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A review by bibliomania143
A Curse of Breath and Blood by K.W. Foster
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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? Yes
5.0
"A Court of Thorns and Roses" meets "Six of Crows"—but with its own fierce heart and haunting magic.
“A queen turned mercenary. A long-lost love. An ancient evil reborn.”
Okay but… WOW.
This book swept me off my feet and threw me into a whirlwind of emotions I wasn’t ready for.
Meet Aelia—the Mind Breaker, the Traitorous Queen, the Queen of the Dead, the King Killer 👑⚔️. Honestly, can a girl catch a break? Her journey is as brutal as it is beautiful, and I couldn’t stop turning the pages.
Then there’s Caiden Stormweaver—ever the gentleman, still holding love for Aelia despite the stormy past between them. The chemistry? Undeniable.
That one bargain—to erase all memories of their relationship once their mission is complete? Yeah… I wish they didn’t have to make it, but it added so much depth and heartbreak. ❤️🔥
And just when you think your heart has chosen a side—enter Tharan Greenblade.
That auburn-haired softie with a heart of gold had me absolutely melting 🥺. The way he treats Aelia—with kindness, understanding, and no judgment—made me fall hard. I adored every single moment he was on the page.
Also, can we talk about the side characters? Amolie, Roderick, and Lucius ✨—they added such richness to the story.
But Gideon (her ex-husband), Erissa, and Baylis? Oh, the rage they made me feel. How can people be this cruel? 🤬
This book was a wild, emotional rollercoaster—
From heartbreak 💔 and fury, to healing, hope, and fierce love ❤️. The world-building? Stunning. The action? Intense. The growth, especially Aelia’s, was everything. And that ending? I need the next book yesterday.
If you’re into thrilling fantasy romance with morally grey characters, slow-burn tension, found family feels, and save-the-world stakes 🌍✨, please add this to your TBR immediately.
You won’t regret it.
“A queen turned mercenary. A long-lost love. An ancient evil reborn.”
Okay but… WOW.
This book swept me off my feet and threw me into a whirlwind of emotions I wasn’t ready for.
Meet Aelia—the Mind Breaker, the Traitorous Queen, the Queen of the Dead, the King Killer 👑⚔️. Honestly, can a girl catch a break? Her journey is as brutal as it is beautiful, and I couldn’t stop turning the pages.
Then there’s Caiden Stormweaver—ever the gentleman, still holding love for Aelia despite the stormy past between them. The chemistry? Undeniable.
That one bargain—to erase all memories of their relationship once their mission is complete? Yeah… I wish they didn’t have to make it, but it added so much depth and heartbreak. ❤️🔥
And just when you think your heart has chosen a side—enter Tharan Greenblade.
That auburn-haired softie with a heart of gold had me absolutely melting 🥺. The way he treats Aelia—with kindness, understanding, and no judgment—made me fall hard. I adored every single moment he was on the page.
Also, can we talk about the side characters? Amolie, Roderick, and Lucius ✨—they added such richness to the story.
But Gideon (her ex-husband), Erissa, and Baylis? Oh, the rage they made me feel. How can people be this cruel? 🤬
This book was a wild, emotional rollercoaster—
From heartbreak 💔 and fury, to healing, hope, and fierce love ❤️. The world-building? Stunning. The action? Intense. The growth, especially Aelia’s, was everything. And that ending? I need the next book yesterday.
If you’re into thrilling fantasy romance with morally grey characters, slow-burn tension, found family feels, and save-the-world stakes 🌍✨, please add this to your TBR immediately.
You won’t regret it.