Bound By Curse

The Key Stone Pack #3

by Aisling Elizabeth

In the gripping conclusion of the Key Stone pack series, Erica's sacrifice to save Liam ensnares her in Jasper Blackwood's deceptive embrace. Bound by a spell that mimics the mate bond, she finds herself caught between duty and the stirrings of an unforeseen affection. Meanwhile, Liam's curse brings him to death's door, leaving the Silver Stone pack vulnerable to their enemies.

With the final battle approaching, Erica stands at the heart of the Key Stone Prophecy. The completion of the mate threatens to either unleash her true power or spell disaster for all. As alliances shift and secrets come to light, the line between sacrifice and salvation blurs.

"Bound by Curse" delivers a thrilling climax to a tale of love, betrayal, and destiny. Will Erica's choices bring about the dawn of a new era, or will they summon the shadows of ruin? Discover the fate that binds them all in this heart-pounding finale where the power of love faces the ultimate test.

476 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 4, 2024

Reviews

[Chelsie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read all 3 books purely because I can't stand cliffhangers.
Lots of plot holes, lots of situations where information was told then in the next chapter or so it's revealed again as if it's new information as if it hasn't already been said and then skipped over but not done for plot reasons.
Very abusive characters that everything just gets swept under the carpet as if they have assaulted and attacked their so-called "mate" and this happens MULTIPLE times throughout the 3 books....

[K.L. Hart · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5

Bound by Curse by @aislingelizabethauthor wraps up the Key Stone Pack series with plenty of action, steam, and emotions! This final book takes us on a wild ride as Erica finds herself torn between two alphas—Liam and Jasper—while facing the prophecy that could either save or destroy everything. 🌑🔥

This book had some intense twists and turns, and the emotions were real. I loved the tension between duty and affection that Erica felt while trapped by Jasper’s spell. The stakes were so high, and with Liam’s life hanging by a thread, the suspense kept me hooked. You never really knew what was coming next! 😬 The ending? Phenomenal. It tied up so many loose ends and answered the questions I had since the beginning. Such a satisfying conclusion to the series!

BUT… I gotta be honest, there were some bumps along the way. The grammar and plot inconsistencies were hard to ignore. The fact that Erica already knew about Liam’s curse in book 1, but suddenly forgot in book 2, had me scratching my head. 😕 And there were quite a few grammatical errors that took me out of the story at times. I think this book could’ve used a good proofread.

That said, I loved Liam and Grant (seriously, Grant is such a fave) and the way the different points of view from the main characters and even the villain added depth to the story. It made the whole reading experience richer and kept me invested until the end.

If you’re looking for a paranormal romance with fated mates, dark magic, and plenty of drama, Bound by Curse is a thrilling conclusion to an emotional, twist-filled series! Just be prepared for a few bumps along the way. 😉

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[Leigha PageTurning Mama · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where do I start... from bound by fate through to bound by curse I flew through every emotion possible. From angry to confused, happy to sad and back around again multiple times. It takes alot for an author to fully submerge its reader into feeling like they are there in the world they write about but Aisling did that and so much more for me.

The keystone pack series brings together fated mates, but with a cruel curse looming over the werewolf pack, its never as simple as falling for the one your fated to be with.

Unravelling the story line and putting each puzzle piece together as you embark on this journey with the characters as you both learn about their lives and how the past is involved in the big puzzle.

The plot twists throughout this series kept me hanging on the edge of my chair. And the spicy scenes had me feeling hot hot hot. I found it very hard to put them down from begining to end. Im genuinely sad its come to an end.

Thank you Aisling I definitely wont forget this book in a hurry. You bought my love for books back and I cannot wait to read more of your books.

[*L* · Rating 2 out of 5]

I should have DNF'd on the first book but I hate leaving questions unanswered. Turns out the third book does that anyway 🤷‍♀️

This did not need to be a 3 book series, there was so much repetition the scenes said but just from someone else's perspective. So many different POVs too. Honestly, the whole series was just so bleeding frustrating. I'm also not a big fan of the main characters having relations with someone who isn't the MMC either. Now I know she was under the influence of a powerful spell making her feel like it was a bond but urgh, there were just so many scenes!

[BECCA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly do not have words on how much I LOVED this book and series as a whole! The emotional rollercoaster was wild and I don't think I have ever been so conflicted about a villain! From happy to crying and from hot to angry you get it all! The multiple points of view from not only the main two love interests but also from the villain and other side characters, adds so much depth and uniqueness to the story and makes reading this series a full blown experience for the reader.

[sophslilbookcorner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely the best book of the series. All of the plans come together and it is really fast paced with all of the action, especially the last half. The key stone pack are back, hybrids are being created and war is at their doorstep, but they have wolves, hybrids and witches in their corner to help them win.

Jasper is desperate to be out from underneath his father's thumb and will do anything, including end his own life.

[Laci Steimel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love how the author made us feel the emotions of the story. I definitely Italy hated Felix, and was confused about Jasper. But I looove Liam and Grant. Plenty of action, and steam, with some pretty amazing plot twists. Never knew what was going to happen. That ending was phenomenal and answered so many questions I had throughout the series! So well-done!

[Dana Kemble · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay so the story itself was pretty good. Author should have someone new look at the grammer and plot. Book 1 stated Liam told Erica about the curse but book 2 acted as if she didn't know when Jasper told her about it. There were so many grammatical errors it was as if no one proofread it at all. Other than those few things it was a really good read

[Mrs Natalie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed most of the series. I do feel like it could have been a duology rather than a trilogy as the story didn't really progress much in book 2, and I struggled to get through that one. But it was worth pushing through to the last book, which was great!

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I cant believe I’ve read all 3 books so many things wrong with these books , it was all over the place

[Katy Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

love it

I love this series. It was well written and drew me in instantly. I loved the characters and the way they grew throughout the series.

[Emily Shatek · Rating 3 out of 5]

So much crying from all the main characters.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

The final book in the key stone pack series. I was so sad that it had to end. I think this book was more fast paced that the previous 2, and I was so happy for Erica to finally be content.