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You control magic or it controls you.

Sahra Devoe is the best black market dealer in the business and the most hunted sorcerer in the land because of the dark magic within her. She’ll lie, steal, and cheat to get what she wants—teaching everyone else what she learned years ago—trust no one. Especially not a handsome guy with a ridiculous hero complex, no matter how charming he is.

After an encounter with the deadly Shadow Demons—creatures Sahra’s father released into their world—she awakens in the most dangerous place of all: the castle. There she’s blackmailed with her own earnings to work side by side with the very people hunting her. She is also reunited with her oldest friend who she thought she’d never see again: the prince. He’s the boy she never forgot, grown into a seductive man she can’t ignore. But he can never know her true identity, none of them can.

The longer she stays, the more she learns something lurks within the castle even more evil than herself. Sahra must face her past, and start fighting back for the future of her kind. But if she doesn’t learn to trust, she may be lost to the darkness within her before she can save anyone.

349 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 13, 2023

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Profile Image for Lauren.
320 reviews664 followers
April 14, 2023
4.5 stars** rounded up for Goodreads

I loved loved loved this story and Sahra is such a badass. This story is unique and I immediately got sucked into the world.

My only complaint and this is small - is I truly struggle with modern phrases and references in a fantasy world. I loved how this is an easy fantasy read, even with the magic system but it’s something that bothers me.

But overall I loved it, I vibed, I can’t wait for book 2!!!!
Profile Image for Amanda Foss.
45 reviews11 followers
March 11, 2023
I was one of the very lucky people who received an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I DEVOURED this book! I read it start to finish in less than 24 hours. I could not put it down!

This is a fast paced, very well written, new adult fantasy romance that will keep you on the edge of your seat from page one.

Sahra is a runaway sorcerer who will lie, cheat and steal to hold on to her freedom. Unfortunately for her, after a run in with some demons, she wakes up in the very place she ran from when she was a child. Now it’s a race to regain her freedom while protecting her true identity…and her heart.

I loved this book and these characters so much. Sahra is a badass, morally grey female who knows how to take care of herself. Seriously. When we first meet her she is scaling a cliff covered in dragon dung!
She meets two potential love interests in this story (don’t worry, it’s not a love triangle!) One is dark and broody and the other is a golden retriever with a hero complex. The banter and flirting between the characters is fantastic. It had me cracking up on several occasions. The spice level is low in this book but there are still some hot moments with great tension and I believe the authors have said it will pick up as the series progresses so we’ve got something to look forward to!

Some tropes you’ll find in this book include:
-Daughter of the Villain
-Badass FMC
-Forbidden magic
-One bed
-Dragons
-Fae
-Court political intrigue
-Found family
-Hidden identity

If you enjoy any of the above, I highly recommend you read this book! I can’t wait for its release so I can get my hands on a physical copy!
Profile Image for Krystle Rouse.
268 reviews130 followers
April 14, 2023
I was given this lovely arc to read early. Omg! Omg! This book is soooo good! It has you on the edge of your seat from the beginning to the end! So many twist and turns that you don’t know what is going to happen next. This was an easy fast paced read with humans, fae, pixies, trolls, and dragon dung. Lol This book had me biting my nails and laughing at the same time. I absolutely love this book and I hope you do too!
Profile Image for Paula Ballard.
162 reviews34 followers
March 19, 2023
I was so fortunate to receive an arc of this fantasy book. Thank you so much Torsha and Mikaela!!
What a story. First off I’ll admit, I was nervous because the fantasy genre isn’t my go to. I’m easily confused with worlds and unique names. For me it’s tough to keep things straight. This story was an exception. The entire time I was engaged! I knew what was going on at all times and the pacing was PERFECTION!! There was never a dull moment in this book! Action packed for sure. Always something going on which kept me on the edge of my seat.
Magic Cursed to told in Sahara’s POV and she’s our badass demon-slaying main character. I LOVED her! She’s strong, witty and fierce. She can fight, she’s smart and really a force! We have two potential love interests and that’s all I’ll say about that 😁.
This world is made up of dragons, ogres, pixies, Fae, and LOADS of magic!! There’s death, there’s fighting (but not graphic). Virtually no spice but believe me when I say romance is there.
All in all I thoroughly enjoyed this story about Sahra and how she found her home again. I will definitely be ordering a physical copy to add to my library and anxiously await book two!
Profile Image for Brittany Delawder .
58 reviews2 followers
March 13, 2023
Thank you to the authors for providing me an ARC copy for my honest review!

