Reviews

A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer

junebugsion3's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

mlglenn's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense

5.0

This was a really engaging and unique retelling of Beauty and the Beast! The characters were all well-developed and the world building was great without being info dump-y. The modern cross into fantasy also felt seamless and not a forced or campy plot device, which it sometimes can when merging modern and fantasy. I’m glad I finally got around to reading this and am excited to read more in this series!

POV: multi first person

You can expect: retelling, magic, curse, friends to lovers, forced proximity, touch him/her and die, he falls first. 

Rep: queer side character, FMC with cerebral palsy, grief, cancer

CW: death of a parent, cancer, violence

krish_7's review against another edition

3.0

3.75

A bit predictable but the ending was fast paced.

ireanirean's review against another edition

adventurous challenging mysterious sad 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? Yes

4.25

bibliobrandie's review against another edition

4.0

I didn't know I needed a retelling of Beauty and the Beast in my life right now, but apparently I did! I really enjoyed this story and the characters and will definitely read the next in the series.

bookishslut's review against another edition

3.0

Could have been worse but could also have been better

hebberelle's review against another edition

4.0

VERY neat. I really enjoyed the new take on an old story.

queen_melliott's review

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

melinda_and_her_books's review against another edition

5.0

I have not read a book by Brigid Kemmerer I have not liked. I am a huge beauty and the beast can so I was in love with this story. I can't wait for the next book!

bookfortbuilder's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Torture, Ableism, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Violence, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuse, Death, Blood, War, Physical abuse, Slavery, Cancer, and Injury/Injury detail