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The Curse of Sins
by Kate Dramis
"Perhaps it was the thought of something ruining this— the thought of them finding each other only to not have a life together— that terrified her. So much had threatened it already. So much that they still hadn’t sorted through. But she didn’t care. Not tonight. She wanted him. Perhaps that made her selfish, too."
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Thank you Netgalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca and Dresamscape Media for e-ARC and audiobook copies of this book for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Curse of Saints was one of my favorite books of last year, one that I haven't been able to stop thinking about since, so I was checking nearly daily for this to pop up on Netgalley and managed to snag this during a 'read now' timed giveaway!
Trying as much as I can to avoid spoilers for book 1, The Curse of Sins follows Will and Aya as they return to Tala after their many discoveries and ordeals, Aidon as he struggles to settle into his new role, and a few other chapters from bonus character POVs that add to the story as well. After leaving Aidon, Will and Aya are almost immediately separated as well, leaving us wondering if the three of them separately will be able to handle Queen Gianna, the politics between neighboring kingdoms, the impending war with their overpowered enemy, and the prophecy involving Aya and the gods.
One of my favorite things about this series is how much I care about every single character, no matter how minor. I would read a novella about almost anyone here, and I screamed when something terrible happened to someone WHO DESERVED BETTER!!!!!! I was also pleasantly surprised (although in emotional turmoil) by how the ending wrapped up some untied plots I didn't even remember from the beginning of book 1 even! I also like how the setup of who is left together at the end of book 2 will make for a fascinating start to book 3.
I didn't notice any issues with the logic in the plot, although I still have a lot of questions about the limitations of Aya's powers and want answers to what the origin of her powers means after the ending. I enjoyed that we got POVs in at least three kingdoms this time, and felt the atmosphere and different environments were well-written.
If I had to have a complaint, it was that my intrigue was a little low in the middle where everyone was still separated and mostly going through separate types of training. That's par for the course with a fantasy book, however, and I was purposely trying to go slow with this book to savor it (plus I had to move home and a couple of big life events), so I think I wouldn't have felt this if not for dragging it out myself as well. The narrator for the audiobook also really grew on me this time. I actually preferred listening to the audiobook for the sequel!
I can't wait for The Curse of Gods, and really, really hope Fairyloot completes the series with its special editions. I would recommend this series to anyone who loves slow-burn romance, found family, and cliffhangers!
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Thank you Netgalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca and Dresamscape Media for e-ARC and audiobook copies of this book for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Curse of Saints was one of my favorite books of last year, one that I haven't been able to stop thinking about since, so I was checking nearly daily for this to pop up on Netgalley and managed to snag this during a 'read now' timed giveaway!
Trying as much as I can to avoid spoilers for book 1, The Curse of Sins follows Will and Aya as they return to Tala after their many discoveries and ordeals, Aidon as he struggles to settle into his new role, and a few other chapters from bonus character POVs that add to the story as well. After leaving Aidon, Will and Aya are almost immediately separated as well, leaving us wondering if the three of them separately will be able to handle Queen Gianna, the politics between neighboring kingdoms, the impending war with their overpowered enemy, and the prophecy involving Aya and the gods.
One of my favorite things about this series is how much I care about every single character, no matter how minor. I would read a novella about almost anyone here, and I screamed when something terrible happened to someone WHO DESERVED BETTER!!!!!! I was also pleasantly surprised (although in emotional turmoil) by how the ending wrapped up some untied plots I didn't even remember from the beginning of book 1 even! I also like how the setup of who is left together at the end of book 2 will make for a fascinating start to book 3.
I didn't notice any issues with the logic in the plot, although I still have a lot of questions about the limitations of Aya's powers and want answers to what the origin of her powers means after the ending. I enjoyed that we got POVs in at least three kingdoms this time, and felt the atmosphere and different environments were well-written.
If I had to have a complaint, it was that my intrigue was a little low in the middle where everyone was still separated and mostly going through separate types of training. That's par for the course with a fantasy book, however, and I was purposely trying to go slow with this book to savor it (plus I had to move home and a couple of big life events), so I think I wouldn't have felt this if not for dragging it out myself as well. The narrator for the audiobook also really grew on me this time. I actually preferred listening to the audiobook for the sequel!
I can't wait for The Curse of Gods, and really, really hope Fairyloot completes the series with its special editions. I would recommend this series to anyone who loves slow-burn romance, found family, and cliffhangers!