So, I the story about a month ago and holy cow did I love it. It took me about two days to read and I absolutely LOVED it! The pacing of the book was perfect for me, it was slow enough to really appreciate the world but fast enough where there wasn't any dead time.
The world is beautifully written and I really appreciate that it wasn't just Fae and Humans in the world, but other creatures such Dragons...yes thats right DRAGONS! This did, however, leave me wanting just a bit more time in Hydenglen just because I wanted more of that delicious world building.
The MC was a badass and I loved her! She was not afraid to get dirty and
get the job done throughout the book! The spice in this was not too much but just enough to make things interesting.
I initially rated this a 4.5 but I haven't been able to stop thinking about it so that for me bumps ot up to a 5 for sure. This is worth the read!
Profile Image for Beths_Enchanted_Pages.
175 reviews25 followers
April 14, 2023
♡NO SPOILERS♡



-(READ FROM 3/5-3/6). I loved everything about this book! I felt connected to the characters and was invested in the story. I was pretty much hooked from page 1. We’ve got Sorcerers, Fae, Trolls, Dragons & so much more.


-Our FMC must hide her true identity because she is the daughter of one of the most hated people of the Kingdom. She is a fighter and doesn’t allow herself to get attached to anyone. The story is fast paced and just so good. I really loved the relationships and finding out more about our main character and her past.



-I am so grateful that I was able to receive an Arc and rave about this book to anyone who will listen. If you love epic and magical worlds where Magic is forbidden. And the tension between the FMC and (you’ll have to read to find out)!!!! I enjoyed every single second. I need book 2 like NOW!!!
Profile Image for Danielle Morris.
12 reviews2 followers
April 29, 2023
I was so privileged to receive an advance copy of this for a review. And let me tell you this book will have you hooked from the first chapter. It has all your favorite fantasy characters fae, trolls, pixies, sorcerers, and humans. The author does an amazing job at describe the world she created. It has a strong FMC, cave trope, found family, and more.

DON’T WAIT!!! Get this book and read it you will not regret it!
Profile Image for Hanna.
292 reviews5 followers
March 16, 2023
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book, and it definitely did NOT disappoint! If you’re looking for any of the following:
-a badass FMC
-a tall, dark haired love interest
-love triangle
-corrupt political system
-healing your inner child
-one bed trope
-magic and magical creatures
-etc
Look no further! While it is not the pinnacle of literature, I thoroughly enjoyed this, and I will be reading the rest of the series. If you’re looking for a vibe read, this is it.
🌶️.5, could definitely be marketed as YA
Profile Image for Samantha.
210 reviews4 followers
March 26, 2023
Where to even start?! This book was phenomenal!

Dragons, fae, magic, swoon worthy men, adventure, steamy flirting and funny moments too… this book has it all!

If you love the fantasy romance genre, this is a MUST! The magic system was easy to follow, the world building beautiful, and the characters were all very well developed.

Magic Cursed is full of emotion, adventure and PLOT TWISTS that you won’t see coming 😍 The way you fall in love with the characters and root for them throughout the story is a fun adventure in itself.

Along the way I found myself so emerged into the story it was like watching a movie inside my head. I finished this book a couple of weeks ago and I still haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. I am SO excited to see where this series goes.

Another amazing plus: it didn’t leave on a gut wrenching cliff hanger to kill you while you wait patiently (or more likely, impatiently) for the next book to come out.

Pick 👏 It 👏 Up 👏
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39 reviews6 followers
March 13, 2023
MAGIC CURSED is everything! I devoured this book.

The world building/plot-100% there, The writing-phenomenal, the emotion and suspense-other worldly. 🤯

I was transfixed and immersed in the beautiful broken world created, I couldn’t get enough.

Magic Cursed is a fast read. Easy to follow along. Banter/Humor level: off the charts. Spice level: 3/5, slow but the sexual tension: 4/5 🥵.

Sahra is the definition of strength and beauty.
Daimis is just perfect, he has a permanent spot in my heart.

