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WEBTOON Launches Novelization Line with Cursed Princess Club, The Kiss Bet

WEBTOON has announced a new publishing initiative through Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group: print novel adaptations of WEBTOON series.

The program will debut with Cursed Princess Club: A Most Unusual Princess and The Kiss Bet: A Novel. New York Times-bestselling author Michelle Knudsen is adapting LambCat's original Cursed Princess Club: A Most Unusual Princess webtoon, and young adult author Farrah Penn is adapting Ingrid Ochoa's romantic comedy The Kiss Bet.

Knudsen expressed her excitement about reimagining LambCat's story for prose readers:

“LambCat's Cursed Princess Club is a pure delight. I'm so excited to introduce Gwen, Frederick, and all the other great characters to a whole new audience!”

“Ingrid has created a delightful world filled with relatable, entertaining, and inspiring characters that feel like friends, so it was exciting to write one of the first books.”

The initiative underscores Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group's push to expand beyond graphic novels and webcomics, bringing fan-favorite series into new formats for both longtime fans and new readers.

Cursed Princess Club: A Most Unusual Princess:

• On Sale: November 25, 2025
• Written by: Michelle Knudsen
• Based on: LambCat's original webcomic/graphic novel
• About the story: A middle grade fantasy about Princess Gwendolyn, who finds confidence and belonging after meeting the sisterhood of the Cursed Princesses.
• WEBTOON popularity: Over 290 million reads worldwide; praised for its inclusive, empowering themes.

The Kiss Bet: A Novel:

• On Sale: February 3, 2026
• Written by: Farrah Penn
• Based on: Ingrid Ochoa's original webcomic/graphic novel
• About the story: A teen rom-com following Sara Lin as she navigates friendship, first love, and the bet that kickstarts her coming-of-age journey.
• WEBTOON popularity: Over 182 million reads, nearly 2 million subscribers, and a 9.69 rating.

Source: Press release