Cursed by the Crown

Kumari's Kitsune, Book 1

By: Hanleigh Bradley

Narrated by: Elizabeth LaRose

"I’m not like other women; I’m Kumari, Queen of the Realm, and I’m cursed."

Trust was a liberty that as Kumari, Bae could not afford, especially after the murder of Bae’s mother, the late Kumari. The Kumari bloodline had to continue regardless of the cost, even if it was the life of someone she loved.

There were only two things that a Kumari should trust; magic and her seven mates. The race was on for Bae to find and claim her seven mates before she had to defend her realm from an unknown enemy. With them, she still might not win, but alone she would definitely fail.

©2018 Hanleigh Bradley (P)2020 Hanleigh Bradley

Superbly enjoyable

This was very enjoyable and a great story of magic and prophecy and it was very well done with the narrator doing the story right

Love and betrayal!

This is the story of the Kumari, her ascension to the crown, her search for the prophecy and the seven mates she chooses along the way. Bae is mourning the death of her mother and trying to comprehend the importance of what she's about to do. As the new Kumari, it is up to Bae to go in search of the prophecy with her brother, Kael, as her protector, her sister, Adelaide, as her advisor and surrounded by over twenty guards. It is the day of her Commencement, her formal ascension to the crown, and three delegates from each tribe have come to negotiate for the needs of their people. Of all 21, Prince Armel stands out with his sparkling eyes and long glances. Bae's magic, and that of her Kitzune, is leading her to her mate. The descriptions of her interactions with her possible mates, their personalities, their likes, their inner thoughts are very well-written and  As they continue along their journey, there are a few disagreements and a plot is being hatched. With a cliffhanger ending, the next book can't come quickly enough! The narration is wonderfully done by Elizabeth LaRose. She gives each character a distinct voice and a perfect accent!  

Good start

There’s a good amount of world building in the story which I enjoyed a lot. It did take me a little bit to really get into the story but once I did I didn’t want it to stop. There is a rough cliffhanger at the end which drove me a little crazy. Bae’s adventure is really interesting and I’m excited to see where it will ultimately lead. There’s some really great character interactions so overall a very good start to a good series.

so fun

really enjoyed getting to know these characters and the kitsune. I do so love a kitsune story loved the twists and turns and excitement in this one.

Oriental RH

This was a very different PNR/RH from anything I have read. The 7 kingdoms each host the new 'queen' each choose 7 suiters. 1 from each kingdom will become her mates.
This book has the claiming of her first 2 mates. The 1st warrior the 2nd a scholar.
If you think it's going to be that easy you're wrong.
1st is a prophecy that tells of her doom, the end of her line, and death of magic Also few other things.
2nd is a conspiracy from within who mean her to fail and or death to someone important to her rule.
3rd an unknown evil able to not only kill in the most viel way but able to kill the magic and preventing their soul's rebirth so to say.
Last the attacks on her people.
The fate of her people, herself, and magic its self is in her hands with the aid of her 7 mates.