Wicked Marigold
31 July 2025Synopsis
An endearing and witty midde grade fantasy that will enchant and amuse princess and anti-princess fans alike.
"A delightful blend of whimsy and wisdom... Wicked Marigold is an insightful fantasy adventure that puts an enchanting twist on the classic tale of princess and witch." Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil
Princess Marigold – who hadn’t yet been born when the remarkable Princess Rosalind was kidnapped – is eleven when the unthinkable happens: her older sister escapes her captivity and comes home. Marigold has always known she’s not as good, sweet or kind as the sister everyone adores, but amid the celebration of Rosalind’s return, Marigold realizes something new: if Princess Rosalind is good, then Princess Marigold must be wicked. And there's no place for wickedness in the kingdom.
When Marigold tries to find a new place for herself in an evil wizard’s fortress, however, the results are disastrous. Before she’s even learned to cackle or scowl properly, she gets tangled up in a magical plot to ruin all the Cacophonous Kingdoms. Is Marigold too wicked to make things right? Or can she find her own way to restore peace?
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31 July 2025
9781529526233Reviews
A richly imagined middle-grade examination of sibling dynamics with plenty of endearing fantasy elements.
Wicked Marigold is a delightful blend of whimsy and wisdom, a fairy-tale caper that delves into the heart of what it means to be good and what it means to be wicked. Caroline Carlson cleverly plays with this dichotomy, illustrating with humor and wit that we are not simply one or the other, but a mix that makes us wonderfully human. The novel isn’t a heavy-handed morality tale, though, but a playful romp that young readers will find fun, cozy, and relatable. Filled with warmth and charm, Wicked Marigold is an insightful fantasy adventure that puts an enchanting twist on the classic tale of princess and witch.
Warm, classic, and utterly hilarious, Wicked Marigold is an absolute delight.
A hilarious, heartwarming, and whimsical adventure reminiscent of Howl’s Moving Castle.
