A Curse so Cruel 

by Mia Hartson 

A Curse So Cruel was such a fun mix of dark, dramatic, and just plain entertaining. Shade is not your typical badass heroine, she’s clumsy, loves snacks way too much, and would rather be curled up with a book than fighting shadow monsters. But that’s honestly what makes her so relatable and easy to root for.

Then there are her professors… four ridiculously hot, dangerous shadow warriors who are supposed to be her enemies/fated mates. The catch? They’re convinced she’s basically a walking curse thanks to a prophecy, so instead of swooning over her, they’re constantly fighting their feelings. It adds a ton of tension, drama, and angst, and I was here for it.

Shade does give in to them a little too quickly sometimes, but by the end she’s really starting to stand on her own, which makes me excited to see how she keeps growing in the next book.

If you like reverse harems with dark academia vibes, messy relationships, and a heroine who refuses to let the world crush her spirit, this one’s worth picking up. I’m definitely grabbing the next in the series!