Title: a curse so dark and lonely 
Author: Brigid kemmerer 
Series Name (if any): curse breaker series #1
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (out of 5)
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📖 One-Sentence Summary:
In this modern retelling of *Beauty and the Beast*, Harper, a determined girl with cerebral palsy, is transported from Washington, D.C., to the cursed kingdom of Emberfall, where she must help Prince Rhen break a deadly enchantment that traps him in a cycle of monstrous transformation
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📝 My Review:
I really enjoyed *A Curse So Dark and Lonely*. I loved how it started in the real world and pulled me into a magical fantasy setting—it made the story even more exciting. The world-building was amazing, and the plot kept me interested the whole time. The characters were great, especially Harper. She’s such a strong and inspiring main character. Overall, it was a really fun read and a great start to a series!
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💡 Tropes:
- fairy tale retelling
- portal fantasy
- cursed royalty
- strong FMC
- slow-burn romance
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📌 Quotes:
1. “I am always surprised to discover that when the world seems darkest, there exists the greatest opportunity for light.”
2. “The choices we face may not be the choices we want, but they are choices nonetheless.”
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Would I recommend? yes