A review by ettaviereads
Curse of Shadows and Thorns by LJ Andrews

adventurous challenging funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

A princess who doesn’t fit in with the other royals and her assigned dowry negotiator 🥵🥵 This was an amazing read that kept me begging to continue instead of follow up with my adult responsibilities. 

The banter and tension between Elise and Legion was delightful. The hidden promises and pasts from both of them kept me wondering what exactly Legion was hiding, since the whole book was from Elise’s POV. 

Tender moments were shared between Elise and so many of the secondary characters that I grew to adore her as a person and how she treats people that society sees as lesser or undeserving. Legion’s actions and commitment to Elise through playful banter made me fall head over heels for his dark and mysterious past. 

The twists and turns this book has took me on such a rollercoaster that even after world building initially, I feel so connected to the world that Andrew’s crafted and I cannot wait to read the second book of this series
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