slowsloppycreator 's review for:

Once Charmed, Twice Cursed by Shaylin Gandhi

4.0

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Once Charmed, Twice Cursed. It never occurred to me that being "always lucky" could be a bad thing until I read this book, where once again the selfishness of human beings would become a blessing into a curse. Bria may be marked with the symbol of the fortune goddess, but she is born into a family full of selfish, unbearable people. They don't see her as a person, but as an object to exchange, and she has always let that be, hoping that the day she has to marry, her brother will realise the only person she wants is his best friend, Weston, the only "null marked" (unlucky) in town.

Firstly, I have to admit I wanted to shake Bria nearly the whole book, I was so glad for her character arc, I jumped out of happiness in the last chapters, and Weston... I missed a bigger change in his persona; he needs to improve his self-esteem, but I enjoyed their story. It was a fast and "easy" romance with the right amount of spice.

Secondly, I want to talk about the narrator. Kimberly M. Wetherell did an amazing job in this audiobook. Her acting was incredible, and I loved how she changed her voice and her cadence—chef's kiss. I am not sure I would have liked this book as much reading it instead of listening, she was the perfect Bria.

Finally, I want to thank Tantor Audio, Shaylin Gandhi, and Netgalley for letting me listen to this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.