“A clean castle is a happy castle. Even if it’s cursed to the rafters.”

That’s the motto of Nessy, the no-nonsense kobold servant who keeps her undead boss’s lair running like clockwork. In Too Many Curses by A. Lee Martinez, evil overlords, haunted hallways, and spellbound frogs are just part of the daily routine.

Until everything goes horribly sideways.

When her master—Sir Margle the Horrendous—is suddenly taken out by one of his own curses, Nessy is left to manage a fortress full of magical mishaps, monster minions, and cranky creatures. And she does it with absolute determination, zero magic, and a lot of snark.

One quote sums it up perfectly: “Nessy believed in elbow grease, clean floors, and not being turned into goo.”

This book is delightfully weird in all the best ways. It flips the fantasy genre on its head—not with epic quests or chosen ones—but with an underdog heroine who would rather organize a broom closet than save the world.

Martinez gives us humor with heart. A strange, lively world. A cast of characters that includes cursed were-beasts, talking skeletons, and an invisible stalker who may or may not be helpful. And through it all, Nessy just wants a little peace, a little order, and a break from all the curses.

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It’s a fantasy novel without the fluff—fast, funny, and full of character. Download it today, and enjoy watching a humble housekeeper quietly save a cursed castle one broom swipe at a time.