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The Beautiful Maddening by Shea Ernshaw
3.0
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No

I have a hard time liking this book. I think the premise is really good and has a fantastic set up, but the execution was repetitive and dragged out. I commonly had to read about Oat's "Bottle Green Eyes" and the fact that the Goode family curse is so tragic, and I get it, the curse is the main plot of the book, but why do I have to be reminded every other page. I'm aware of how terrible the curse is! 

The book could've easily been a short story with 100 less pages, or stayed the same length if it had more events in the book. 

ARC from Simon Teen Romantasy Summer 2025 Book Box.