𝓡𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰 5/5 ⭐️

Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim is a young adult fantasy novel that has strong family ties and a dash of romance. Channi is offered in sacrifice to the demon witch by her father and is cursed with a serpent’s face. Vanna (her sister) is the only person who doesn’t see a monster when she looks at Channi. To save her sister from a cruel match Channi becomes the target of his wrath. 

Ah! I really knew I was going to love this book. This blended Beauty and the Beast, Asian mythology, and other tales so seamlessly. Channi, was so strong even though she has been ridiculed, cursed, and shunned her whole life even by those she called family. Her sister and her have such an amazing relationship which really shines through the whole book. 

This is a young adult novel so the romance is not in your face and it is not spicy but it does just have a wholesome feel. Heartbreaking but wholesome. I would say this was medium-paced and more character driven. It had adventure, action, love, and loyalty! Also dragons! 

I would recommend this to those who enjoy young adult fantasy novels with a touch of romance, asian folklore, Beauty and the Beast vibes, and adventure.