A Heart so Fierce & Broken (Cursebreakers #2) by Brigid Kemmerer - Restarting November 18th 2021

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Danique wrote: "Chapter 6 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Oh, that must have been a good surprise then! Same, and it's even weirder when Rhen seems so aloof somehow, and so distant, compared to what he was like in the end of the last one
Would you believe that it did not once occur to me that Lia Mara could become Queen? Not even once? I felt so stupid realising that that could actually happen (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Katie wrote: "Finished! .."

Same, I really loved this too! I definitely hadn't expected to like this because of the different perspectives, but this was amazing!!! I can't wait to read the rest of the third one either! And it's so awesome you liked it more htis time!

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Danique wrote: "I sadly didn't have time to read, but I'll read more today!"

Awesome! :)

[Danique]

Trisha wrote: "Danique wrote: "Chapter 6 [spoilers removed]"

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(view spoiler)[ Yeah! He's acting really weird..
Nice hahaha! She is the child of a queen ;) But I understand why, she's so different from her family so far! (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Danique wrote: "Trisha wrote: "Danique wrote: "Chapter 6 [spoilers removed]"

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Right!??! I think that's one of the main good things about her though

[Danique]

Trisha wrote: "Danique wrote: "Trisha wrote: "Danique wrote: "Chapter 6 [spoilers removed]"

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Right!??! I think that's one of the main good things about her though"

Definitely! She's a good contrast to her sister and mother lol

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Danique wrote: "Trisha wrote: "Danique wrote: "Trisha wrote: "Danique wrote: "Chapter 6 [spoilers removed]"

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Right!??! I think that's one of the main good things about her though"

Defi..."

Yeah, the silent resentment is something I'm actually liking for once

[Danique]

Chapter 10
(view spoiler)[ Oh my! Rhen took Lia Mara!
I hope that soldier girl isn’t dead, because she was cute together with that soldier guy lol. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Danique wrote: "Chapter 10
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(view spoiler)[I really hadn't expected that to happen, IT WAS SO SURPRISING!! And umm..well you better find out (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Oh no (view spoiler)[ Grey has been taken, and how!! Everything is going to shit :(
But I just realized he’ll probably meet Lia Mara in Rhen’s prison!! I still don’t really understand why they treat Grey this terrible, he honestly hasn’t done anything wrong. Maybe he just wanted to get away because he spend an eternity with Rhen? Poor Grey. I honestly don’t like Rhen at this moment. I want Grey and Harper to get together, why can’t the people I want to be together get together 😭😭 (hide spoiler)]

[Katie]

Love reading these updates!! Let me know if/when you guys are going to to read the third book when in comes out??

[Danique]

Chapter 18
(view spoiler)[ Damn, I loved the meeting between Grey and Lia Mara! I do still want Grey and Harper together though :( (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Katie wrote: "Love reading these updates!! Let me know if/when you guys are going to to read the third book when in comes out??"

Yess, definitely! When is it coming out?

[Katie]

I'm pretty sure it's coming out at the end of this month. (26th maybe?)

So maybe sometime in February? or early March??

I pre-oredred it, so I'll have it close the release date!

[Danique]

Chapter 22
(view spoiler)[ CHAOS. How could Rhen do that????? I'm honestly heartbroken. I do love Grey's powers, but I feel so sad for him and Harper, and also for Rhen. I don't think he'll be accepted by his people, they're probably going to be mad about the fact that Harper hasn't brought an army and all, I feel so sad.
I still really want Harper and Grey together, I hope I'll start to like Lia Mara and Grey more...
Also, that beast that Grey could talk to will probably come back, he can probably control all those things? Idk (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Katie wrote: "I'm pretty sure it's coming out at the end of this month. (26th maybe?)

So maybe sometime in February? or early March??

I pre-oredred it, so I'll have it close the release date!"

Oeh, sounds good!

[Danique]

70%
(view spoiler)[ I do kind of like Grey and Lia Mara together, but I can’t believe the 180 Rhen’s personality has done. He’s just being trash talked and he’s painted as the bad guy in all this, it honestly makes me mad. How can he be so terrible all of the sudden????
I loved this part about Lia Mara’s sister by the way;

“Are you certain? Because you seem very different.” Her voice heats with anger. “If he laid a hand on you in violence, I will carve every bone from his body, then fill every orifice with them—”
“Nolla Verin! Must you be so graphic?”
“I am making a vow. I will do it bare-handed.”

