Recipient. An American expat, she now lives in Canada with her husband and two precocious daughters. She loves traveling, sailing and scuba diving, but when she’s at home, she can usually be found reading a book or changing the batteries in her heated socks.
The Wolf’s Curse Review:
Stewards, Blacksmiths, and Healers, oh my. Reading “The Wolf’s Curse” was a delight!
Firstly, I commend the author for the beautiful world-building. When you read this story, you feel the backdrop comprises hard-working people who make a living with a designated job. But the author fills the world with magic and wonder as our protagonist Gauge has to go on a journey. The author adds concepts like the Sea in the Sky and the shells as currency beautifully and gives the tale a unique touch.
Moreover, the author paces the story wonderfully, focusing equally on the plot and the character’s emotions. I liked Gauge from the get-go. He shares a beautiful relationship with his Grandpapa, and I was keen to read about his journey in the tale. He goes through many emotions from grief, loss, fear to hope, and I thought the author progressed Gauge beautifully. I also adored Roux and her friendship with Gauge. Right from the time they meet, Roux stands by his side. Some exciting moments between them were when they met the guards or tried to figure out the Voyant.
I also loved how the author voiced the Wolf. The Wolf tells most of the story from his perspective, and I loved how personal he got with the narration, including his own opinions. There are so many moments that stood out for me, like when Gauge needs to find the feathers of his grandpa’s release and overhears Mayor Voyant announce the arrest. I also liked Mistress Charbonneaux, the Steward, Ruben the vessel maker, and Nicoline the Healer. This book was impressive for a debut novel.
Overall, I enjoyed “The Wolf’s Curse” and thought it was an enchanting middle-grade fantasy novel.
Book Tour Schedule
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot onThe Wolf’s Curse by Jessica Vitalis Blog Tour hosted by TBR and Beyond Tours.
September 20th
Nine Bookish Lives-Review
perusewithcoffee-Review
September 21st
The Fictional Journal-Interview & Mood Board
Books and Babble-Review
September 22nd
A Bookworm’s Paradise-Top 5 Reasons to Read The Wolf’s Curse
Sometimes Leelynn Reads-Review & 15 Reactions While Reading The Wolf’s Curse
Rajiv’s Reviews-Review
September 23rd
The Bookish Coven-Interview
The Book Dutchesses-Review
September 24th
Stuck in Fiction-Top 5 Reasons
Books Teacup and Reviews-Review
Confessions of a YA Reader-Promo Post
September 25th
Kait Plus Books-Interview
dinipandareads-Review & Top 5 Reasons to Read The Wolf’s Curse
September 26th
the nuttybookworm reads alot-Review
Tirilu-Review & Favourite Quotes
TLC Book Nook-Review
