Impossible, by Nancy Werlin (Dial, 2008)

When she turns seventeen, Lucy Scarborough becomes the latest woman in her family to fall victim to a centuries-old curse laid down upon them by an Elfin Knight. Now she has less than nine months – until her own daughter is born – to perform three impossible tasks, or else she’ll go mad, just like her mother and grandmother before her. Can Lucy succeed where previous generations have failed, even with the help of her friends and family? Inspired by the ballad Scarborough Fair, Impossible is an intriguing blend of romance and fantasy that doesn’t hesitate to touch upon serious issues such as rape and teen pregnancy.  While it’s an excellent, compelling story, it has a few pacing problems, and the subject matter may not be appropriate for all.


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