Curses, Diamonds, & Toads
Curses, diamonds, & Toads: A Fairy Tale Retelling
A Standalone Novella from the Enchantment Retold Series
Because of a terrible curse, Astrid Lucia will never speak to another soul for as long as she lives. Poor and despised, she spends her days alone in the woods or peddling her unusual wares in the village, until she meets a potter named Bernard. He quickly becomes her best customer, but Bernard is interested in far more than Astrid Lucia’s wares. The two form an unlikely friendship based on mutual need.
But when Bernard asks Astrid Lucia to marry him, everything changes. Saying yes would mean one uttered word could ruin her marriage and future forever. Saying no means losing Bernard and her only hope of home and happiness. Astrid Lucia is no fool. She’s determined to stay speechless for the rest of her days and live happily ever after with the potter, but curses have a way of unraveling the best of intentions.
Curses, Diamonds, & Toads is a retelling of the classic fairy tale “Diamonds and Toads,” and like the other titles in the Enchantment Retold series it features cozy fantasy, sweet romance, and an HEA without explicit content. Cottagecore meets sweet romantasy, Curses, Diamonds, & Toads is a standalone novella and great place to start reading if you’re curious about Amy’s fairy tales.
Read it Now
Where to Buy
Extras
Inspiration for Curses, Diamonds, & Toads
Discussion Questions Coming Soon
Press
BOOK TALK WITH MATTIE EDDY PODCAST. “Finding Comfort in Fairy Tales”
2024 ONCE UPON A PEN AWARDS SEMIFINALIST: Best Short Story
2024 ONCE UPON A PEN AWARDS NOMINEE: Best Retelling of An Obscure Tale. Best Short Story. Best Romantic Couple
AUTHOR TALKS WTH KELLY JARVIS, THE FAIRY TALE MAGAZINE. “Kelly Jarvis and Amy Trent discuss Amy’s most recent novella, Curses, Diamonds, & Toads.”
THE FAIRY TALE MAGAZINE: “Amy Trent’s reworking of a lesser-known fairy tale will delight those who enjoy stories about the love people carry for their families, their partners, and themselves.”
BYU-Idaho Radio. “Author of ‘Enchantment Retold’ series shares her writing process and source of inspiration.”