A review by readingwithtemperance
The Diablo's Curse by Gabe Cole Novoa

adventurous emotional funny 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

5.0

What a fun sequel! Breaking a curse, a dangerous island (hello Lost is calling lmao), and a treasure hunt!

I loved getting more backstory on Dami.
Their mother never being able to carry a baby to full term only for El Diablo to snatch Dami away once she could; especially when she WANTED them was so horrible and cruel.
I can't imagine growing up the way they did. How terrifying and lonely it must have been. 

Silas was such a wonderful character! I really loved him and his banter with Dami. His love/desire to protect his little sister was also so sweet.
I HATED how much/how brutally he dies THE TRAUMA. I hope this poor boy dies PEACEFULLY in his sleep at like 110 years old after the absolute best life ever JEEZ.


Marisol was also so incredibly sweet and I love the friendship that blossomed between the three of them.
The whole "Dami is loved"! scene had me choking up. And I hope only the best comes from her reunion with her brother!
Also ngl I kind of want a book about her journey, just saying.

Now onto the bane of my existence EVE.
I knew she was evil but ugh this curse lady was HORRIBLE. I figured she was a witch or a demon or something, but a CURSE!? Wild concept, I didnt expect it. Nice one Gabe!


The ending was so sweet!
It made me so happy that Dami got the best of both worlds and got yo keep their transforming abilities (and a great new job!). Juno really is a real one.


Unpopular opinion, but I think I liked this one even better than The Wicked Bargain! It was just so much fun, especially with the never ending clues/trials.

Gabe Cole Novoa is quickly becoming a favorite author of mine. This is my 3rd book I've read from them and I've yet to be disappointed! 

I buddy read this with my bestie @bookish.millennial and yes Brittany I loved your annotations! This was definitely such a good book for a buddy read. 

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