The Curse of Ophelia

The Curse of Ophelia, Book 1

By: Nicole Platania

Narrated by: Alex Kydd, Desiree Ketchum

The war is over. The curse is lifted. Malakai is gone.

It's been two years since Ophelia has seen the boy she loves. When a treaty was signed ending the war and lifting the curse on Mystique Warriors, Malakai left to attempt the sacred ritual known as the Undertaking.

He never returned, and the Undertaking was forbidden. Ophelia's world crumbled around her.

Since then, she has pursued a fruitless search for answers. When the deadly curse resurfaces only on her, Ophelia finds solace in the idea that when she dies, she may finally be reunited with her lost love. Then, a messenger appears, telling her that she alone may be the one to save her people.

With her closest friends by her side, Ophelia embarks on a race against death—one that will not only challenge her physically, but make her question the Mystique leaders, the Angels, and her belief in love.

Can she win the fight against fate before the curse takes her life, or will the betrayals exposed along the way kill her first?

Contains mature themes.

©2022 Nicole Platania (P)2022 Tantor Media

Almost

While the book was nearly a five-star experience, I felt that forgiveness was extended rather quickly at the end. I would have preferred a more extended display of remorse (begging and groveling). The sense of betrayal was profound. This book reminded me of "The Shattered Bones" but with friends. The "friends" had a similar feel to the Quest Squad from Onyx Storm, though not as humorous. Groveling and well placed humor would have made this book 5 stars.