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Wings Once Cursed & Bound by Piper J. Drake
3.75
adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

3.85 🌟 / 5! 

What a fun and captivating read! 

Wings Once Cursed & Bound is a Thai folklore retelling about a girl named Peeraphan. When an old friend gifts her a pair of beautiful red shoes during a dance practice, she slips them on and it almost feels as if they were made just for her. There’s one big problem… the shoes won’t come off. 

Bennet is a vampire, he belongs to a group who locates magical objects, and locks them away so they can’t be used for malicious purposes. When he discovers he’s too late to warn  the shoe’s next victim, he teams up with Peeraphan to help her find a way to get them off… and hopefully keep her alive. 

An urban fantasy folklore retelling. 
This one felt like a mix between cinderella & the sookie stackhouse series. I really enjoyed the asian representation and diverse characters. Bennet & Punch are definitely Grumpy x Sunshine, and their character development was steady and smooth throughout the storyline.

Worth it if you enjoy urban adventures with a classic romance storyline & magical/mythical elements!