Think twice if…
- Content warnings: Sexual content, Violence, Attempted murder, Murder, Death, Child death, Kidnapping, Captivity, Magical coercion, Blood, Betrayal, Toxic relationships, Near-death experiences, Alcohol use, Substance abuse
Curse & Kingdom
by Ember Blackthorn
Book 1 in Curse & Kingdom
Marigold is deeply normal until three cursed brothers make that everyone’s problem.
Goodreads 4.0/5 590 ratings
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Is this story right for you?
A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Series statusOngoing series
Spice1/5 · Slow seduction
PacingFast
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Slow burn
- Why Choose / Reverse Harem
- Low
- Slow seduction
- Obsessed
- Brooding prince
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- Fated mates
- Tension / anticipation
- Book hangover incoming
- Warrior/fighter
- Protective love interest
- Playful / funny
- Adrenaline rush
- Assassin/spy
- Push and pull
- Possessive/protective
- Cursed
- Only soft for them
- Anticipation
- Playful banter
- Longing glances
- Dirty talk (sweet/playful)
Fantasy promise
- Romantasy
- Reverse harem / why choose
- Royal court / palace
- Portal fantasy
- Other
- Cursed love interest
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- Forest / wilderness
- High fantasy
- Magic bond
- Small town / village
- Forced proximity
Reading experience
- First person
- Fast
- Magical
- Witty
- Moderate
- Medium
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- Bookworm/scholar
- MC 20-30
- Humorous
- Innocent / sheltered
- Polyamorous
- Romantic
- Fast-paced
- Curse-breaker
- Adventurous
- Character-driven
- Reluctant chosen one
- Swoony
- Punchy
- Mysterious
- Tense
- Cursed bloodline
- Bargain with consequences
- Protect at all costs
- Cliffhanger warning
- Series binge material
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Book details
- Publisher
- Ember Casey
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book