This book swept me away from the very first page. It’s a sweeping fantasy full of curses, immortal kings, and mermaid princesses bound by fate. The story follows Edmar, a dragon cursed to live through endless cycles of tragic love, and Emmy, a mermaid whose power burns as fiercely as her pain. Their worlds collide in a storm of magic, betrayal, and longing. The world of Agondray feels enormous, filled with kingdoms and mythic creatures, yet the heart of the story stays close to its two leads, whose connection burns brighter than the jewels and wings that define them.

I’ll be honest, the writing hooked me. The author’s language flows like music at times. It’s lush but never pretentious. The imagery of waves, wings, and storms paints scenes I could almost taste and feel. Huston’s pacing takes its time. There are quiet stretches where the tension hums under the surface, and I liked that. It felt deliberate, like watching a storm gather before it breaks. The dialogue, though at times formal, fits the epic tone. The emotional beats land hard. Grief, hope, love, and desperation all tangled together. It made me ache for the characters, especially Emmy, whose pain and restraint felt heartbreakingly real.

That said, I had moments where I wanted to shake the characters. They circle around their fates, and the world’s mythology can feel dense, almost overwhelming with its many names and histories. But even in those moments, I couldn’t look away. The story carries an emotional weight that builds quietly until it explodes. Huston doesn’t just tell a tale of magic, she dives into what it means to carry guilt, to long for freedom, and to love in spite of everything that says you shouldn’t.

By the time I closed the book, I felt wrung out but satisfied. It’s the kind of story that leaves you staring at the last line for a while before you move. I’d recommend A Curse of Wings & Gems to anyone who loves romantic fantasy with deep lore and a bittersweet edge. If you enjoy stories that mix beauty with sorrow, this one will stick with you. It’s a haunting, lovely book that feels like it was written with both pain and hope in every line.

Pages: 842 | ASIN : B0FVTRQZF9