Yall have to read this book, you won’t be disappointed!
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87 reviews20 followers
March 16, 2023
I loved this adventurous fantasy full of magic, romance, mythical creatures of all sorts, villians, and found family. So proud of Torsha and Mikaela !!
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510 reviews5 followers
March 13, 2023
I have received ARC of this fantasy romance book in exchange for my honest review. This was a fast read I finished in a couple of days. It is fast paced and action packed, little bit of romance, found family, dragons, fae,trolls, fairies, oh my. It did not disappoint!
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1 review
March 13, 2023
Loved this book. It drew me in right from the start. Sometimes when there is new world building it can be difficult to enjoy it from the beginning and truly feel hooked, but not with this book. The world building was simple yet enjoyable. A few nice plot twists along the way as well.
Profile Image for Ruth.
13 reviews2 followers
March 10, 2023
This book has everything I wanted. A girl who is doing everything and anything she needs to do in order to achieve her goals and live a better life, a girl who isn’t afraid to get dirty and fight for what she wants. A girl who sees what needs to be done and becomes a true hero. Best friends, romance, dragons, dark magic…need I say more??
14 reviews
March 10, 2023
Well written and keeps you at the end of your seat. I couldn’t put it down one bit. I can’t wait to see what how all this plays out. It has dragons and fae and love and just so much more.
Profile Image for Amber Hughson.
67 reviews2 followers
March 20, 2023
I was blessed to receive this book as an ARC and I absolutely devoured it!!! The plot twists, the badass female MC, the dragons and other mythical characters had me eating this book up!

I did feel as if the ending could’ve been a little different. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the book overall, but the ending had so much potential to end on a major cliffhanger (although being as impatient as I am and not wanting to wait to know what happens made me happy it didn’t).

I absolutely can not wait for the next book to come out!!!
Profile Image for Bob.
41 reviews
April 13, 2023
"Magic Cursed" is a captivating tale that weaves together magic, adventure, and romance in a spellbinding way. As an ARC team member, I am grateful for the opportunity to read "Magic Cursed" before its official release. The writing style was engaging and the book was a breeze to read, leaving me craving for more.

One of the standout elements of this book is the intricate and immersive world of magic that the authors created. The vivid descriptions and imaginative world-building drew me in from the very beginning, and I was fascinated by it all.

Sahra, the protagonist, is a compelling character who undergoes a journey of self-discovery and growth. Her determination, courage, and vulnerability make her a character that readers can root for and connect with on an emotional level.

The pacing of the book was well-executed, with a perfect balance between action-packed scenes and tender moments. The plot was filled with unexpected twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next revelation.

Furthermore, the romantic subplot was beautifully woven into the story, adding depth and emotional resonance to Sahra's journey. The chemistry between the characters was palpable, and their evolving relationship was a delight to witness.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys immersive fantasy novels filled with intrigue, action, and heartfelt moments.
Profile Image for Cee_reads.
188 reviews35 followers
April 21, 2023
I received this book as an ARC for an hike at review and let me tell you..
So this book literally has it all from mythological creatures such as dragons, fae, trolls, pixies etc, to great world building, characters you love and hate and then some you even relate with. The secrecy and magic in this book kept me wanting more and more. Trying to figure out what would happen next. Which I hope the next book is in the works, cause I need to know what happens! I won’t get into any spoilers, but I love Sahra’s character, and you can’t help but love Kellan and Daimis too. But I’m sorry, Daimis wins hands down! This book is great for those who want to step into a romantic fantasy that isn’t to heavy on the romance, but gives us just that right amount to balance it all out. I mean who doesn’t love some good tension!
Profile Image for Joie Cobian.
74 reviews
May 2, 2023
I really enjoyed this book. It is fast-paced and a wild ride from start to finish. It had many elements that I love including a strong female MC, action, political motives, a slow-burn romance, love triangle and a few more that I won’t give away as they are part of the big reveals. I feel invested in the characters and cannot wait for the next installment!

Note: I received and advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Narlene Murguia.
80 reviews7 followers
March 13, 2023
I was very fortunate to have be an Arc reader too this beauty right here…
Rate it 5⭐️
Spicy 3.5🌶️
Highly Recommend it…
I devoured this book. Story holds your interest so much I couldn’t put it down
The characters relationship are amazing and their banter is everything.

