In the sequel to New York Times bestselling A Curse So Dark and Lonely, Brigid Kemmerer returns to the world of Emberfall in a lush fantasy where friends become foes and love blooms in the darkest of...
In the sequel to New York Times bestselling A Curse So Dark and Lonely, Brigid Kemmerer returns to the world of Emberfall in a lush fantasy where friends become foes and love blooms in the darkest of...
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Description-
In the sequel to New York Times bestselling A Curse So Dark and Lonely, Brigid Kemmerer returns to the world of Emberfall in a lush fantasy where friends become foes and love blooms in the darkest of places.
Find the heir, win the crown. The curse is finally broken, but Prince Rhen of Emberfall faces darker troubles still. Rumors circulate that he is not the true heir and that forbidden magic has been unleashed in Emberfall. Although Rhen has Harper by his side, his guardsman Grey is missing, leaving more questions than answers. Win the crown, save the kingdom. Grey may be the heir, but he doesn't want anyone to know his secret. On the run since he destroyed Lilith, he has no desire to challenge Rhen—until Karis Luran once again threatens to take Emberfall by force. Her own daughter Lia Mara sees the flaws in her mother's violent plan, but can she convince Grey to stand against Rhen, even for the good of Emberfall? The heart-pounding, compulsively readable saga continues as loyalties are tested and new love blooms in a kingdom on the brink of war.
About the Author-
Brigid Kemmerer is the author of the New York Times bestseller Defy the Night, the New York Times bestselling Cursebreaker series, which includes A Curse So Dark and Lonely, A Heart So Fierce and Broken, and A Vow So Bold and Deadly, and Forging Silver into Stars. She has also written the contemporary young adult romances Call It What You Want, More Than We Can Tell, and Letters to the Lost, as well as paranormal young adult stories, including the Elemental series and Thicker Than Water. A full-time writer, Brigid lives in the Baltimore area with her family. www.brigidkemmerer.com @BrigidKemmerer
Reviews-
October 15, 2019 A group of young people forge unexpected bonds that are tested when they must choose between love and duty. The enchantress's curse has been broken, but no happily-ever-after awaits Princess Harper and Prince Rhen; Rhen struggles with severe PTSD while rumors spread of an heir with magical abilities, weakening his claim to the throne. While the queen of Syhl Shallow regroups after a failed invasion, her elder daughter, 18-year-old Lia Mara, makes a doomed attempt to negotiate peace with Rhen. Meanwhile, Rhen's former guard commander, Grey, has been captured and questioned about his knowledge of the mysterious heir. When Rhen's conditioned fear of magic leads him to do the unthinkable, Lia Mara helps Grey escape. Their journey, told through alternating first-person perspectives, provides a Cook's tour of both countries, prompting thoughtful consideration of their distinct social and cultural traditions--and just enough time for romance to blossom. Like Harper in A Curse So Dark and Lonely (2019), Lia Mara proves herself the undisputed hero right up to the stunning conclusion. This sweeping, romantic epic repeatedly turns the tables on the fantasy tropes that readers might be expecting. Apart from Harper's brother's boyfriend, who is black, the majority of characters appear to be white; Harper has cerebral palsy. This nuanced sequel offers new perspectives and emphasizes the value and complexity of both sibling and romantic relationships. (map) (Fantasy. 13-18)
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Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews
This sweeping, romantic epic repeatedly turns the tables on the fantasy tropes that readers might be expecting.
Foreword Reviews
Brigid Kemmerer blends magic, romance, and the growing specter of war in...a white-knuckle fantasy begging to be read in one sitting.
Booklist Online
Action packed, deeply romantic, and . . . keep[s] readers eagerly on the hook for the next installment.
Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of A SPARK OF LIGHT and SMALL GREAT THINGS on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY
Has everything you'd want in a retelling of a classic fairy tale: a finely-drawn fantasy world, a heroine rarely seen in fiction, and a tortured hero with a secret. I have only one complaint: I wish the sequel were already available!
Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of CARAVAL and LEGENDARY on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY
Absolutely spellbinding. A Curse So Dark and Lonely expands on all the beloved themes of Beauty and the Beast to create an intensely original retelling. Full of fierce new characters, wicked magic, and wondrous amounts of heart, Brigid Kemmerer doesn't just tell a story, she builds an entire world that you will never want to leave.
Jodi Meadows, New York Times bestselling co-author of MY LADY JANE and MY PLAIN JANE on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY
Heartwarming, thoughtful, and romantic: Brigid Kemmerer took me on a magical journey with this dark fairy tale about growing up, falling in love, and making impossible choices. I can't wait to see where these characters go next.
Sara Holland, New York Times bestselling author of EVERLESS on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY
I couldn't get this creative, suspenseful take on 'Beauty and the Beast' out of my head.
New York Times bestselling author Wendy Higgins on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY
Slow burning, big hearted, magical fun! I loved every minute.
Publishers Weekly, starred review, on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY
This enthralling modern fable champions altruism while illustrating intimacy's relationship with honesty, respect, trust, and consent.
Alexandra Christo, author of TO KILL A KINGDOM on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY
Beautifully dark, filled with wild adventure and a modern-day heroine every reader will find a bit of themselves in.
Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY
A fast-paced, richly detailed feminist epic.
VOYA, starred review, on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY
Fans of Cassandra Clare, Marissa Meyer, or Alex Flinn, as well as any reader looking to sink into a top-notch story with great characters, will want to read this book.
School Library Connection, starred review, on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY
A complex, creative, and compelling reimagining of Beauty and the Beast.
School Library Journal on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY
A unique world filled with fantasy and menace . . . will leave readers anxious to see what happens next.
Booklist on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY
A fresh twist on an old story. . . . Fans of Sarah J. Maas will be eager for this one.
School Library Journal, starred review, on MORE THAN WE CAN TELL
A must-have for any YA collection. Give to teens who enjoyed A Boy Called It by Dave Pelzer or The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.
Booklist, starred review, on MORE THAN WE CAN TELL
Readers looking for a different sort of coming-of-age story or teen protagonists grappling with complex situations will fall in love with this romance-tinged novel.
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