A review by bookaroundandfindout
The Dawn of the Cursed Queen by Amber V. Nicole

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I. AM. FLOORED.  Amber V. Nicole, you've utterly  <i>ruined</i>  me with <i>The Dawn of the Cursed Queen<i>. 

In this third installment of the <i>Gods and Monsters<i> series, we witness Dianna truly succumb to the broken parts of herself—and honestly, I can totally relate. Dianna is constantly plagued by feelings of inadequacy, vilifying herself for the extreme lengths she would go to save or protect those she loves. The world often seems to hate her for it—or so she believes. After spending over a thousand years being emotionally abused and treated like a mere tool, it's no wonder that when Samkiel, her amata, finally gives her the love she deserves, her instinct is to bolt. I see so much of myself in her character.

This book is a bit crazier than the last two, with many moving pieces and several POVs. We gradually uncover the secrets that each character is holding. However, at its core, this book is about recovery. While it may feel somewhat like a filler book, it still delivers crucial information and contains some (no spoilers here) <b>astounding<b> moments that leave me aching for the fourth book.

Amber, you've broken me. I'm now a mindless wreck, desperately waiting for you to drop the next installment.