She is loving in her own way :P (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Chapter 41
It’s 2 in the morning, so I’m going to bed now, but (view spoiler)[ I really like Iisak & I’m scared he’ll die. I feel like either Rhen or Grey will be the son of Iisak, but that would honestly be a bit too much in my opinion. Maybe Tycho will be? We still don’t know his story, so I feel like it’s bad & could be something like that. I really do like him. I still hate the thought of Grey and Rhen having to battle it all out.. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Katie wrote: "I'm pretty sure it's coming out at the end of this month. (26th maybe?)

So maybe sometime in February? or early March??

I pre-oredred it, so I'll have it close the release date!"

Yes, it's January (if I remember right)

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Danique wrote: "Oh no ..."
(view spoiler)[I think you forgot about the Grey being the heir part that was revealed in the end of the previous book...? (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Danique wrote: "Chapter 18
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Wow, you are set on it XD

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Danique wrote: "Chapter 22
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(view spoiler)[Beast? What beast? (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Holy crap!!!
(view spoiler)[ Finally some explaining!! The bitch isn’t dead! I suspected Lilith wouldn’t be out of the picture, but this was intense. Poor Rhen.. I really don’t want Grey and Lia Mara to march on him :( I’m hoping they’ll figure it out in the next book and together march on Lilith, but I honestly don’t see this turning out well for everyone.. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Danique wrote: "Holy crap!!!
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YOU FINISHED IT!!!!
(view spoiler)[Yesss The next book has me scared as to what will happen next!! The whole story, it seems like Rhen is a bit Out Of Character, but then we finally find out it's because of Lilith! (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Trisha wrote: "Danique wrote: "Oh no ..."
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(view spoiler)[ Nooo, I remembered, but Rhen etc. didn't know that! So I really didn't understand why they would hunt him down, since he was released of his oath, and he was free to go? I get now that Rhen thought he'd be sworn to Lilith (hide spoiler)]

[Danique]

Trisha wrote: "Danique wrote: "Chapter 18
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Wow, you are set on it XD"

I know lol

[Danique]

Trisha wrote: "Danique wrote: "Chapter 22
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Aaah I meant Iisak! (well I didn't know his name then, so the craver ;))

[Danique]

Trisha wrote: "Danique wrote: "Holy crap!!!
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YOU FINISHED IT!!!!
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(view spoiler)[ Yes! I was really glad of it actually, because I was mad about the fact that he changed so much suddenly, but it's good to see that there was a reason for it :)) (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Danique wrote: "Trisha wrote: "Danique wrote: "Oh no ..."
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Yeah, (view spoiler)[So they were hunting him because A) he knew the identity of the real heir and B) he might have been working for Lilith (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Danique wrote: "Trisha wrote: "Danique wrote: "Chapter 22
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Aaah I meant Iisak! (well I didn't know his name then, so the craver ;))"

Ohhh

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Danique wrote: "Trisha wrote: "Danique wrote: "Holy crap!!!
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YOU FINISHED IT!!!!
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Same!

[Evelyn]

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[Evelyn]

Started today!

[Evelyn]

Chapter 13
(view spoiler)[ Not loving this so far. I still think it's good, it's just a bit boring. I wish Rhen and Harper had POV's in this and I honestly can't believe one of his guards killed Lia Mara's guard. I was expecting Rhen to maybe listen to her, but instead he's taken her prisoner. Harper doesn't agree with Rhen I think because she wants to be friends with Lia Mara so I hope Rhen and Harper don't get in a fight even though Rhen is being an ass right niow. (hide spoiler)]

[myfortressofbooks]

It's the 9th! Although it's already evening and I've only read one chapter (😅 whoops) but I'm super excited to be back in this world. Hoping to make some more progress tonight...😊

[Evelyn]

haha no worries! Even if I finish before you, i will for sure still discuss with you :)

[Evelyn]

Chapter 25
(view spoiler)[ omg, Rhen is turning into a fat chunk of ass. Why would the author make him like this?! He already had so much development in book 1 and now it's like that doesn't even matter at all. Harper doesn't like what he's doing (obviously) and soon she's gonna hate him :(. He's turning into the villain and I don't like it at all.

