A Curse So Dark and Lonely, a fantasy book from five years ago, is a must-read as it mixes aspects from two ofSarah J. Maas' best series,A Court of Thorns & RosesandThrone of Glass.Fans of both series have speculated on and discussed each series' themes and events in depth, especially as the wait continues for thenextA Court of Thorns & Rosesbook. That being said, those same audiences also desire a new series to discuss that shares parts of both of Maas' works while they wait for future installments, with several contenders arriving via BookTok.
Fortunately,A Curse So Dark and Lonelycould be the book readers who love Maas' works have been searching for. The 2019 novel by Brigid Kemmerer follows Harper, a 17-year-old girl who gets transported to a fantastical kingdom called Emberfall. There, she meets Crown Prince Rhen and, much likeACOTARandThrone Of Glass' characters, embarks on an adventure filled with action, intrigue, and romance. The book has spawned two sequels,A Heart So Fierce and BrokenandA Vow So Bold and Deadly, making up theCursebreakerstrilogy.
A Curse So Dark And Lonely Is The Perfect Blend Of ACOTAR & Throne Of Glass
The Series Uses Both The Fairytale Template And Deceptions From Maas' Series
A Curse So Dark and Lonelyis an ideal option toread afterA Court Of Thorns & RosesandThrone of Glassas it combines many of their themes and narrative beats into its story.Kemmerer’s book features aBeauty and the Beastretelling, much likeA Court of Thorns & Roses, so audiences who enjoyed that aspect of the series can witness yet another great reimagining of the classic fairytale. In that same vein, the worldbuilding of both series is similar in their strict rules for magic, even though Emberfall’s residents are human over fae.
This Fantasy Book Is Perfect For Readers Who Love 1 Dark Piece Of Court Of Thorns & Roses Lore
Readers who love this one dark piece of Court Of Thorns & Roses lore will find the perfect next book to read in this Gothic fantasy duology.
For readers who loveThrone of Glass,Aelin’s deception is carried over as Harper pretends to be a princess from the fictitious Disi,adding that same tension and fun from the Maas series. Not only that, butA Curse So Dark and LonelymirrorsThrone of Glass’themes of friendship, morality, and perseverance, giving fans another inspiring tale to take to heart. Each of these aspects is blended together to make a unique trilogy and enhance bothA Court of Thorns & RosesandThrone of Glass’structures, making it perfect for audiences who love Maas' work.
The Cursebreaker Series Honors And Adds To Aspects Of Maas' Stories
Fans of Maas’A Court of Thorns & RosesandThrone of Glassseries will find a must-read trilogy in Kemmerer’sCursebreakerseries, especially as it plays with familiar tropes from Maas' stories in new ways. As mentioned, Kermmerer’s series began as aBeauty and the Beastretelling. However, it adheres to the narrative beats of the original story more consistently, only really diverting at the end of the book. As a result, the story adds new aspects to the overall narrative that readers can enjoy, especially those who liked Maas' emotional exploration throughoutACOTARandThrone of Glass’timeline.
Kemmerer’s overallCursebreakerseries forces characters to metamorphosize quickly.
Due to its adherence to the fairytale feel, Kemmerer’s overallCursebreakerseries forces characters to metamorphosize quickly. This allows many of the relationships, both romantic and platonic, to be put under constant pressure and create a sense of tension that will leave audiences guessing. While this pressure exists inA Court of Thorns & RosesandThrone of Glass,it is made even more apparent in Kemmerer’s series, especiallyA Curse So Dark and Lonely,making it a worthwhile read for those looking for complex character journeys.