Sahra is a black market dealer which is also the most hunted sorcerer in the land because of the dark magic within her. She’ll lie, steal, and cheat to get what she wants. #survivior
Life has taught her to trusts no one. On her quest she meets a handsome guy with a ridiculous hero complex. She then does what she does best and ditches him no matter how charming he is. After she has an encounter with the deadly Shadow Demons—creatures that her father released into their world—
She then wakes up in the most dangerous place of all: the castle. There she’s gets blackmailed to work with the very people that have been hunting her. She also reunited with her oldest friend who she thought she’d never see again which happens to be the prince. He’s the boy she never forgot and now is a grown man she can’t ignore, but he can never know her true identity, none of them can.
Can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy of this book. Also I’m so excited for what’s to come.

It has
•Bad ass female main character
•Magic
•Castle (court)
•Fae
•Dragons
•Magical creatures
•It has romance (slow burn) spice /Adventure /Action
•Pretty good banter
•Mortally grey character
•Daughter of a villain
•Secrets
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Kayla Miller.
183 reviews7 followers
April 12, 2023
Magic Cursed is well written with a fast paced plot that sucks you in quickly in this new adult fantasy romance novel with a little spice added in! This sucked me right in and I didn’t want to put it down! It starts off with Sahra covered in dragon dung climbing a cliff to avoid detection from the dragons and of course a very handsome “rock” gets in the way starting the first chapter making you want more of this book! Sahra is a badass who needs no one! Also a morally grey female and we know we love seeing that, a woman who can handle herself and doesn’t need rescuing!
Sahra is a sorcerer who will lie, cheat and steal to keep her freedom. However, she quickly finds herself back where she was as a child after a run in with demons and now she needs to escape while protecting her identity. We have two love interest male characters one that has a hero complex and the other is dark and broody. This is however not a love triangle. The spice level is low but it’s just right for this book as the plot is what sucks you in. You're going to have some hot heated moments and sexual tension with lots of banter and flirting. You are going to want to add this to your TBR and Bookshelves like me! I can’t recommend this fantasy romance enough!
5 stars
1 ½ Spice Level
Tropes:
Villains Daughter
Magic/Forbidden Magic
Pixies
Fae
Dragons
One Bed
Hidden Identity
Found Family
Strong Willed FMC


16 reviews1 follower
March 28, 2023
This book has literally everything I love in it!!. I love intricate world building, but I need something that gets me hooked pretty quickly, or I lose interest. This book had me hooked from the very beginning. The characters were so relatable. Sahra is a badass, and the way she stays true to herself and trusts her  intuition is laid out very well. Kellan and Daimis are perfect compliments to each other, and there are so many things that make them each  attractive. This book has so many good tropes, including Badass FMC, Daughter of the Villan, Hidden Identity, Court Politics, and Why Choose. The overlap with all kinds of magical creatures like Dragons, Pixies, Ogres, and not forgetting sorceres and Fae was so well done. I love how they were intertwined and the level of detail that went into them. The level of detail in this book was so high that it was like reading a movie. There were no loose ends left undone, and there were some incredible secrets revealed. It's absolutely an incredible read and one that I haven't stopped thinking about since I finished it, and that says a lot. Do not sleep on this book!!!
300 reviews7 followers
April 13, 2023
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

4.5 ⭐️

Thank you to the authors for providing me with this e-Arc of the book.

Magic Cursed us such an amazing read. The world building was so well done and the writing was really good, it really helped me imagine things like the were a movie in my head. The story was fast paced but it didn’t leave me confused like some do. From the first chapter we are thrown into the action and it was so easy to follow the story through the book. It has magical creatures like Fae, trolls, dragons, sorcerers, etc. The magic system was easy to follow and understand. I loved the main character and how badass she was. She didn’t mind getting dirty and fought for what she wanted. This book was definitely a great book and I absolutely recommend to everyone that likes fantasy with magical creatures and some romance in it.
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15 reviews1 follower
April 12, 2023
I was so excited to get an ARC of this book. Magic Cursed had me guessing in all the best ways. It was full of intrigue, adventure, and a tiny bit of spice. Found family, love triangle, villains, fae, pixies, trolls, it has it all.

The characters were easy to connect to and the twists and turns along the way kept me up reading into the early morning hours (I know we can all relate).

