The Cursed Melodies

Paperback Published on: 05/02/2026
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The Cursed Melodies
My new obsession!
I have never finished a book and immediately started it again, and yet the moment I finished The Cursed Melodies, I just had to experience it all over agai... READ MORE
Ellie at Cambridge
The Cursed Melodies
a page turner!
The Cursed Melodies is a dark and atmospheric YA fantasy novel. The story itself is full of mystery and twists that left me guessing till the very end! It... READ MORE
Soph at Liverpool
The Cursed Melodies
Gorgeously imagined and inventive fantasy ✨
Gorgeously imagined and inventive, this story ties together a magic drawn from nature and controlled by music, mysterious codependent twins desperate to kn... READ MORE
Jess at Waterstones Sutton
The Cursed Melodies
What a ride
Omg this book was everything!! Hooked from the start and it didn’t let me go! Amazing characters. Amazing story. Just simply amazing! Need more and I ... READ MORE
Amy at Whiteley
The Cursed Melodies
Nostalgic magic and a dark mystery
This was a beautifully written young adult fantasy, with magic elements that felt nostalgic to those that grew up in the 90s/00s. I found the characters to... READ MORE
Naomi from Chichester
The Cursed Melodies
A unique magic system and great first installment to a series!
I think we can all agree that what drew us to this book, and is done so well in the writing, is the magic system! Magic created by music - I just love it! ... READ MORE
Joanna at St. Neots

Synopsis

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 school that trains up the next generation of Bloom Bloods, and she is now determined to prove her worth.

A mysterious evil is spreading throughout the world; unnatural monsters are appearing in unlikely 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!

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
  • ISBN: 9780241646168
  • Number of pages: 352
  • Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 22 mm
  • Interest age: From 11 years
  • Weight: 247g
  • Languages: English

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The Cursed Melodies
exciting!
This was one of those books where the story grabbed you and wouldnt let go. I just loved it. The world is excellent and there is a decent, diverse cast of ... READ MORE
erica cochrane
The Cursed Melodies
i loved this
This book. I first discovered Connie when she posted videos as Noodlerella. She released The Rosewood Chronicles, and I loved them. They were the very fir... READ MORE
Emma Harvey
The Cursed Melodies
Absolutely loved this book!
The magic system is what had me intrigued to pick it up and I WAS RIGHT the magic system delivered!!! In addition I loved the characters and twists and t... READ MORE
Eli CL
The Cursed Melodies
STUNNING BOOK
This is a fantastic storyline that was a pure joy to read. This gorgeous book is stunning and so detailed and beautiful.
Dawny
The Cursed Melodies
DNF at 20%
The Cursed Melodies by Connie Glynn was a pre-order from Waterstones that I was genuinely excited to read. The cover is beautiful, compared to the Twin Cro... READ MORE
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The Cursed Melodies
Super entertaining, I can’t wait for the second one!
The Cursed Melodies was a really entertaining read. It was unique, action packed and eerie. The magic system was so fun and interesting to learn about. I l... READ MORE
Kaylee Scammell
The Cursed Melodies
If I could give this 100 stars, I would...
"What would become of such infants? What would society do with them? The same as it always did when confronted with the strange and unusual. / Put them in ... READ MORE
Lauren
The Cursed Melodies
connie does it again
You may have thought it was impossible for Connie Glynn to write an even cosier, even more magical, even more whimsical, and even queerer book but she's d... READ MORE
Rebecca Tozer