A review by journeythroughthechapters
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
dark
emotional
funny
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? No
5.0
Thoughts
I honestly really enjoyed this. I knew I would because beauty and the beast is one of my favourite Disney movies but still.
I loved the dual perspective, I think it added an dimension to the story that helped to explore all the main characters.
I loved Harper she is officially one of my favourite badass female characters. She has such strength and tenacity that I am in awe of. She has cerebral palsy and this does not hinder her in anyway whatsoever and no one treats her differently for it which I loved.
The only complaint I have is what was with that ending. You can't just leave it there. I need more. Hahaha. But seriously no work is flawless and no book is perfect but this was perfect to me. It had me laughing. It had me awwwwing. It had me gasping. Generally if a book can get a verbal reaction out of me it's a 5 star.
Be warned though, it was quite dark which I wasn't expecting. But I read fantasy so it was fine for me. But if you're new to fantasy shit gets real. Let's just say that.
Representation
Cerebral Palsy (Main Character), Gay (Side Character), POC (Side Character), Physical Disability (Side Character)
Content Warning
Blood, Suicidal Thoughts, Violence, War, Decapitation, Animal Death (mention), Death of a loved one
I honestly really enjoyed this. I knew I would because beauty and the beast is one of my favourite Disney movies but still.
I loved the dual perspective, I think it added an dimension to the story that helped to explore all the main characters.
I loved Harper she is officially one of my favourite badass female characters. She has such strength and tenacity that I am in awe of. She has cerebral palsy and this does not hinder her in anyway whatsoever and no one treats her differently for it which I loved.
The only complaint I have is what was with that ending. You can't just leave it there. I need more. Hahaha. But seriously no work is flawless and no book is perfect but this was perfect to me. It had me laughing. It had me awwwwing. It had me gasping. Generally if a book can get a verbal reaction out of me it's a 5 star.
Be warned though, it was quite dark which I wasn't expecting. But I read fantasy so it was fine for me. But if you're new to fantasy shit gets real. Let's just say that.
Representation
Cerebral Palsy (Main Character), Gay (Side Character), POC (Side Character), Physical Disability (Side Character)
Content Warning
Blood, Suicidal Thoughts, Violence, War, Decapitation, Animal Death (mention), Death of a loved one
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Blood, and War
Minor: Animal death