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originalbooknerd's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
✨𝓗𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓮 𝓸𝓯 𝓒𝓾𝓻𝓼𝓮𝓼 – 𝓡𝓸𝔂𝓪𝓵 𝓗𝓸𝓾𝓼𝓮𝓼 𝓢𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓼 #3 - 𝓡𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀✨
Author: K.A. Linde
Couple: Kerrigan Argon & Fordham Ollivier
Tropes: dragons, fantasy romance, PNR, morally grey MMC, rebel FMC, fae/dragon/magic, shadow powers, slow burn, enemy to friends
Review: Things heat up in this book and Kerrigan finally steps into her role as a rebellion leader. K.A. Linde delivers a masterpiece in this book and opens the doors for a new uprising as Kerrigan faces off with the Red Coats in an epic battle that shakes the realm.
Kerrigan embraces her half-fae heritage fully in this book and begins to actually learn all of her powers. I loved seeing her begin to harden herself against all the forces trying to cull her strength and found her tenacity a huge draw in. This book also expands on her bond with Ford and I adored how he stood valiantly by Kerrigan’s side and made sure to always bring her up instead of tear her down. One area I found intriguing in this book was the knowledge of finally learning what Kerrigan’s magic is. The soul magic she has and the trainer she finds to teach her drops; so many hints for what is to come that it left me ion edge as she dives deeper into her magic.
This book also adds a few chapters from other’s POV. I found the added POVs to be crucial to the plot since they allow us to see the unrest and events occurring in the human lands and within the rebellion. Ford’s sister also makes a play in this book and I loved her character arc in this story and her attachment to the King of the Wastes. I am anxious to see how their relationship grows in the final few books.
This book is darker than previous books in this series and has a lot of war time scenes that I found exhilarating. K.A. Linde did a wonderful job with developing the tension between Kerrigan, the humans and the Red Coats. I was surprised with the secrets that unfolded surrounding who was in charge of the Red Coats and could not believe how much he was integrated within Kerrigan’s life. I also felt like the fighting and attacks developed at a natural pace and were built up appropriately.
K.A. Linde explores the mate bond between Kerrigan and Ford in this book as well. It is the first book where Kerrigan truly gives into her growing attraction and feelings to Ford. I enjoyed the added spice in this book and the love they each had. I only wish we could get some of Ford’s POV. The ending to this book shocked me and I could not believe the twist at the end and am looking forward to the next chapter of Kerrigan’s story!
Rating: 9/10, a huge cliffhanger for Kerrigan and Ford!
reading_with_2_book_lovers's review
4.0
This is the 3rd book in this series abd it was very well written.
kricketland's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
TITLE: House of Curses
GENRE: Fantasy Romance
AUTHOR: K. A. Linde
TROPE: Friends-to-Lovers, Slow Burn
TYPE: Series (Royal Houses Book 3)
POV: Dual POV
MY RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 / 5
What to Expect:
👿 Friends-to-Lovers
🤴 Dark Fae Prince
❤️ Slow Burn
🪄 Fae, Dragons & Magic
Kerrigan Has finally passed her dragon training and has become a full member of the society even though everything seems to be falling apart with Fordham's disappearance and her upcoming forced wedding to March. Tensions continue to build with the increasing momentum and threat of the Red Masks.
Kerrigan & Fordham's storyline kept me enraptured as all the plot twists unfolded. I have been enjoying this series, which is somewhat light on the spice while continuing to build up the angst and tension in each book. I can't wait for the next book in the series to be released in Oct after that cliffhanger. I am giving House of Curses a rating of 4.5 / 5 stars.
GENRE: Fantasy Romance
AUTHOR: K. A. Linde
TROPE: Friends-to-Lovers, Slow Burn
TYPE: Series (Royal Houses Book 3)
POV: Dual POV
MY RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 / 5
What to Expect:
👿 Friends-to-Lovers
🤴 Dark Fae Prince
❤️ Slow Burn
🪄 Fae, Dragons & Magic
Kerrigan Has finally passed her dragon training and has become a full member of the society even though everything seems to be falling apart with Fordham's disappearance and her upcoming forced wedding to March. Tensions continue to build with the increasing momentum and threat of the Red Masks.
Kerrigan & Fordham's storyline kept me enraptured as all the plot twists unfolded. I have been enjoying this series, which is somewhat light on the spice while continuing to build up the angst and tension in each book. I can't wait for the next book in the series to be released in Oct after that cliffhanger. I am giving House of Curses a rating of 4.5 / 5 stars.
skyethereader's review
3.0
There was no middle book slump. This was fast paced, filled with lots of action and exciting scenes.
I hated the cliff hanger ending.
This book uses POV of other characters, which was nice but a little distracting.
The ending was brutal, and I started yelling at Kerrigan for her stupidity and foolishness. If she listened to Fordham to retreat, most of the tragedy would have been avoided. I look forward to the next book, but I really hope it’s the conclusion.
I hated the cliff hanger ending.
This book uses POV of other characters, which was nice but a little distracting.
The ending was brutal, and I started yelling at Kerrigan for her stupidity and foolishness. If she listened to Fordham to retreat, most of the tragedy would have been avoided. I look forward to the next book, but I really hope it’s the conclusion.
jessicaahhh's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
one reveal really shook me and gave me shivers, was honestly not expecting it
fryemomma05's review
5.0
Trying to figure out how to put into words how amazing this book was!
That ending has me speechless though! How am I suppose to wait so long for the next book!
I love everything about this world and can’t get enough of it!
That ending has me speechless though! How am I suppose to wait so long for the next book!
I love everything about this world and can’t get enough of it!
reading_with_2_book_lovers's review against another edition
4.0
This is the 3rd book in this series abd it was very well written.
trish_beautifulchaosreviews's review against another edition
5.0
House of Curses picks up right where House of Shadows left off, and we are submerged in this high fantasy world of dragon riders and the divisive culture Kerrigan finds herself. Our hero Ford is off trying to break the curse that has been placed on the firstborn of his line, and Kerrigan has been left to miss him and navigate all the subterfuge and secrets (those that she knows about and those she doesn't). Deal with March, that has decided she has to marry him. Learn to manage her burgeoning powers. Try to take down the Red Masks, and all while she's been nominated for the Council, which she must campaign for. There is much going on, and KA Linde weaves it together, drawing you deeper and deeper into this world. You learn to care for all the characters you should and despise the evil ones. You want to scream at Kerrigan to WATCH OUT! Then almost feel like covering your eyes as Kerrigan has to fight for her life (which is hard to do when reading a book
canadian_chaos_gremlin's review against another edition
5.0
Every fall, I prep myself up for the epic fantasy that Linde delivers to us and once again, I am in awe of this author’s writing. This journey that Kerrigan has been taking us on has been such a wild ride and I am LIVING for it. It is unique and spell binding. Linde has such a stunning way of weaving a story that has so much depth and paints a stunning picture. There is so much that plays out within these pages that it begs to be read. If you want an epic fantasy series, this one's for you! I am dying for more!