Cursed: A Wish is a Terrible Thing by Marie O'Regan

Cursed: A Wish is a Terrible Thing

Cursed Anthology #1

Marie O'Regan with Angela Slatter, Alison Littlewood, James Brodgen, Tim Lebbon, Christina Henry, Charlie Jane Anders, M.R. Carey, Karen Joy Fowler, Jane Yolen, Adam Stemple, Catriona Ward, Jen Williams, Maura McHugh, Christopher Golden, Michael Marshall Smith, Lilith Saintcrow, Christopher Fowler, Margo Lanagan, Paul Kane, Neil Gaiman

400 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy horror short stories adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Description

It's a prick of blood, the bite of an apple, the evil eye, a wedding ring or a pair of red shoes. Curses come in all shapes and sizes, and they can happen to anyone, not just those of us with unpopular step-parents... Here you'll find unique twist...

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Community Reviews Summary of 517 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 77%
adventurous 40%
tense 28%
emotional 20%
sad 17%
funny 15%
reflective 10%
challenging 9%
lighthearted 6%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 29%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | N/A: 26% | Plot: 17% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

N/A: 36% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 27% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 28% | No: 21% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | N/A: 17% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 32% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 28% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.44

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