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A Vow So Bold and Deadly
by Brigid Kemmerer
tense
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:
No
A Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer
⭐️ Rating: 4/5
🔥 Spice: 1/5 – Minimal and implied when referenced.
Brigid Kemmerer brings the Cursebreaker series to a close with A Vow So Bold and Deadly, delivering an emotional but somewhat anticlimactic conclusion to the tensions between Emberfall and Syhl Shallow. While the story remains engaging, the final showdown didn’t quite deliver the high-stakes battle I was expecting.
With Emberfall divided, Grey has given Rhen 60 days before launching an attack—an ultimatum that seems strange given the stakes but makes sense on an emotional level given their newfound sibling bond. Meanwhile, Rhen spends much of this book trying to figure out how to defeat someone with magic, while Lia Mara struggles to rule Syhl Shallow and prove herself a capable queen. As tensions rise, an unexpected return from the past disrupts everything—Lilith, the sorceress who cursed Rhen in the first book, reemerges to manipulate him once more, shifting the final battle in an entirely different direction.
What I Loved:
- Character Development – Despite my disappointment in the final battle, I appreciated the emotional growth of the characters, especially Grey and Rhen learning to navigate their relationship as brothers.
- Happily Ever After – I was genuinely relieved that neither brother died, and all the major characters got a satisfying conclusion. Given how much I’ve grown attached to them, I’m glad the series ended on a positive note.
- Political Intrigue & Leadership Struggles – I liked seeing Lia Mara’s challenges as queen, proving that ruling is far more complicated than expected.
What Didn’t Work for Me:
- Anticlimactic Ending – The final showdown between Rhen and Grey, which had been building for so long, was essentially dismantled by Lilith’s reappearance. Instead of the emotional battle I was expecting, the story pivoted, making the resolution feel rushed and underwhelming.
- Pacing & Tension – With 60 days before an attack, there was a lot of waiting, planning, and internal conflict, which slowed down the momentum I had hoped for in a finale.
Final Thoughts: A Vow So Bold and Deadly provides a satisfying conclusion for fans invested in these characters, even if the final conflict felt a bit flat. While I would have loved a more intense climax, I still enjoyed the story and appreciated that it wrapped up on a hopeful note. It’s an enjoyable read, but nothing phenomenal.
⭐️ Rating: 4/5
🔥 Spice: 1/5 – Minimal and implied when referenced.
Brigid Kemmerer brings the Cursebreaker series to a close with A Vow So Bold and Deadly, delivering an emotional but somewhat anticlimactic conclusion to the tensions between Emberfall and Syhl Shallow. While the story remains engaging, the final showdown didn’t quite deliver the high-stakes battle I was expecting.
What I Loved:
- Happily Ever After – I was genuinely relieved that neither brother died, and all the major characters got a satisfying conclusion. Given how much I’ve grown attached to them, I’m glad the series ended on a positive note.
- Political Intrigue & Leadership Struggles – I liked seeing Lia Mara’s challenges as queen, proving that ruling is far more complicated than expected.
What Didn’t Work for Me:
- Pacing & Tension – With 60 days before an attack, there was a lot of waiting, planning, and internal conflict, which slowed down the momentum I had hoped for in a finale.
Final Thoughts: A Vow So Bold and Deadly provides a satisfying conclusion for fans invested in these characters, even if the final conflict felt a bit flat. While I would have loved a more intense climax, I still enjoyed the story and appreciated that it wrapped up on a hopeful note. It’s an enjoyable read, but nothing phenomenal.