Plus, I read this thinking it was a standalone, and discovering there’s a cliffhanger ending did not endear the book to me. I also found the writing stilted at times. It’s a retelling of Rumpelstiltskin set in a Germanic fantasy world, only sometimes the characters speak in a weirdly modern way and it really threw me off. But love wasn’t meant to be part of the bargain.ĪRC received in exchange for an honest review – thank you! In despair, Serilda unwittingly summons a mysterious young man to her aid. The king locks Serilda in a castle dungeon and orders her to spin straw into gold, or be killed for lying. When one of Serilda’s stories draws the attention of the devastating Erlking, she finds herself swept away into a world of enchantment, where ghouls prowl the earth, and ravens track her every move. Romance and adventure collide in this stunning finale to the Rumpelstilskin-inspired fairy tale.Cursed by the god of lies, a miller’s daughter has developed a talent for storytelling – but are all of her tales as false as they appear? If the Erlking succeeds, it could change the mortal realm forever.Ĭan Serilda find a way to use her storytelling gifts for good-once and for all? And can Serilda and Gild break the spells that tether their spirits to the castle before the Endless Moon finds them truly cursed? He also seeks vengeance against the seven gods who have long trapped the Dark Ones behind the veil. Meanwhile, Serilda is determined to work with Gild to help him solve the mystery of his forgotten name and past.īut soon it becomes clear that the Erlking doesn’t only want to use Serilda to bring back his one true love. In Cursed, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer brings the haunting fairytale-inspired Gilded duology to a thrilling conclusion that will have fans-old and new-spinning.īe still now, and I will tell you a tale.įollowing a shocking turn of events, Serilda finds herself ensnared in a deadly game of make-believe with the Erlking, who is determined to propel her deeper into the castle’s lies. “When it comes to reimagined fairy tales, the reigning queen of the genre is Marissa Meyer.” - The New York Times This month we'll be discussing Cursed (Gilded Duology #2) by Marissa Meyer. Members receive 10% off paperback and 20% off hardback club picks. Want to read and discuss the newest teen books? Our Teen Advisory Board's book club is for you! Teens ages 12–18 meet monthly to discuss our current pick and select the following month's pick. This event is free and open to the public.

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