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inkdrinkers's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
5.0
"I'd offered her the world, but I'd waited too long to do it."
Picking up immediately after the events of Shadow Princess, Cursed Fates throws the Vega Twins into the startling reality that life has become much more than academy bullies, and real darkness creeps in as their fatal enemy.
I finished Shadow Princess on January 10, 2023. I just finished Cursed Fates on September 8, 2023. It took me seven months to mentally, emotionally, and physically prepare to tackle this book. I had countless friends warn me that it was rough, that it was like putting your soul through a blender and hitting the highest setting. I tried my best to prep and I still came away gasping, upset, and blindsighted.
I don't do spoilers in reviews. But what I will say is this is easily one of the best written of the series so far. There are SO MANY moments that, in reflection, hint at so much of the plot. It's very well done and I'm both extremely upset and also thrilled that I enjoyed the pain this much. I was a wreck for 80% of the book, peppered in with some laughter because there were some truly amazing scenes that I will never forget. Can I rectify that with the sheer amount of pain I'm feeling right now? I don't know. I just know that I spent a good portion of my highlights just screaming obscenities and knowing I signed up to me emotionally tortured.
There's something about these characters that have just utterly wrapped themselves around my soul. I genuinely love every single one of them, I want to fiercely protect them all. And I know I'm in for some absolute hell and trauma with the next few books. But I can't help but be ready for it, because I want them to get their happy ending SO BAD.
I really, really love these books. I love this world and I love how insane of a ride it is. I'm back in my Zodiac Academy era, everyone better watch out.
Content warnings: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse
Picking up immediately after the events of Shadow Princess, Cursed Fates throws the Vega Twins into the startling reality that life has become much more than academy bullies, and real darkness creeps in as their fatal enemy.
I finished Shadow Princess on January 10, 2023. I just finished Cursed Fates on September 8, 2023. It took me seven months to mentally, emotionally, and physically prepare to tackle this book. I had countless friends warn me that it was rough, that it was like putting your soul through a blender and hitting the highest setting. I tried my best to prep and I still came away gasping, upset, and blindsighted.
I don't do spoilers in reviews. But what I will say is this is easily one of the best written of the series so far. There are SO MANY moments that, in reflection, hint at so much of the plot. It's very well done and I'm both extremely upset and also thrilled that I enjoyed the pain this much. I was a wreck for 80% of the book, peppered in with some laughter because there were some truly amazing scenes that I will never forget. Can I rectify that with the sheer amount of pain I'm feeling right now? I don't know. I just know that I spent a good portion of my highlights just screaming obscenities and knowing I signed up to me emotionally tortured.
There's something about these characters that have just utterly wrapped themselves around my soul. I genuinely love every single one of them, I want to fiercely protect them all. And I know I'm in for some absolute hell and trauma with the next few books. But I can't help but be ready for it, because I want them to get their happy ending SO BAD.
I really, really love these books. I love this world and I love how insane of a ride it is. I'm back in my Zodiac Academy era, everyone better watch out.
Content warnings: Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Bullying
unicornofthesea's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Confinement, Violence, Blood, Sexual content, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Torture, Physical abuse, and Kidnapping
_alyssar_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, Torture, Death of parent, Blood, Physical abuse, Self harm, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Car accident, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Infidelity
booknerderika's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
dkgreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.75
Holy. F*cking. Sh*t.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Bullying, Torture, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Physical abuse
ashleyj_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
5.0
My heart is WRECKED. I am completely heartbroken.
I was hooked with book 3 and I can't get enough! I just wish I could read faster (but also not because I love being able to soak it up slowly!).
There are so many amazing things about the writing and the story. The writing style, subplots, and plot twists blow me away more and more with each book.
Can we make sure everyone is okay in book 6 though? I might lose my mind.
I was hooked with book 3 and I can't get enough! I just wish I could read faster (but also not because I love being able to soak it up slowly!).
There are so many amazing things about the writing and the story. The writing style, subplots, and plot twists blow me away more and more with each book.
Can we make sure everyone is okay in book 6 though? I might lose my mind.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
briochebun's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
4 out of 5 ☆’s.
”I’d been born to rule. And I was going to claim my place in blood.”
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I’m going to keep this one short and sweet because I just finished ”Cursed Fates” and am not okay at all…
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I LOVED getting to see the Darcy + Tory bond a bit with the Heirs in this novel — it was a refreshing change in dynamic.
I also enjoyed seeing Xavier + Darius bond with their mother more in this novel as well!
The rest of the novel was painful though…I having nothing else to say about that (I am currently trying to wipe everything bad that happened from my memory).
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P.S. BlueLance better reunite in the next book. ♡
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Physical abuse, Child abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Gun violence, and Bullying
hbae's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Sexual content
jackeline_cruz_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Sexual content
maddysbooks_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
this was my favorite book of the series so far. the writing has just kept getting better and better, with the exception of a few cringy parts lol.
i still loved this book. there was so much angst throughout and it was the first time in this series where i was actually heartbroken for the characters and i think i’m finally getting to the point where i’m starting to love them.
the ending was also in insane. as always
i still loved this book. there was so much angst throughout and it was the first time in this series where i was actually heartbroken for the characters and i think i’m finally getting to the point where i’m starting to love them.
the ending was also in insane. as always
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, and Bullying