Queen B’s Decree: Nightcurse felt perfect for fall. It’s set in a gloomy academy, has a witchy mystery to be solved, and with revenants (vampires-ish??), you have this age-old feeling from the characters.
Emrys was perfect. He’s a Victorian-age revenant who stopped aging at the age of 17, but has lived 150ish years since. So he’s this interesting combo of world-weary, naive, loving but aloof, and resistant to change but wanting more. I could easily see why Aubrey (a shapeshifter!) was obsessed with him, I was too. I loved seeing their relationship change from “little boy pulling her pigtails” energy to “I’ll protect him with my life” vibes. SWOON.
But I think what got me so hard was Emrys’ memories, and how he felt about his death. Honestly, wow, brought me to tears at times.
I really enjoyed the mystery, and felt like I never knew what to expect. But all through it I knew I was gonna enjoy myself. I’m definitely open to reading more from this author.
Book: Nightcurse by Emma Hinds
Series: standalone
Genre: Paranormal
Plot Devices/Tropes: forced proximity