A review by cherryvillegirl
The Secret Curse by Bethany Atazadeh

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

 Wow! Throughout this series, I’ve grown more and more impressed with Bethany’s writing, but this one definitely takes the cake! 

Through most of the book, I was wondering how Jezebel was going to take a villain arc, and then the twist happened! I definitely didn’t see it coming. I may or may not have gasped out loud (which is rare for me)! 

The character interactions were well done, the plot moved at a good pace, and I felt rooted in Jezebel’s thought process. 

If you are looking for a well-crafted villain arc, The Queen’s Rise trilogy is an amazing choice!