Grey is now working with the whole group and he's starting to accept "your highness." As much as I love Grey, I don't want him and Rhen to fight and I do truly still want Rhen on the throne. I guess we'll see what happens. (hide spoiler)]

[Evelyn]

Chapter 37
(view spoiler)[ It's been more than 100 pages since Lia Mara and Grey have met each other, but I still feel like it's kinda too insta lovey and they're just a bit iffy to me.

I obviously love Tycho the most so far, he's just a little cinnamon roll. I really hope he doesn't get hurt. I don't care much about Jake or Iisak, though I still hope Iisak will live. I just really want to know what's happening at Ironrose right now! (hide spoiler)]

[Evelyn]

Finished
(view spoiler)[ wow, so Grey was wrong and Lilth is in fact not dead. Not excited to see where things go because Rhen has now teamed up with her and... uh just no.
Glad to see Harper doesn't hate him after all he's done. I wish Tycho was in this more after the 250 page mark. He kinda just left after that lol.
Lia Mara is now queen which is fine I guess, I mean she will obviously be a great queen, but I still don't care much for her, I just want Harper content at this point. (hide spoiler)]

[myfortressofbooks]

😅 I'm sorry I couldn't match your pace! I've been busy job hunting and this book is not really keeping my interest sadly enough. 😩

Chapter 4: (view spoiler)[
- Ugh, Tycho knowing about him makes me nervous...why would you even use the cuff at that time?!
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Chapter 5: (view spoiler)[
- Very curious about Lia Mara. I wonder how our mcs are going to react.
- I don't get why the queen and Nolla Verin are surprised by his decision. What did they expect would happen? Also, good poker face Rhen! Also, that was shorter than I anticipated but I wonder how they'll deal with Syhl Shallow now...
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Chapter 7: (view spoiler)[
- It seems Syhl Shallow have their own problems too. I don't get why they couldn't come to a peaceful agreement but I guess we wouldn't have a plot then...
- Ohhh interesting decision Lia! Can't wait to see what she'll do.
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Chapter 9: (view spoiler)[
- 😫 Oh no. I get why that was a smart decision but I don't like it.
- Poor Sorra. Poor Parish. Pls, they were so cute! 😭
- Kinda knew it couldn't have been that easy...
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Chapter 10: (view spoiler)[
- Ofc that one moment Grey decides to fight, he meets someone from Ironrose.
- Ohh I really wish that scraver ends up having a bigger part in this story somehow! I'm so curious about it/him?
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Chapter 11: (view spoiler)[
- I feel so bad for Lia Mara and Parrish omg. I really didn't expect that of Rhen.
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[Ashley W]

Chapter 3
(view spoiler)[ At least two new POVs so far (I don't count Grey since he only had one at the end).I'm not sure how I feel about Lia Mara. I like her more than her sister, which I'm not sure is fair, since she is just being the way she was raised to be. But I don't think their addition can mean anything good for Rhen, who can't keep this up for much longer. (hide spoiler)]

[myfortressofbooks]

Evelyn wrote: "Chapter 13
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(view spoiler)[Yes I agree, I'm really missing Harper's pov too! She's such a great character and I want to know what she's thinking. Also, Rhen doing his own thing is going to backfire I feel like. They're really not on the same page at the moment. 🤦🏻‍♀️ (hide spoiler)]

[myfortressofbooks]

The weather is much better for reading today so yay!

