Marissa Meyer is a gifted storyteller. Her novels always have such detailed world building. This story is full of magic, dark ones, old Gods, gifts from those Gods, fair folks, romance, and danger. I was immediately mesmerized by Serilda. A storyteller shunned by most of her community, but loved by children for her wild tales. She has a gift, but some would say it is a curse, to be able to tell a tale that captures the attention of those around her. She knows her life is meant to be dull and poor, but she dreams of more. The relationship between Serilda and Gild was charming. The two of them so lonely, but also so intrigued by the other. Serilda wonders who he could possible be, Gild wonders who this weaver of words is. They are similar in their hatred for the Erlking and their ability to spin (one straw into gold, one words into wonder). Both are blessed by Gods, and soon find out what the Erlking really plans to do and are trapped in intrigue and court politics hoping to stop the terrible release of a true monster. The book did drag at moments, but quickly flew back into action. Also, this book was dark with many elements of horror. I thought at one point it could not get any worse, only to be proven wrong. It was refreshing having a fantasy novel that was not afraid to push boundaries and really scar the main characters inside and out. Serilda had to fight tooth and nail to survive and lost so much in the process; she is good and ready for revenge come book two. I cannot wait to see where Cursed takes this storyline. A unique and imaginative retelling of the Rumplestiltskin tale. Lots of twists and turns, evil and good, darkness and light, with moral ambiguity thrown in to heighten the whole novel.
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