Books Like Every Gift a Curse
Families who loved Every Gift a Curse by Caroline O'Donoghue often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Every Gift a Curse by Caroline O'Donoghue often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is struggling with the darker side of growing up, such as feeling out of control of their emotions or feeling isolated from their friend group as they change. It is the final installment of a series set in Ireland where a group of friends discovers they have supernatural gifts. Maeve, the protagonist, must grapple with a powerful magic that feels more like a curse as she attempts to stop a dangerous cult from harming others. The story explores themes of accountability, the complexity of friendship, and the courage it takes to face one's own shadow. Due to its intensity and themes of occultism and kidnapping, it is best suited for mature teens aged 14 and up. It provides a meaningful bridge for discussing how to handle power and the importance of staying connected to loved ones even when things get difficult.
