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kammi's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.0
gypsydawn's review against another edition
3.0
Ok
First up, if you like love triangles, then this is for you. I don’t, I hate them - and this one has one, at least in book 1. Mayhap things are resolved better later, but it annoyed me. That said, some people love the angst and twist they deliver, and justifiable so. This one, a first person, multiple POV PNR, features a vampire price and his older, adopted werewolf brother falling for the same human... a human who has no choice but to play a game she was thrust into. It’s a bit fun, very hectic, and a touch too fast emotionally speaking.
First up, if you like love triangles, then this is for you. I don’t, I hate them - and this one has one, at least in book 1. Mayhap things are resolved better later, but it annoyed me. That said, some people love the angst and twist they deliver, and justifiable so. This one, a first person, multiple POV PNR, features a vampire price and his older, adopted werewolf brother falling for the same human... a human who has no choice but to play a game she was thrust into. It’s a bit fun, very hectic, and a touch too fast emotionally speaking.
littlefoot10's review against another edition
4.0
I am actually giving this novel a 3.5 stars out of 5. I really enjoyed this novel, it was fast paced and the characters and world were intriguing.
I am glad to learn there is a prequel novella, because I feel like a lot of information is just provided in this novel. Like how the 4 were born, about Julian.. so many things could be explored before this novel even began.
My one hiccup with this novel is because it is so fast paced Danielle finds herself falling for the Prince almost immediately. But after hating vampires for the last 10-years it just seems a bit sudden even if the plot of the novel is moving forward so quickly.
My favourite character is Julian... he honestly reminds me so much of Damon from the Vampire Diaries it is crazy.
How this novel ended to was quite different than what I was imagining would happen, so it was very nice to see the story take some turns that were not on my radar.
I will definitely be continuing on with this series because I need to see more Julian, and what ever happened with Bianca possibly bringing back Victoria. Oh the drama !
I am glad to learn there is a prequel novella, because I feel like a lot of information is just provided in this novel. Like how the 4 were born, about Julian.. so many things could be explored before this novel even began.
My one hiccup with this novel is because it is so fast paced Danielle finds herself falling for the Prince almost immediately. But after hating vampires for the last 10-years it just seems a bit sudden even if the plot of the novel is moving forward so quickly.
My favourite character is Julian... he honestly reminds me so much of Damon from the Vampire Diaries it is crazy.
How this novel ended to was quite different than what I was imagining would happen, so it was very nice to see the story take some turns that were not on my radar.
I will definitely be continuing on with this series because I need to see more Julian, and what ever happened with Bianca possibly bringing back Victoria. Oh the drama !
boyerm2010's review against another edition
5.0
I expected this book to be more like the Selection. A bunch of catty girls fighting for the Princes attention. But it was not that at all. Danielle and Grace form a fast friendship, bonding over the fact that neither of them wants to be the new Princess or become a vampire. And as much as Danielle doesn’t want to become a vampire or marry one she finds herself attracted to both Aiden and his Werewolf brother Julian. Curses and Crowns is a fast paced book that leaves you on the edge of your seat, and wishing for just a few hundred more pages. I’m dying to know what happens next. I can’t wait to read the next book!
bibliojojo's review against another edition
3.0
This book started off strong for me with a plot that really pulled me in. Danielle has been taken from her home at an early age to become a blood slave for vampires in a kingdom that is protected with witch spells. HELLO?! You had me at blood slave! She was miserable and sick and tired of almost dying when vampires fed on her a little too long so she was stashing the money she was making and planning an escape. However Danielle's escape plan is never executed because she becomes one of the chosen to vie for Prince Aiden's heart therefore becoming his Queen, or dying in the process. A plot devised by Aiden's scheming brother Julian.
At this point, the story line becomes all too familiar to me. With an evil brother Julian, can we say Damon Salvatore or perhaps even Klaus, as he is a werewolf, and a brother with "vampire morals" who only drinks artificial blood. Sounds like Stefan Salvatore to me, and a girl who is conflicted about her feelings for both. Just like The Originals the author throws in other siblings in the mix who aren't quite developed. Tell me more about their dynamic in the family.
The story quickly declines into very little character development as there is a very quick antagonist introduced, Bianca a vampire who has been in love with Aiden and is not interested in him finding a human Queen, followed by an even quicker battle between the characters complete with Bianca's hybrids and witches. Witches? Tell me more...do they just ward the Kingdom, can they control the werewolves?
In addition the love triangle was instant, but I would have preferred the characters to be built up more before falling for each other. It's hard to be team anybody when you don't have a connection to the characters.
I think there are some great ideas here, again blood slaves and arranged vampire marriages, two things we have never seen before in this genre of vampires and werewolves. And the Kingdom of Crescent Cape....there is so much potential for background history here that is not included. I hope the author is able to slow down, fill in the details and provide better character development in the remaining series as it has the bones to be spectacular.
*** I was given an arc copy in exchange for an honest review***
At this point, the story line becomes all too familiar to me. With an evil brother Julian, can we say Damon Salvatore or perhaps even Klaus, as he is a werewolf, and a brother with "vampire morals" who only drinks artificial blood. Sounds like Stefan Salvatore to me, and a girl who is conflicted about her feelings for both. Just like The Originals the author throws in other siblings in the mix who aren't quite developed. Tell me more about their dynamic in the family.
