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The Cursed Reign #1
The Beast of Bailor
In the Kingdom of Bailor, where magic has been tainted by the Curse of the Beast, the humans fear what they don’t understand. Wyn spent her life hiding in the shadows, until a deadly outburst forces her to flee and seek out the only person who can teach her how to control her magic - The Cursed Prince.
Rian Dimitrius has ruled over this kingdom for two centuries. His humanity wanes as the curse becomes stronger, threatening to drive him to madness. With Wyn's arrival at the castle, Rian regains hope that freedom from the darkness may be possible. But hope is a dangerous thing, when enemies lurk around every corner and his people grow tired of their Prince’s absence.
Through power struggles and chaos, only one constant remains - Wyn’s power may be the answer Rian has been searching for. Will she learn to control it, or will they be consumed by The Beast of Bailor?
Rian Dimitrius has ruled over this kingdom for two centuries. His humanity wanes as the curse becomes stronger, threatening to drive him to madness. With Wyn's arrival at the castle, Rian regains hope that freedom from the darkness may be possible. But hope is a dangerous thing, when enemies lurk around every corner and his people grow tired of their Prince’s absence.
Through power struggles and chaos, only one constant remains - Wyn’s power may be the answer Rian has been searching for. Will she learn to control it, or will they be consumed by The Beast of Bailor?
297 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 21, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Beast of Bailor is a why choose romantasy. It’s very fast paced. I would not call this a slow burn. They’re very forthright about how they feel with their actions and words. Wyn (I wish her full name was earlier in the book cause it’s so beautiful and I love it!!!) is anxiety-riddled, with unpredictable powers, searching for the prince to mentor her after suffering from a pretty terrible life, and incident (TW for SA as the scene is described.) She blooms into a confident FMC, and is very relatable at times. Rian is adorable, but obviously troubled because of his curse. His character is just so babygirl. Also, I think I’m in love with Jaelyn. He is so swoon-worthy (the garden scene???? 🥵).
The plot itself is easy enough to follow; man is cursed, isolated himself for centuries, girl comes into his life and changes things, they have an undeniable pull for each other, and a war is brewing. It was like several of the mainstream romantasy books mashed into one, in a good way. Like all the good parts of them compiled into a book. It has a cohesive plot, has pretty great spice scenes, and was entertaining to read. It will be interesting to see what the next book will bring after that ending. There were a lot of things touched on that could be great set ups for future storylines.
Some grammatical errors and typos seemed to have slipped through the cracks in editing, which had me rereading some things to make sense of it, but overall it was good. (And it definitely shows it’s not AI, thank gods). Excited for the next one! Would recommend to anyone who wants a fast paced romantasy involving fae.
The plot itself is easy enough to follow; man is cursed, isolated himself for centuries, girl comes into his life and changes things, they have an undeniable pull for each other, and a war is brewing. It was like several of the mainstream romantasy books mashed into one, in a good way. Like all the good parts of them compiled into a book. It has a cohesive plot, has pretty great spice scenes, and was entertaining to read. It will be interesting to see what the next book will bring after that ending. There were a lot of things touched on that could be great set ups for future storylines.
Some grammatical errors and typos seemed to have slipped through the cracks in editing, which had me rereading some things to make sense of it, but overall it was good. (And it definitely shows it’s not AI, thank gods). Excited for the next one! Would recommend to anyone who wants a fast paced romantasy involving fae.
Review of advance copy received from Author
2,5 ⭐ ARC Review
The Beast of Bailor is the first book in the Cursed Reign series by Sabrina Lynn.
The book is interesting but somehow I feel like I started reading from the middle of the book.
Maybe she should have introduced us a little to the world she created and given us a smaller introduction to how that world got to where the book begins.
We learn some things while reading but I still think that a large part of the story is missing.
Some of the characters' monologues are somewhat repetitive, which sometimes drags out the events in the book completely unnecessarily. So we get the impression that at some moments the plot develops nicely and then drags on and seems a bit boring.
I think this book, like the series itself, has great potential to develop the story, but it needs to be complemented with events from the past and an explanation of who is in power in other parts of the world and why.
The Beast of Bailor is the first book in the Cursed Reign series by Sabrina Lynn.
The book is interesting but somehow I feel like I started reading from the middle of the book.
Maybe she should have introduced us a little to the world she created and given us a smaller introduction to how that world got to where the book begins.