The world building was also great. I could imagine where I was throughout the story because everything was so well described and setup for each piece of the story.

There is a strong, independent FMC but she also lets the romance in and can be a partner which is something that you don’t always see with a badass main character energy.

It was a great, easy read that kept me completely immersed the entire time.
Profile Image for Donna Williams.
833 reviews27 followers
April 13, 2023
I received this book as an advanced copy for my honest opinion. And all I can say is wow! This book just wow! I wasn’t quite sure what I was getting into at first, but the moment I got the book and read the first chapter I was hooked. I literally finished finished in less than 24 hours. This book is very fast paced which I highly enjoyed. It had everything that I enjoyed all in one book. I’m not going to give away any spoilers, but trust me this is definitely the book for you!

Some tropes that you’ll find in this book include:
-Daughter of the Villain
-Badass FMC
-Forbidden magic
-One bed
-Dragons
-Fae
-Court political intrigue
-Found family
-Hidden identity

If you enjoy any of the above, I highly recommend you read this book! I can’t wait for its release so I can get my hands on a physical copy!
Profile Image for Deb.
321 reviews4 followers
March 20, 2023
I was fortunate to be chosen as an arc reader in exchange for an honest review.
Sahra is a magician in hiding since she was a child. Her father, an infamous magician, killed the king and released demons into the world. She’s been hiding, lying and stealing in order to survive. She is hunted for the magic inside of her. After a fight with the dark demons, she wakes up in the place with the people she’s been hiding from. And they want something from her. Will she help or will she run again? Can she keep her true identity a secret?
This fantasy is full of magic creatures, evil villains and DRAGONS! It has magic, found family, action and love.
I really enjoyed this and look forward to book 2!!!
Profile Image for Heather Trusty.
20 reviews
March 25, 2023
I was fortunate enough to get an ARC of Magic Cursed and leave this review willingly... I thoroughly enjoyed this book so much! If I wasn't working my 7 day stretch, I would have binge read it in a day. The banter between the MC and MMC was amazing and fit so perfectly.. The world building and magical world the author created was fabulous.. This was definitely a slow burn, but the storyline line and the tension were well worth the character development and lots of surprises at the end, leaving me wanting the next book ASAP.. I'll definitely be re-reading this when it comes out and recommending it for our book club because I need to share it and talk about it with others .. Definitely an author, I'll be looking into her other works and following her book releases
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382 reviews18 followers
April 14, 2023

Do not be deceive by the cover. When I received this ARC I was not able to get any idea of what I was getting into from the front cover (I like to go in blind with the books i read 🤗). All I knew was that it had magic but once I started the book I was hooked! There was action. Very good plot. World and story development was detailed and easy to follow along. A strong and very badass MFC. All around I was very very impressed with the book. It is 1am and I couldn't put this book down. Will I be sleep deprived tomorrow? Yes, yes I will. Was it worth it knowing how it would end? Absofreakinglutely! Thank you to the author for allowing to read this awesome story. If you like the following tropes then this book is for you.

Dragons
Fae
Magic
Friends to lovers
Family loss
Found family
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Author 10 books295 followers
April 22, 2023
This book took me by surprise. I normally just read dark romance, but I was craving fantasy for some reason, and this book did NOT disappoint. I was team Kellan from start to even the end despite what an ass he ended up being. The book didn’t feel much like a love triangle to me due to the fact that Daemis was obviously the favored one and as soon as he entered the picture, Kellan faded into the background. So it was pretty obvious who she was going to end up being with.

Personally, I like love triangles where the FMC actually has to choose between the guys. This kind of made it too easy on her and on the readers in my opinion.

Other than that, I have no complaints. It was a great story with dragons, ogres, trolls, pixies, Fae, demons, and more. I can’t wait until book 2!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Tiffany Lamb.
134 reviews
March 28, 2023
I love this book!
Id like to note I am a slow reader normally, takes me up to two weeks to read one book. I read this book in 4 days! (Which is really fast for me, I know it may not be as fast for others) I couldn't put it down. It's a fast paced book and I was honestly overwhelmed with how much I enjoyed the characters, the development of the characters, the world, and the different types of magical creatures.

I don't want to give any spoilers, so if you love fae, dragons, strong female characters, magic, pixies and romance. I recommend you give this book try, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

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