The story quickly declines into very little character development as there is a very quick antagonist introduced, Bianca a vampire who has been in love with Aiden and is not interested in him finding a human Queen, followed by an even quicker battle between the characters complete with Bianca's hybrids and witches. Witches? Tell me more...do they just ward the Kingdom, can they control the werewolves?
In addition the love triangle was instant, but I would have preferred the characters to be built up more before falling for each other. It's hard to be team anybody when you don't have a connection to the characters.
I think there are some great ideas here, again blood slaves and arranged vampire marriages, two things we have never seen before in this genre of vampires and werewolves. And the Kingdom of Crescent Cape....there is so much potential for background history here that is not included. I hope the author is able to slow down, fill in the details and provide better character development in the remaining series as it has the bones to be spectacular.
*** I was given an arc copy in exchange for an honest review***
suleika's review
3.0
I enjoyed reading this story and I believe that many will really like it. I had a few issues with the story like how we got to a love triangle right away when the romance really lacked. The characters didn’t really know each other and yet they fall in love instantly and a love triangle? That kind of bothered me a bit. I needed to know more about the characters (all of them).
It is a very fast read tho and maybe that’s why the story felt a little rushed and we didn’t get to know a lot about the characters.
I did take a star away because of the ending, not my favorite (sorry).
It is a very fast read tho and maybe that’s why the story felt a little rushed and we didn’t get to know a lot about the characters.
I did take a star away because of the ending, not my favorite (sorry).
kitherondale5cb9f's review
2.0
2.5/5 Stars
"Danielle was a distraction. A beautiful distraction. And I feared she might ruin everything."
In a kingdom ruled by vampires, humans are abused and forced into blood slaves. Danielle Parker is one of the unfortunates who was kidnapped and wiped off her memories. Danielle has had enough and decides to escape but her plans are thwarted when she’s selected to compete for the prince’s heart. The winner will be turned into a vampire and taken as his bride. And the losers’ blood will be fed to the princess-to-be to complete her transition. As much as she is disgusted by the idea, she cannot deny her attraction to Prince Aiden or his troubled brother, Julian.
⤷ I really dislike 'The Selection' books and hate love triangles, especially when its brothers fighting for the same girl. Yet, I was so intrigued by the blurb that I felt I had to read this book!
⤷ This book had such amazing twist and turns but was disappointing when it came to delivering them. There was so much potential wasted! The book was too fast-paced and did not take time at all building relationships with the characters or the plot!
⤷ I was not a fan of the world-building. When it comes to fantasy books it's important to take time introducing the world otherwise the reader is left confused. I read the prequel, 'Blood Heirs', beforehand which assisted with understanding the world better!
⤷ What really confused me the most was the fact Danielle has hated vampires for the last decade after how much they have caused her pain yet it was so easy for her to fall for one? It was too sudden and had not developed at all!
⤷ Definitely, prefer Julian over Aiden as they growth between him and Danielle was better as it did not feel forced!
⤷ I feel like if I read this book when I was younger I would have enjoyed it more!
"I know you have no reason to believe me, but I will protect you, Danielle. You have my word"
I would consider this book alright. I did enjoy it enough to want to continue to the next book! I would recommend this book to younger readers just based on my experience when reading during early high school these were the types of books I had loved!
Thank you, L. Danvers, for providing a copy of this book for an honest review! :)
"Danielle was a distraction. A beautiful distraction. And I feared she might ruin everything."
In a kingdom ruled by vampires, humans are abused and forced into blood slaves. Danielle Parker is one of the unfortunates who was kidnapped and wiped off her memories. Danielle has had enough and decides to escape but her plans are thwarted when she’s selected to compete for the prince’s heart. The winner will be turned into a vampire and taken as his bride. And the losers’ blood will be fed to the princess-to-be to complete her transition. As much as she is disgusted by the idea, she cannot deny her attraction to Prince Aiden or his troubled brother, Julian.
⤷ I really dislike 'The Selection' books and hate love triangles, especially when its brothers fighting for the same girl. Yet, I was so intrigued by the blurb that I felt I had to read this book!
⤷ This book had such amazing twist and turns but was disappointing when it came to delivering them. There was so much potential wasted! The book was too fast-paced and did not take time at all building relationships with the characters or the plot!
⤷ I was not a fan of the world-building. When it comes to fantasy books it's important to take time introducing the world otherwise the reader is left confused. I read the prequel, 'Blood Heirs', beforehand which assisted with understanding the world better!
⤷ What really confused me the most was the fact Danielle has hated vampires for the last decade after how much they have caused her pain yet it was so easy for her to fall for one? It was too sudden and had not developed at all!
⤷ Definitely, prefer Julian over Aiden as they growth between him and Danielle was better as it did not feel forced!
⤷ I feel like if I read this book when I was younger I would have enjoyed it more!
"I know you have no reason to believe me, but I will protect you, Danielle. You have my word"
I would consider this book alright. I did enjoy it enough to want to continue to the next book! I would recommend this book to younger readers just based on my experience when reading during early high school these were the types of books I had loved!
Thank you, L. Danvers, for providing a copy of this book for an honest review! :)
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