Cursed
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Jennifer L. Armentrout
A compelling novel from Jennifer L. Armentrout, the New York Times bestselling author of the Covenant and Lux series. Dying sucks - and high school senior Ember McWilliams knows firsthand. After a fatal car accident, her gifted little sister brought her back. Now anything Ember touches dies. And that, well, really blows. Ember operates on a no-touch policy with all living things - including boys. When Hayden Cromwell shows up, quoting Oscar Wilde and claiming her curse is a gift, she thinks he's a crazed cutie. But when he tells her he can help control it, she's more than interested. There's just one catch: Ember has to trust Hayden's adopted father, a man she's sure has sinister reasons for collecting children with abilities even weirder than hers. But when Ember learns the accident that turned her into a freak may not have been an accident at all, she's not sure who to trust. Someone wanted her dead, and the closer she gets to the truth, the closer she is to losing not only her heart, but her life. For real this time.
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Author
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Pages
240
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Published Date
2013-05-09
ISBN
1444781480 9781444781489
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"Giving this the recognition it deserves - it’s a fantastic read. "
Starryowl
"This book is a short, fast paced YA supernatural story that is a quick read. It seemed to be a retelling and from what I noticed online it’s mentioned to be a re-imagining of the Arthurian legend. I am not 100% familiar with that fable so I cannot agree. What I did notice is this was very similar to the X-Men (the movie not the comic). <br/><br/>Ember being Rogue and Hayden being Bobby but with different powers. The mansion (similar to the Xavier institute) located deeply away from outsiders filled with kids who have different powers. Although the kids go to the small towns high school which is normal and the gifted kids only use/practice their powers at home and not in front of non gifted people. None of them have abilities that make them look different though like X-Men characters so they blend in society. <br/><br/>The supernatural aspects of the book are definitely interesting, but not necessarily unique. That didn’t take away from my interest in reading it.<br/><br/>Ember’s power is obviously a tremendous problem which is a large focus of the book but not main plot.<br/><br/>The romance between Ember and Hayden is filled with the sparks and intensity of most young love with a forbidden factor. Similarly to being told “no, you need to stay away” and the kids not listening relates to many teens rebelling against their parents when they want something. <br/><br/>The fact that they can only touch for short amounts of time heightens the tension between the two. Hayden is shown to be obsessed with Ember and have strong feelings immediately. She's instantly attracted to Hayden, but it takes some time for her to trust and love him. That gives their relationship a little more depth and authenticity. It’s not instant love on both sides and Hayden had years to think about her and watch from afar. <br/><br/>I enjoy this authors books and picked this one for a quick read. Although this isn’t my favorite book of hers, the story kept me interested in finding the truth and if their relationship would last and not end tragedy."
Kristy West
"This book does NOT get the credit it deserves!!! It is so good and no one knows about it😩 "
Faith Sappington
