"My Contrary Mary" by Cynthia Hand is a whimsical reimagining of the life of Mary, Queen of Scots. Set in a world filled with magic and intrigue, the story follows Mary, who struggles with her destiny as she navigates court politics, rivalries, and her own identity. Alongside her friends, Mary discovers her unique abilities and makes choices that defy expectations and challenge societal norms. As she confronts the dangers of the throne and the obstacles posed by those in power, Mary learns to embrace her independence and forge her own path in a tumultuous world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Lady Janies Series, Mary, Mary Series .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2021 by HarperCollins .

Brodi Ashton lives in Utah with her husband and two young sons. Cynthia Hand is the New York Times bestselling author of several books for teens, including the Unearthly trilogy and the contemporary novel The Last Time We Say Goodbye. Jodi Meadows is the author of the Incarnate trilogy and the Orphan Queen Duology (HarperCollins/Katherine Tegen). Brodi Ashton is the author of the Everneath trilogy. Cynthia Hand Cynthia Hand grew up in southeast Idaho and now lives in southern California with her husband and son. She teaches creative writing courses at Pepperdine University.