When reputation comes into play

In this book it touches a lot on reputation both past and present. The curse was set because of a twisted tale of prejudice against the travellers that had happened upon the village. Their reputation was used to full advantage and twisted until a web of lies was spun and centuries down the line, prejudice against the one person who can help them could produce dire circumstances if they don't put their issues aside and see the bigger picture. A persons reputation is based on many things and not necessarily down to their own doing. It could be the area they live in, the colour of their skin or even their choice in clothing. In this world we judge people on their appearance and in some cases, condemn them without even taking the time to get to know them. In the book there are various scenarios that show this, including the ever famous mean girls in the lunch hall. We've all judged, or been judged, or even witnessed it at some point in our lives and though this is a work of fiction, I always like to include real issues in my books wherever possible and of course with my own twists to keep it interesting.