She can’t escape him. But it’s possible he can’t escape her either
There are three things Lark knows with absolute certainty:
1. There is nothing she won’t do for those she loves
2. The magicless fae will always be prey
3. Never trust the Zodiac Kinship
When her father falls deathly ill, Lark is sent into one of the most dangerous places in Meridian to save his life. She braves old monsters, even older magic, and becomes witness to a deadly secret. A secret that makes her a target for the Zodiac Kinship—placing the Crowned Assassin in her path.
The Crowned Assassin. Nobody escapes him… but it’s possible he can’t escape her either.
An unlikely alliance is formed, but when the only thing that matters to her is ripped away in the ultimate betrayal, she’ll stop at nothing to take her revenge. Even if it tears out what’s left of her heart.
★★★★★
goodreads review
Lark’s story is one you do not want to miss, if you enjoy fated mates, enemies to lovers, betrayal and elemental magic this book is for you. Holly kept me captivated throughout every chapter of the book, her descriptions were immaculate, I was truly lost within her world. This book will truly captivate you and leave you begging for book two.Well done Holly, for producing a book which competes to the likes of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros’ new series.
★★★★★
goodreads review
I loved this book! If you’re a fan of books such as ACOTAR, These Hollow Vows and The Cruel Prince, this is book that I would definitely recommend you read! It has fae, a really amazing complex magic system, immersive story telling and really good characterisation. The spice is spot on (not too much but enough for the story), the plot really well thought out and I absolutely loved the way the magic system works.
★★★★★
goodreads review
I absolutely loved Of Curses and Contempt! I loved the characters and I loved how I really felt like I was getting to know the author through the book. When Lark described how she felt, I could feel her emotions through the page and I cried multiple times. I love when an author can truly tug at your heartstrings and you can relate to a characters emotions so easily. It has spice, (amazing scenes if you are into that stuff), it has enemy to lover, banter, Zodiac elements, Courts, black magic, curses, love and all the great things that just make it a hard book to put down.
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