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Of Curses and Contempt
by H.L. Hamilton
Where to begin?! This book had me hooked from the first page, diving straight into the story and getting things going. Unlike some books which may start strong but then lose momentum part way through, Of Curses and Contempt retains a good pace throughout, finding that balance between giving enough time for development and keeping the reader engaged. Lulls in the action are well placed and timed, giving just enough of a reprieve before things pick up again.
Amidst all the action, H L Hamilton does a fantastic job of world building, sprinkling in beautiful descriptions and elements of lore which contribute to establishing the world of Meridian. Likewise the characters are well-written and well-rounded, especially the two main characters.
Lark is a great protagonist, fierce, capable, and definitely one to add to the list of badass female leads. Not only do we as readers get to see how the events of the story affect and change her, but we are treated to information about her past which helps bring in a new layer of understanding, relatability, and adds even more depth to the character.
As for Locke, this tall handsome stranger immediately gets your attention with his cool yet snarky personality, and right from the start his actions give you reason to believe that there's more to him than meets the eye. As the story progresses, the mystery around him starts to unfold, revealing a character I think will definitely be popping up on a lot of book boyfriend lists!
Combined with the fantasy, magic, mystery, romance, some clever twists and turns and just the right amount of spice, I loved reading this from start to finish and am so excited to see what happens next.
Amidst all the action, H L Hamilton does a fantastic job of world building, sprinkling in beautiful descriptions and elements of lore which contribute to establishing the world of Meridian. Likewise the characters are well-written and well-rounded, especially the two main characters.
Lark is a great protagonist, fierce, capable, and definitely one to add to the list of badass female leads. Not only do we as readers get to see how the events of the story affect and change her, but we are treated to information about her past which helps bring in a new layer of understanding, relatability, and adds even more depth to the character.
As for Locke, this tall handsome stranger immediately gets your attention with his cool yet snarky personality, and right from the start his actions give you reason to believe that there's more to him than meets the eye. As the story progresses, the mystery around him starts to unfold, revealing a character I think will definitely be popping up on a lot of book boyfriend lists!
Combined with the fantasy, magic, mystery, romance, some clever twists and turns and just the right amount of spice, I loved reading this from start to finish and am so excited to see what happens next.