Rose & Covenant

Curse & Kingdom #2

by Ember Blackthorn

A tangled curse.
Three enchanted brothers.
And one ordinary girl at the center of it all…

In this lush sequel to Curse & Kingdom, Marigold is drawn back into the wondrous—and dangerous—world of Therador, that intoxicating realm of magic and monsters.

She’s also drawn back to the three cursed brothers who brought her there in the first the devilish assassin, the captivating warrior, and the brooding prince.

In Therador, Marigold has power beyond her wildest dreams. But as she uncovers the mysteries of that power, she also begins to unravel the secrets of the brothers and the mesmerizing magic that binds them all.

And in this land of curses and enchanted bargains, no one’s heart is safe…


This captivating New Adult Fantasy series is intended to be read in order and becomes steamier as the series progresses!

Genres: Romantasy, Fantasy, Romance

546 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 15, 2022

Reviews

[Avanlea Cary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m actually obsessed with this series. I love it so much. I will say though I’ve had to take breaks due to being so mad at the characters for not communicating. Lots of issues would have been solved if they all just talked. But this is so so so good

[Aly · Rating 5 out of 5]

The continuation of Curse &Kingdom 💙 I fell in love with this story after finding a tiny snippet in a Facebook add and have been obsessed ever since! I follow a bit through KindleVella but am absolutely living for the release of each season as individual books 🥰 R&C picked up beautifully (obviously) with Isaac and Esmer being unceremoniously dragged in.

Can we just take a sec to acknowledge how AMAZING Isaac is? This man travel all the way to Goldie’s home just to check on her, then followed her to a literal different world to make sure his friends were safe, and attacked a power tripping sorcerer with a freaking laptop! He’s a badass golden retriever bestie and he deserves all the HEA possible. (I’m looking at you Ember…BE NICE TO ISAAC.)

The developments between Goldie and each of the brothers were intense and so stressful to the point of a certain agreement being made 👀 personally I think it was a mistake but I’m hoping they fix it quick… so much happened and so much is still to come that I can’t wait to keep reading!

[Yen Montano · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this book too. I’m glad she didn’t return home forever, I need her with these men. I think the whole story was good, I still don’t know where things are going though so that’s a plus. One thing I noticed about this author is she loves to leave sentences unfinished. Like i understand the suspense and that they will be answered in the future but she does it for like every important conversation, Im getting a little tired of it honestly. Anyway though, I love Alastor but this guy really had to make promises that now he doesn’t want and is ruining my happiness with him and Marigold. I need her to stop numbing herself from him, like he said he loved her!!! Again don’t know what’s to come, although I am excited to see Oak leave, grow and maybe him and Esmer can reconnect🤷🏽‍♀️. My only worry is that everyone is separated so the blood promise can’t be undone yet…

[Libby · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 ⭐️ In this book, we get a bit more depth from the characters compared to Book 1, though they still feel flat at times. Marigold, who lacked dimension in the first book, shows development in this one, which I appreciated. The story isn’t as well rounded and written as others I have read in this similar category.
That aside, I still really enjoyed the uniqueness and originality of this series; and the action never takes a break. One consistent strength is how each book leaves you excited to dive into the next. The final chapters and endings have been the most engaging parts in both books so far.
With multiple storylines unfolding, I’m excited to see how everything plays out and look forward to continuing the series.

[Ashley Heider Kenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m still really enjoying the second book in the Curse & Kingdom series. Even though this one turns up the heat a bit, it feels even more emotionally layered than the first, which I’ve really appreciated. I’m loving where the plot is headed, and Alistair is definitely my favorite brother so far — there’s just something about his complexity that stands out.

I still don’t fully understand what makes Marigold so special, and that question lingers in the back of my mind. It’s not a huge issue, just a small bugaboo I can’t shake. That said, it’s not enough to take away from how much I’m enjoying the story. I’ll definitely be reading the rest of the series — I just really hope the fifth book doesn’t take too long to come out!

[Sidney Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one would be a 3.5 ⭐ rounded up to a 4 star review for good reads. Book 2 started to give answers that were missing in the first one, and it felt much more stable in terms of trying to accomplish a goal and understanding the journey to get there instead of "where in the world is this book going" lol. The romances between the FMC and the MMCs (yes, plural) also became more defined and it was interesting to read about. Thank God also she has some power and isn't a helpless human. I'm also really happy that this book was left off in a new Kingdom and we somewhat understand the goal moving forward. I'm very excited to read the 3rd book but have to break to read a book for book club.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m officially emotionally invested in this series. We learn that one of Marigold’s best friends is holding a rather large secret that changes a lot for her. The men make a (rather stupid) decision that makes everything worse. All the while poor Marigold is just trying to do what she thinks will make everything better for everyone. Nothing is easy for anyone in this story and I’m really not sure about how I want everything to turn out.

The second installment in the series was even better than the first, major props to the author for that achievement. Well written and the characters have depth, I recommend this series so far.

[Paige Bays · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed it. I love all the details of Therador; the castles, flowers, dresses. Ember really makes it come alive.
I thought there was going to be more action but all the relationships between the characters makes up for it.

[Amy Kalb · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't get enough

This series has me screaming! I can't wait to get into the third book but sad at the same time, that it is almost over

[Genesis Paola · Rating 2 out of 5]

So disappointed

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

great read! can't wait to get to the next one!

[Sarah Catron · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not ok 😭

[Tifani Dyson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 2 was just as good as book one - enjoying these characters and the developments. Looking forward to seeing where this goes.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't put this series down. But im getting bored with the "spice" if you can call it that lol. Its like the never ending tease. lol

[Kira · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was looking forward to this book after the first one, and though it wasn't quite as good, it definitely didn't disappoint. I thought the first half was pretty slow, but the second half picked up and was a lot of fun.