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The Crumrin Chronicles, Volume 1

The Charmed & the Cursed

by Ted Naifeh
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To help Will Crumrin adapt to the mortal world after a hundred years in the twilight realm of faeries, big sister Courtney makes him a glamor charm that renders him the most popular kid in school. But he eventually finds popularity a prison in which he's surrounded by people who neither know nor care about the real him. When football star Ross, jealous of Will's friendship with outcast Tucker, bullies her relentlessly, Will decides to turn him in and give up the false popularity of the charm. But Ross retaliates against Will, prompting Courtney to take revenge using magic. But her activity draws the attention of Emil Gorka, an ancient, powerful vampire. Once driven into hiding by Courtney's former mentor, Uncle Aloysius, Gorka has reemerged in the guise of a corporate CEO. Everyone in town works for him, including Courtney and Will's clueless parents. But he wants Courtney, a powerful but inexperienced young sorceress, as his servant. And to save Will from his dreadful bite, she must surrender herself. Now only Will, with the help of his best friend Tucker, can save Courtney from eternal servitude to the undead monster and his unquenchable hunger for blood and power.

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  • Series

    The Crumrin Chronicles

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  • Release date

    June 23, 2021

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      • ISBN: 9781620109434

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      • ISBN: 9781620109434
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    • English

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      May 15, 2021
      Courtney Crumrin is back in a new vampire-battling adventure. Long ago, human brothers found their way to the Twilight Kingdom. One brother was allowed to leave, but the other, Wilberforce, had to stay. Returning to the human world 100 years later, Will is reincarnated as Courtney Crumrin's little brother even though he is, in fact, her great-grandfather. Will struggles to fit in at school, so sorcerer's apprentice Courtney makes him a magical necklace that makes him popular. But all magic has a price, and it's never a price you want to pay. Can Will and his best friend, Tucker, save Courtney from a vampire, or will she be lost forever? This classic good-versus-evil story with an edgy, black-humor feel is visually compelling; the color palette and linework together effectively convey emotions. Short episodes move the story along quickly, although at times the transitions between narrative perspectives are disorienting. This volume draws heavily on background information from prior Courtney Crumrin books; newbies to this fandom may wish for more details. The magic used by Courtney, the villainous vampire, and creatures from the Twilight Kingdom is never clearly defined. Character development is also rather uneven; most cast members have just a handful of personality traits. Most characters read as White. Fans of the series will be thrilled to dive back into this world. (Graphic fantasy. 12-16)

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