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The Cursed Melodies

By: Connie Glynn
Narrated by: Connie Glynn
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A new teen fantasy adventure series from bestselling author Connie Glynn, with hidden powers, budding romance and dark magic...


Astrid glanced up at the looming manor house with all its spires and creeping ivy. A refuge, or just another cage?

Astrid and Jonas have only ever had each other. As twins, they share a bond. But they also share something doctors have called twisted and demonic their entire lives: flowers whisper instructions, trees sing of their histories. The siblings are kept away from nature by their caretakers, but it still calls to them.

Meanwhile, Gwen knows all about the shadow world of Bloom Bloods – people living among us who have magic running through their veins. They act under the instruction of the Queen, conserving fantastical creatures and studying the ancient melodies of magic to keep the mundane and mystic worlds in harmony. But Gwen failed her application to Fountains Abbey, the venerable school that trains up the next generation of Bloom Bloods, and she is now forced to spend her days in an isolated manor alongside other misfits and outcasts. She is determined to prove her worth.

A mysterious evil is spreading throughout the world; unnatural monsters are appearing in hazardous places – monsters that weave discordant magic. When the twins and Gwen collide, their unique abilities are revealed. But will their combined powers be enough to stop what’s rising in the darkness?

If you enjoyed The Twin Crowns series, you'll love this!

© Connie Glynn 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

Action & Adventure Family & Relationships LGBTQ+ Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Magic Witchcraft

Critic reviews

Dark and enchanting, with high-stakes adventure, fierce friendships, and a spell-binding romance (Bea Fitzgerald, author of GIRL, GODDESS, QUEEN)
A vibrant, magical, mysterious treat, this story positively sings! (Ella McLeod, author of THE MAP THAT LED TO YOU)
If you are looking for a book that will fill your heart with warmth, adventure, and the most beautiful of worlds, then this is the story for your bookish heart. (Victoria Alyesa)
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FANTASTIC STORY that is full of magic and sorcery and it is exciting, captivating throughout, I was hooked from the beginning. Evil exists and 3 outcasts are the key to saving the world, but they need to believe in themselves and each other to survive.
Excellent narration from the author. 🎶

MAGICALLY MAGIC. ✨

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