A review by randeh
The Curse of Ophelia by Nicole Platania

adventurous slow-paced

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

3.5

As the first book in the series I expected a lot of world building in the beginning and that's what it is. If you're hoping for that instant gratification then this may not be the book for you. If you go in knowing that though, I think this is going to be a next level series. 

The first book was good. I enjoyed the world that Nicole had developed and I liked all the characters. I loved that there was a really great friend group and I'm sure we'll be able to explore their relationships and personalities more in future books. 

The villain I guessed almost right away and I had assumed most of the plot. That didn't make me like it any less though because the characters were new, the plot was new, the magic system was new (and still not fully developed by the end of this book), the world is still being explained and I like that I have a new world to love and get to know! The enemy was in it for all the right reasons too. 

I am 100000% team Tolek and am rooting for him and Ophelia forever. When Tolek talked about always coming in second my heart cried for him.

I'm looking forward to reading book 2 and seeing more of the world and characters develop!