Elise, now trapped by her sense of duty, is given to the charge of Legion Grey, the mysterious and handsome dowry negotiator. However Legion holds much more than just her future in his hands. He incites a forbidden passion as well as her anger. Elise flees with Legion after this coup upends the entire kingdom, just to learn that he holds more secrets than anybody. Elise unknowingly sets in motion a beastly curse that Legion has endured for as long as he’s able to remember. I was just very disappointed after all this build up tension, and all these cute encounters, to find the spice scene being like all other spice scenes in all the other spicy books. The progression of their relationship appeared rushed, and the scenes with The Agitators began to feel repetitive, with the same incidents occurring and minor threats.

Screenshots containing UI elements are generally declined on sight, the same goes for screenshots from the modelviewer or character selection screen.Again, throughout the book i was asking myself over and over again, why this feels so rushed. Why the author didn’t take the time to write more details or more scenes and chapters about certain things. I don’t really know how to say it, because the pace of the main plot was fine, but some things were too fast, while others were to slow. Some worldbuilding elements were thrown in without much explanations, which already bothered me in book one. I think this would have been even bigger and better with more length and details! Because the idea and the plot are so good! AND THE CHARACTERS! 💛 Protective Talismans: Wearing or carrying protective talismans is believed to shield against negative influences. Talismans can include items such as crystals, amulets, or symbols associated with protection and warding off dark energies. Choose talismans that resonate with you personally and hold significance in your spiritual or cultural context.

At times I wasn't keen on Ari, I guessed some of his actions and managed to predict a certain plot twist regarding one of his members. Read More About The Mystery of the Cursed Cat Origins and Legends of the Curse of Shadows and ThornsWhen Elise agreed to break a vicious curse over the man she loved, she never imagined he was a lost fae prince. But Valen left her to carry out vengeance for his slaughtered family. So when she joins the outlaw fae in their uprising against her own sister, all Elise wants is to forget the prince who holds her heart. I ADORE this sequel as much as I loved Curse of Shadows and Thorns!! This time around we get a dual POV and I loved how it's done here. This way we get a little bit into what's going on in Valen and Elise's minds and why they're acting the way they are. This way I didn't feel angry or annoyed at either one for making dumb decisions. I got to see the why behind their decision making. They're both trying to deal with all the craziness that is the end of book 1! I loved how authentic both their points of views felt while dealing with everything. Superb writing! Ohh and the steam level went up a little in this book and it was fabulous and so well done!!! The Triumph of Light In a climactic moment, as the sorceress’s heart softens and her remorse becomes evident, the shadows and thorns begin to dissipate. The golden essence at the core of the tree re-emerges, bathing the garden in renewed radiance. The curse is broken, and the enchanted creatures regain hope. Elara’s journey and sacrifice become a beacon of inspiration, illustrating the power of redemption and transformation. The main issue I had with this book is the writing. The

A bargain between enemies. A curse without an end. A love that will bring a kingdom to its knees.Long ago, Elise's ancestors stole the crown from the fae king. As the niece of the brutal, current king, her purpose is to do whatever is asked to ens... Acts of Love and Kindness: Counteract the curse of shadows and thorns’s negative energies by engaging in acts of love, compassion, and kindness. Cultivate positive relationships, help others in need, and foster a sense of gratitude. Creating a positive and harmonious environment can create a shield against the curse’s influence.This book is what you get when you take a pinch of Viking lore and mix it with a dash of Beauty and the Beast. From an enjoyment point of view, I did like this but I wish this book was a little longer. It’s short, it’s been a long time since I’ve read a book this short… I think this is what kept it from being great and settling it on just good. There wasn’t enough put into the character development or plot to take it to that next level that it had the potential to be so it feels like it’s missing something.

I consider myself blessed I'm able to do this for a living. I live for fantasy books as a reader and author. I adore books like An Ember in the Ashes, The Night Angel Trilogy, Harry Potter, The Great Library series...I could go on. L. J. loves to write in the morning before anybody’s awake, what with running a business, and eating way too much chocolate. My last peeve with the writing was the fact that all the other characters could be referred to by their first name ALONE. But LEGION GREY is 90% of the time mentioned with his full name. There are 74 instances in the book where his full name are mentioned (I read this as an ebook so could easily count the search)… a few instances of a full name are fine, but after about 13 my skin started crawling when I saw it. The Desecration of Balance: The legend unfolds when Lilith, obsessed with the idea of eternal life and rule, stumbles upon the Garden of Elysia—a paradise untouched by the passage of time. Guided by envy and malice, she concocts a nefarious plan to corrupt the garden’s purity. Drawing upon the essence of shadows and the malevolent energy of thorns, Lilith weaves an incantation of darkness, infusing it into the roots of the garden’s life-giving apple tree.And while this story is interesting (and the audio good enough), I’m not yet sold on this series nor the author’s talent of storytelling. It was a bit slow going tbh. Of course, with me having read the spin-off first, the big plot twist came as no surprise to me but I tried to not let it influence my judgement.