The Cursebreaker series is a popular fantasy book series written by author Sarah J. Maas. The series consists of three books: "A Court of Thorns and Roses", "A Court of Mist and Fury", and "A Court of Wings and Ruin". The series follows the story of Feyre Archeron, a young huntress who is drawn into a magical world after killing a wolf in the woods. She soon learns that the wolf was actually a faerie and her actions have consequences. To atone for her mistake, Feyre is taken captive by Tamlin, a High Fae lord, and brought to the faerie lands of Prythian.
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TIDE RETELLING THE LITTLE MERMAID A fathomless tale of a girl who dreams of another world--but if the prince refuses to marry her, she will die, and the great seal she protects will fall into the hands of the Sea Witch. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
To atone for her mistake, Feyre is taken captive by Tamlin, a High Fae lord, and brought to the faerie lands of Prythian. In Prythian, Feyre discovers a world filled with magic, danger, and secrets. She must navigate the politics of the faerie courts and uncover the truth about a looming threat known as the Blight.
The Curse-Breaker Series: Books 1-4
THE FIRST FOUR BOOKS OF ALYDIA RACKHAM'S EPIC FAIRY-TALE RETELLINGS IN ONE VOLUME!
SCALES: A FRESH TELLING OF BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
The poisonous jealousy of a sister gives birth to curse of vengeance. The body of a princess is warped and twisted into the form of a scaly, snake-like monster, and her mind is lost in shadow. A misfit minstrel, with a voice like sunshine, may be her only hope for salvation--but only if he survives their first encounter.
A thrilling and unexpected reversal of the timeless romance of "Beauty and the Beast"--and the tale that launches Alydia Rackham's epic fairy tale series.
GLASS: RETELLING THE SNOW QUEEN
Rose has lived in a mountain fortress with curse-breakers almost all her life, never venturing out in to the wilds. But now, her masters have sent her on a mission to free a lost kingdom that crafts unbreakable glass. But this task may prove impossible, for the prince has a heart of stone, and the kingdom is frozen under the hand of the Snow Queen.
TIDE: RETELLING THE LITTLE MERMAID
A fathomless tale of a girl who dreams of another world--but if the prince refuses to marry her, she will die, and the great seal she protects will fall into the hands of the Sea Witch. For the sake of the entire realm, young Galahad Stormcrane, a great Curse-Breaker, must somehow convince a royal prince to fall in love with a mermaid who cannot speak.
CURSE-MAKER: THE TALE OF GWIDDON CROW
Gwiddon Crow is a young, vicious Curse-Maker who haunts the Winterly Wood of Albain, free from all laws, unchained from the suffering of her past. Her master, Gwiddon Baba Yaga, calls upon Crow to cast a curse upon the tiny kingdom of Astrum, and destroy the great seal which protects it from Baba Yaga's ally, Mordred the Draid. But the curse goes terribly wrong.
Now, Crow is trapped in Astrum, alone with its resentful, blind prince--and the unbroken Seal is slowly draining her life. She must find a way to free herself from her own spell.
But the only way to do that may lie with the prince whose kingdom she has destroyed.
Genre: Children's Fiction
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My favorite part of these books is the multiple perspectives. I love getting inside both Harper and Rhen’s heads in the first book. It’s fascinating to see the same scenes from both of their eyes and how differently they react to the same situation. I loved the complexities of Rhen’s point of view when he changes into the beast as well. Their slow building relationship is a beautiful tribute to the classic fairy tale. We can see them changing towards each other as we get inside both of their heads. I was intrigued to get inside Grey’s head in book two. At first he really bugged me with his hiding and avoiding his problems. But as he learned magic and to trust others, I really enjoyed his narrations. Lia Mara was probably my favorite character to get her perspective. Her life and destiny is fascinating. I loved getting to know her better. The multiple perspectives in the finale are particularly well done as we get inside everyone’s heads and understand why they are making certain decisions. Although, some drama could be avoided with more communication and less thinking. I loved seeing how they felt about the action in the previous books as well. Definitely a highlight of the series is the narrative style!
Along the way, Feyre also becomes entangled in a complicated love triangle between Tamlin, the High Lord of the Spring Court, and Rhysand, the enigmatic High Lord of the Night Court. Throughout the series, Feyre faces numerous challenges and battles as she fights to protect her loved ones and break the ancient curses that plague the faerie lands. She learns to harness her own powers and becomes a powerful force to be reckoned with. The Cursebreaker series is known for its rich world-building, complex characters, and thrilling plot twists. It has garnered a large fanbase and has been praised for its strong female protagonist and exploration of themes such as love, sacrifice, and redemption. Overall, the Cursebreaker series is a must-read for fans of fantasy literature. It combines romance, action, and magic to create an immersive and captivating story that will keep readers hooked until the final page..
Reviews for "From Curse Breaker to Hero: Character Development in the Series"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really excited to start reading the Cursebreaker series, but it completely fell flat for me. The characters were dull and one-dimensional, and I couldn't connect with any of them. The plot was also all over the place, with random twists and turns that didn't make sense. Overall, I was disappointed and won't be continuing with the series.
2. Mark - 1 star - I couldn't stand the Cursebreaker series. The writing was juvenile and lacked depth. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult to immerse myself in the story. The world-building was also poorly executed, leaving me confused about the setting and rules of the magical elements. I didn't enjoy a single aspect of this series and would not recommend it to anyone.
3. Emily - 2 stars - I wanted to like the Cursebreaker series, but I found it extremely predictable and cliché. Everything unfolded exactly as I expected, without any surprises or originality. The romance subplot felt forced and unrealistic, and the pacing was too slow for my liking. This series just didn't hold my interest, and I won't be picking up any more books from this author.
4. Michael - 2 stars - The Cursebreaker series had potential, but it failed to live up to it. The writing style was inconsistent, switching between flowery prose and abrupt, choppy sentences. The author also relied too heavily on telling rather than showing, resulting in a lack of emotional connection with the characters. The world-building had potential, but it felt underdeveloped and inconsistent. Overall, I was left underwhelmed and won't be recommending this series.