We learn some things while reading but I still think that a large part of the story is missing.
Some of the characters' monologues are somewhat repetitive, which sometimes drags out the events in the book completely unnecessarily. So we get the impression that at some moments the plot develops nicely and then drags on and seems a bit boring.
I think this book, like the series itself, has great potential to develop the story, but it needs to be complemented with events from the past and an explanation of who is in power in other parts of the world and why.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Super excited for the next book!!!
In all honesty, I was worried at first because I thought it was going to have too much smut, given how the first few chapters started out, but it had just the right amount and was very evenly spaced out. And as the story progressed, it managed to stress me out in all the best possible ways. Also I really loved how it began to feel like a "Why Choose" book, which is honestly one of my favorite types of romance.
The only qualm I have is that I wish there was a bit more to the plot in this book, as it did feel at times as if it escalated and de-escalated a little too fast, but I'm happy with the cliffhanger at the end to let me know that there is much more plot to come and I am here for it.
All-in-all, I am fully looking forward to the next book and any future books written by this author.
In all honesty, I was worried at first because I thought it was going to have too much smut, given how the first few chapters started out, but it had just the right amount and was very evenly spaced out. And as the story progressed, it managed to stress me out in all the best possible ways. Also I really loved how it began to feel like a "Why Choose" book, which is honestly one of my favorite types of romance.
The only qualm I have is that I wish there was a bit more to the plot in this book, as it did feel at times as if it escalated and de-escalated a little too fast, but I'm happy with the cliffhanger at the end to let me know that there is much more plot to come and I am here for it.
All-in-all, I am fully looking forward to the next book and any future books written by this author.
Review of advance copy received from Author
The Beast of Bailor combines romance, magic, and political intrigue within an atmospheric castle setting. Readers who enjoy emotionally wounded characters (hello Shadow Daddy), slow-burn relationship development (yes, there’s two), and expanding fantasy worlds will likely find plenty to enjoy. The later portions of the story were some of my favorite sections as the political stakes and world began to grow. While I found myself wanting more context and more development earlier in the book, its emotional core and mysteries kept me reading... And reading... And reading.
P.S. Jaelyn? *Chef’s Kiss*
P.S. Jaelyn? *Chef’s Kiss*
November 7, 2026
🌶️🌶️
✨ Fast paced
🖤 FMC relatable due to her anxiety, though can be annoying at times. But I think that fits perfectly with how human she is in comparison to the others. She’s just trying to navigate an entirely different world
🫣 Spent most of the pick struggling to pick Rian or Jaelyn — much like the FMC, which made her considerably more relatable! (Why choose/love triangle tropes)
🤔 so incredibly intrigued by Volcar’s Queen and why she is the way she is
CLIFFHANGER ENDING😭 cannot wait for the next book!
✨ Fast paced
🖤 FMC relatable due to her anxiety, though can be annoying at times. But I think that fits perfectly with how human she is in comparison to the others. She’s just trying to navigate an entirely different world
🫣 Spent most of the pick struggling to pick Rian or Jaelyn — much like the FMC, which made her considerably more relatable! (Why choose/love triangle tropes)
🤔 so incredibly intrigued by Volcar’s Queen and why she is the way she is
CLIFFHANGER ENDING😭 cannot wait for the next book!
August 24, 2026
4.5⭐️
I really enjoyed The Beast of Bailor! As a beta reader, it was so much fun watching the story develop and advance and I loved seeing how everything came together. I’ll admit I struggled a little with some of the characters, not because they were necessarily badly written but because certain personality types just aren’t my personal favorite. That said, the story kept me invested and I’m always here for some sword crossing and a good why-choose!
I really enjoyed The Beast of Bailor! As a beta reader, it was so much fun watching the story develop and advance and I loved seeing how everything came together. I’ll admit I struggled a little with some of the characters, not because they were necessarily badly written but because certain personality types just aren’t my personal favorite. That said, the story kept me invested and I’m always here for some sword crossing and a good why-choose!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This I received as an arc was a very good book. A little out of my element on some things, but all in all, it was very fast-paced. You basically get to the point of the story. It is definitely a good fantasy book. If you like some spice, it is definitely in there. Thank you so much for allowing me to review your book!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Well written and thought out. I really enjoy the characters and their interactions. As much as I don't like Cliffhangers this does make me more interested in book 2.
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