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A review by the_library_of_mary
A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It's official, I LOVE this series. I think the hype it received is well deserved and I enjoyed every book. This world is so inviting, I just want to know more and more about these characters and their individual plots. I'm excited to read the Caraval series to fill in some gaps.
Eva and Jacks, oh my HEART. The chemistry, tension, and emotion between them, ugh it simultaneously broke and warmed my heart. The way their relationship developed and changed throughout their story was beautiful and raw. I really felt like we saw the highs and lows of their dynamic and we saw the work that they both put into it.
The plot with Apollo, the Valors, and the other Fates. Amazing, I truly enjoyed every scene because it felt honest. Even Apollo, who I'm not the biggest fan of, displayed his logic and reasoning in his chapters. You believe that HE really believes his logic, know what I mean?
I loved the introduction of the dual POV in this bookEspecially with a lot of the beginning o the book being around Eva's memory loss, having Apollo chapters helped keep the "true" plot going while Eva's chapters were obviously also a part of the plot, but she has significant gaps.
I'm so happy I gave this series a go. I would consider this a "romance" romantasy. With the magic system feeling more fairytale-like, I really was focusing on the romance aspect of this series. The worldbuilding is also really interesting, but they was the author writes the romantic tension and chemistry was unmatched.
I'm so happy that Eva and Jacks got their happy ending. When we had like the "fake out" happy ending I got SO nervous, y'all have no idea. I was terrified that they wouldn't get anything out of this tragic story. I'm so happy they did.
I was so impressed with Apollo's character arc. In the first book I found myself really rooting for him and trying to see the good in him like Eva was. But the way he spiraled into this obsessive and controlling man, while still deluding himself that he was a good guy was done so well. I found myself wanting to keep giving him chances and excuses, until it was to late and then my eyes were violently opened to the kind of character he was.
By not reading Caraval, I have a feeling that a lot of the Castor, Aurora, and Jacks drama was lost on my a little bit. I understood the dynamics, but I bet it would have hit harder if I had some backstory.
Eva and Jacks, oh my HEART. The chemistry, tension, and emotion between them, ugh it simultaneously broke and warmed my heart. The way their relationship developed and changed throughout their story was beautiful and raw. I really felt like we saw the highs and lows of their dynamic and we saw the work that they both put into it.
The plot with Apollo, the Valors, and the other Fates. Amazing, I truly enjoyed every scene because it felt honest. Even Apollo, who I'm not the biggest fan of, displayed his logic and reasoning in his chapters. You believe that HE really believes his logic, know what I mean?
I loved the introduction of the dual POV in this book
I'm so happy I gave this series a go. I would consider this a "romance" romantasy. With the magic system feeling more fairytale-like, I really was focusing on the romance aspect of this series. The worldbuilding is also really interesting, but they was the author writes the romantic tension and chemistry was unmatched.
I'm so happy that Eva and Jacks got their happy ending. When we had like the "fake out" happy ending I got SO nervous, y'all have no idea. I was terrified that they wouldn't get anything out of this tragic story. I'm so happy they did.
I was so impressed with Apollo's character arc. In the first book I found myself really rooting for him and trying to see the good in him like Eva was. But the way he spiraled into this obsessive and controlling man, while still deluding himself that he was a good guy was done so well. I found myself wanting to keep giving him chances and excuses, until it was to late and then my eyes were violently opened to the kind of character he was.
By not reading Caraval, I have a feeling that a lot of the Castor, Aurora, and Jacks drama was lost on my a little bit. I understood the dynamics, but I bet it would have hit harder if I had some backstory.