Review: Cursed by Elizabeth Adams

My rating: 5 stars / It was amazing

Synopsis

The Darcy family has a secret…

 
For generations, they have been plagued by a Curse. They cannot undo it. They cannot cure it. They can only endure and hope Fate has mercy on their tortured souls.

Hertfordshire is a peaceful county, until Netherfield is suddenly filled with eligible bachelors. Or perhaps not so eligible…

Elizabeth Bennet would like a wealthy husband as much as the next lady, but this may be more than she bargained for.

My Review

Confession: I spent the summer binge-reading Pride & Prejudice variations. It all started with the previous book in this series, Think of Me. Then I just couldn't get enough of them! After all the books and novellas read and authors tried out, Elizabeth Adams is still my favorite. And now we have a new addition to the Collection of Unusual Tales- Cursed. I love the creativity and twists the author adds that puts our dear Lizzy and Darcy in new situations that they navigate with their same personality traits that make them so beloved. There's a hint of the paranormal with the curse that plagues the Darcy family history (and Darcy himself), but the setting and characters are grounded in Regency reality. I adore the loyalty and protective nature of Colonel Fitzwilliam. Darcy is moody as ever, with an added reason to be cranky. Elizabeth is sassy and a little impulsive, but also thoughtful and compassionate. I loved seeing how the curse would affect the impressions Darcy and Elizabeth have of each other, and interfere with their journey to happily ever after. A must-read for fans of Austen and retellings of the classics!

Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.

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