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Not Good for Maidens book cover
Not Good for Maidens
2022
First Published
3.65
Average Rating
352
Number of Pages

Salem’s Lot meets The Darkest Part of the Forest in this horror-fantasy retelling of Christina Rossetti’s “Goblin Market.” Lou never believed in superstitions or magic—until her teenage aunt Neela is kidnapped to the goblin market. The market is a place Lou has only read about—twisted streets, offerings of sweet fruits and incredible jewels. Everything—from the food and wares, to the goblins themselves—is a haunting temptation for any human who manages to find their way in. Determined to save Neela, Lou learns songs and spells and tricks that will help her navigate this dangerous world and slip past a goblin's defenses—but she only has three days to find Neela before the market disappears and her aunt becomes one of them forever. If she isn't careful, the market might just end up claiming her too.

Avg Rating
3.65
Number of Ratings
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Author

Tori Bovalino
Tori Bovalino
Author · 6 books
Tori Bovalino is a bestselling author of horror and fantasy fiction. She loves obscure academic facts, folklore, and oversized sweaters. Find her on Twitter as @toribov and Instagram as @toribovalino.
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