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The Dark Queen has risen. War is coming.
Desperate to save her people and secure allies, Kitarni must forge her position as leader of the coven and lady of Mistvellen. The only way to do that is to marry him.
The man who betrayed her … and the one who has her heart.
With demons roaming the land and humans on a witch hunt, their only means of survival lies in Death’s fabled crown. The only problem is, it’s hidden in the Under World, and the price of entry might be too much to bear.
Only the cursed one can save her people.
Only the wolf lord can save her.
Title: The Fated and the Damned
Author: Chloe Hodge
Series: Cursed Blood #2
Publication Date: February 16th, 2023 Genres: Dark, Fantasy Romance
Format: eBook, Paperback, Hardcover
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Rating: 17/20
Review:
This a dark tale of vengence, of menacing evil and the dark queen's thirst for all consuming power. Book 2 picks up a couple of months after where book 1 ended. Kitharni is still processing some of the actions of those around her. But despite that she is still determined to keep her coven safe, because as the fanatical cultists get ever more bolder with their Dark Queen back at the helm. Kitarni has to make tough decisions and if that means entering into an arranged marriage with a person she has very complicated feelings for, she will do it. This is where the book really benefitted from having multiple POVs as we got to learn more of the motivations of both. I found the story sucked me in from the start as I was already so invested in all the characters having read book 1 and I was genuinely worried for their safety! book 2 felt alot more action packed and with higher stakes, I was able to read this in two sittings. It had great flow and pacing. The dynamics between all the characters worked really well too, Kitarni was wonderful witch who grows into a strong and capable leader and I loved seeing that. Of course Dante wasn't bad either! I was really glad he got to play a bigger role in the events that unfolded. Overall I really enjoyed this, and as a duology it is the perfect length for those looking for a steamy fantasy read that is engaging and fast paced, but who dont want to commit to a long series.
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About Chloe Hodge:
Chloe Hodge was born in Adelaide, South Australia to New Zealand parents and a Hungarian heritage.
In 2017 she completed a Bachelor of Journalism & Professional Writing at the University of South Australia, receiving recognition as a high performing student in the top 10 percentile. She was a finalist for the Julie Duncan Memorial Award, and holds a lifetime membership to the Golden Key International Honour Society. Hodge then proceeded to work for the Australian Broadcast Corporation (ABC) as a radio producer in Adelaide, before spending some time in regional SA as a broadcast news reporter. Thereafter, she worked as a journalist for a technical grape and wine magazine before founding her own small editing business, Chloe’s Chapters, and starting a career as a Young Adult Fantasy author.
She now spends her time crafting fantastical novels brimming with magic and mystery, and building worlds rich with colour and history. Hodge creates a character cast full of underdogs and the morally grey---always seeking to triumph over evil, or perhaps live long enough to see them become it.
Hodge lives in Brisbane, QLD, with her husband and two dogs. She can be found at chloehodge.com or you can contact her on her Bookstagram account @chloeschapters
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