disturbedtwistedtales's review against another edition
5.0
Omg! What a book! I was hooked from the start and couldn't put it down
rachelleeb's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
taywshelton's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
arianecall's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.25
michellestoll's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Gore
bookworm_15's review against another edition
5.0
WOWWWWWWWWW!!! This book.... I was not expecting it to be this AMAZING!!!! This is a totally unique retelling of Beauty and the Beast. AND JUST WOW!!! Harper is wicked cool, Rhen is totally awesome, BUT GREYYYYYYY!!! HE IS MY FAVORITE AND I LOVE HIM!!!!! The one thing I was slightly disappointed about was THERE WAS NO LIBRARY!!!!!! Other than that, it was amazing!!!
elliot_scribbles's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
0ivy0's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I can't believe it took me so long to read A Curse So Dark and Lonely. The fact that it's a beauty and the beast retelling put me off but I haven't been this excited to read a completed series since The Cruel Prince.
We follow Harper, a determined and commanding 18 y/o with cerebral palsy as she is transported to a cursed castle in the land of Emberfall. She is caught between her growing allegiance to it's people, and world that doesnt push her aside because of her disability, and her worry for her family and want to go home. I like that she is somewhat contradictory - she can be quick and sharp but other times frustratingly slow to understand or plan - that she isn't good at everything and that she grows throughout the book. She starts with a feeling of moral superiority but by the end of the book realises that she was wrong in making these judgments.
It's a fantasy with disability rep, friendship, politics and a strong female lead, a whole bunch of things I love.
Unfortunately I found Grey more compelling than Rhen and generally found Rhen to be frustrating. I also called the plot and plot twist early on but the other aspects of the book more than made up for it.
Even If it isn't the best book out there, the vibes really sealed it for me.
I borrowed this from the library but I will be buying the trilogy.
We follow Harper, a determined and commanding 18 y/o with cerebral palsy as she is transported to a cursed castle in the land of Emberfall. She is caught between her growing allegiance to it's people, and world that doesnt push her aside because of her disability, and her worry for her family and want to go home. I like that she is somewhat contradictory - she can be quick and sharp but other times frustratingly slow to understand or plan - that she isn't good at everything and that she grows throughout the book. She starts with a feeling of moral superiority but by the end of the book realises that she was wrong in making these judgments.
It's a fantasy with disability rep, friendship, politics and a strong female lead, a whole bunch of things I love.
Unfortunately I found Grey more compelling than Rhen and generally found Rhen to be frustrating. I also called the plot and plot twist early on but the other aspects of the book more than made up for it.
Even If it isn't the best book out there, the vibes really sealed it for me.
I borrowed this from the library but I will be buying the trilogy.
the_writer55's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this book! I'm sad that I only took it out in the school library but when I did read it, I loved it! I really liked the worldbuilding and I LOVED Grey so much!
I also liked the part where Rhen tries to sacrifice himself and in turn, becomes the monster. I found the characters to be very well-written too (I hate Lilith with a passion, but that just makes her well-written for me) and I just loved the backstories and the motives behind the characters' actions!
I will definitely reread this book after I finish the entire Cursebreakers trilogy, though it may have to wait until I read the Scythe trilogy!
Overall, I gave this book a 5 stars, and I stand by it.
I also liked the part where Rhen tries to sacrifice himself and in turn, becomes the monster. I found the characters to be very well-written too (I hate Lilith with a passion, but that just makes her well-written for me) and I just loved the backstories and the motives behind the characters' actions!
I will definitely reread this book after I finish the entire Cursebreakers trilogy, though it may have to wait until I read the Scythe trilogy!
Overall, I gave this book a 5 stars, and I stand by it.
mcemma7's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
3.75