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Cursed by Marissa Meyer

70 reviews

miaaa_lenaaa's review against another edition

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

3.0

Well shes still stupid as fuck so at least the world is reliable ig
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purplehulk713's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A good storyteller knows how to nudge the wheel of fate and fortune just a little further to bring their story to the end that deserves to come to. Serilda Moller, the poor miller’s daughter, twice cursed in her life, reviled for her gifts, unwilling bride of the Alder King, took her
mother’s
wheel and spun it anew, inking the ending that craved to be written. The only thing I wish at the end of this tale is that we got to learn what Erlen’s real name is, as well as what Serilda and Gild
(Ermengild Rumpelstiltskin)
named their
daughter
. But according to the epilogue, a good story  leaves us in want, so it is probably fitting. Marissa Meyer crafted a gorgeous finale to a remarkable retelling, weaving German folklore and fairytales, androgynous gods, an underdog heroine, fascinating magic lore and ghostly atmosphere, and themes of fate and motherhood into a glorious tapestry to rival one of Erlen’s (if you know you know).
The fate of Erlkönig and Perchta was perfect—cursed with the same fateful arrows as Gild and Erlen to be bound to Adalheid Castle and to Velos in Verloren for all eternity, by none other than Serilda herself.
Cursed’s magic claimed my heart, especially the conviction of Serilda despite her lamentable fate. Dark ones, Perchta and Erlkönig particularly, you have made a dangerous foe—the girl with the strange eyes . . . not just a mortal or a storyteller, or
the daughter of Wyrdith
, she is a mother, and there is nothing more frightening (screw your ghosts, monsters, and assorted demons) than an angry mother. The miller’s daughter is coming . . . .
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taryn_g's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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piratenami's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

3.5 stars - the middle dragged too long, but picked up toward the end.
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violet_reads's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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kassidyreads's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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grace_p's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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

4.0

It is certainly a very dark book, but well worth the read. 
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betweentheshelves's review against another edition

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

3.5

I still don't think this necessarily needed to be a duology? The first book had felt really drawn out to me, and there were parts of this book that were just super slow. The pacing was uneven, and I think that's partly because it was drawn out into two books. But, looking at Marissa Meyer's other books, it's not really surprising that she's long-winded in this one as well. 

However, this book does have a satisfying ending, and of course, the way Meyer plays with the Rumpelstiltskin myth is different and new and unique. Especially there at the end. Overall, this isn't my favorite from Marissa Meyer, but I do think that fans of her writing will still enjoy this one!
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faerieoftheforest's review against another edition

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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? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I really loved this duology. I took off 0.5 stars just because it was really frustrating at times. Also, because I’m not a fan of the pregnancy trope. This book is surprisingly dark for a young adult book. There is a lot of violence and death so keep that in mind. I wish we got to see more of the Erlking’s “humanity”. He seemed evil but there was something almost gentle under his cruel exterior but it was never fully fleshed out. I’m a little disappointed about that. I almost wish we could get a prequel. Overall I did however really enjoy the twists and turns. It kept me on my toes the entire time. 
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mypatronusisajedi's review against another edition

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

4.5

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