Chapter 24: (view spoiler)[
- Finally the scraver (Iisak) makes a reappearance like I wanted it!
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Chapter 25: (view spoiler)[
- Huh I guess Lia and Grey might end up being a thing?
- I can't believe we got so less of Harper. The plots gotten a bit more interesting but it doesn't compare to how much fun she is as a pov imo
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Chapter 26: (view spoiler)[
- Ohh they're getting along now! It's not a bad pairing but I'm not fully sold on it yet. Let's wait and see what happens...
- Aww, the ending scene of this chapter is beautiful. I really like the brotherhood between Tycho and Grey!
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Chapter 29: (view spoiler)[
- This town's people are so nice and brave to attempt to help Grey and crew!
- But honestly what is Rhen thinking allowing his guards to attack civilians?! I get that he's scared but really? He should really specify what is okay for them to do and what is not.
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Chapter 33: (view spoiler)[
- Omg I hate Karis Luran so much right now. She's so manipulative to both her daughters ugh. I can't believe she knew and made that situation for Lia a lesson!
- Also, I can't wait for her sister to fail spectacularly with Grey. That'd be so much fun.
(hide spoiler)]

[myfortressofbooks]

Evelyn wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[
- Yes! Rhen had good development in book one so I don't get why he's just this big ball of fear and rash actions now.
- And I really want to know Harper's thoughts because I don't get why she didn't try harder to stop Rhen from doing that to Grey and Tycho.
- I too don't want Rhen to become the bad guy. I want them to get along and be friends if not brothers. If he'd just think with his head for once pls 😩
(hide spoiler)]

[Evelyn]

@myfortressofbooks - message 193
(view spoiler)[ -haha I never was too sold on Grey and Lia Mara's thing.
-I totally agree, Harper's POV's was so great and I missed out on her this book :(
-Tycho is just so adorable and him and Grey are just too cute
-OMG Rhen is just being stupid at this point, I have no idea why he's becoming a villain :( (hide spoiler)]

[Evelyn]

myfortressofbooks wrote: "Evelyn wrote: "[spoilers removed]"
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(view spoiler)[ It made me so mad Grey and Rhen got so divided so fast. They were all each other had for half a decade and it's totally being thrown away for what? (hide spoiler)]

[myfortressofbooks]

Evelyn wrote: "myfortressofbooks wrote:
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(view spoiler)[Absolutely agree with all your points. Rhen's actions just seem out of place to me. Especially what he did to Tycho. All those years Grey was with him were just thrown out the window...😩 (hide spoiler)]

[myfortressofbooks]

Chapter 38: (view spoiler)[
- That was brutal. Poor Lia. I like her as a character even though she's not my favorite (Can't beat Harper honestly...) and she's been through a lot.
- Did I mention that I hate the queen? Because I do, very much ugh.
- I don't mind Grey and Lia but something just feels missing though I don't know what.
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Chapter 40: (view spoiler)[
- Was NOT expecting that about Iisak though I suspected the thing he was searching for was a person and not really a thing. This is so interesting! I wonder if his son will come into play in this story?
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Chapter 46: (view spoiler)[
- Again wasn't expecting that either. Luran is vicious.
- I wonder what she experienced to make her that way.
- I'm also really glad we got to see who Nolla really is. Nolla was heir only because she wasn't defiant unlike Lia.
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Chapter 47: (view spoiler)[
- Wow that chapter ending! Okay that scene totally has won me over into liking Lia now though Harper is still my favorite!
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Chapter 48: (view spoiler)[
- “Reading is not unproductive.” Why is this fact so true but still feels like it's not? The entire time I spend reading seems unproductive but I'm actually getting stuff done so...🤷🏻‍♀️
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Epilogue: (view spoiler)[Kinda expected her to be alive but not to threaten Rhen right away. (hide spoiler)]

Final thoughts: Beginning portion was not as enjoyable but it got better after. And apart from Rhen I'm pretty happy with the rest of our crew's decisions and stuff. The last few chapters have made me excited to get to the final book so that's good.

[Evelyn]

@myfortressofbooks- Message 198

haha I actually enjoyed the first half more than the second half.
Would you like to read A Vow So Bold and Deadly next month? If not, not to worry :)

[myfortressofbooks]

Evelyn wrote: "@myfortressofbooks- Message 198

haha I actually enjoyed the first half more than the second half.
Would you like to read A Vow So Bold and Deadly next month? If not, not to worry :)"


Ohh, that's interesting but everyone's reading experience is diffrent I guess. And I'm just glad that I enjoyed it by the end hehe.

Also, yes ofc I'd love to read it next month! What date would work for you?