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Curse of the Gods

by Jaymin Eve and Jane Washington

📖 Overview

Curse of the Gods follows Willa Knight, a servant in a world divided between commoners and gods-blessed Dwellers. As a disaster-prone commoner who regularly breaks rules, Willa finds herself entangled with five powerful Abcurse brothers who rule over their territory. The story takes place in a society where magical abilities and strict hierarchies determine one's place and possibilities. Commoners serve the Dwellers, who possess supernatural powers granted by the gods, while a select few rise to positions of influence through tests and trials. When Willa's tendency for chaos attracts the attention of the Abcurse brothers, she becomes caught in their world of politics, power, and divine gifts. Her interactions with the brothers challenge the established order between commoners and Dwellers. The novel explores themes of destiny versus free will, while questioning rigid social structures and the nature of power. Through Willa's experiences, the story examines how individuals can impact systems larger than themselves.

👀 Reviews

Readers describe this as a lighthearted reverse harem romance with strong comedic elements. The main character Willa's clumsy mishaps and sarcastic personality drive much of the humor. Likes: - Fast-paced, entertaining story - Chemistry between characters - Humorous dialogue and situations - Strong female friendships - Unique magic system Dislikes: - Some found Willa's clumsiness overdone - Romance develops slowly - Writing style can be repetitive - Several reviewers noted editing issues - Some felt the plot lacked depth Ratings: Goodreads: 4.13/5 (47,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (5,800+ ratings) "The banter between characters had me laughing out loud" - Goodreads reviewer "Willa's constant accidents became tiresome" - Amazon reviewer "Perfect blend of humor and sexual tension" - BookBub review "Needed better editing but the story kept me hooked" - Goodreads reviewer

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🤔 Interesting facts

🌟 "Curse of the Gods" is the first book in a five-book series that blends Greek mythology with unique world-building and reverse harem romance. 🌟 Co-author Jaymin Eve originally started as a physiotherapist in Australia before becoming a full-time writer, publishing her first book in 2013. 🌟 The book features a fictional magical caste system where people are ranked from one to five, with Lessers being the lowest and Dwellers being the highest. 🌟 The main character, Willa Knight, became so popular among readers that she inspired numerous fan art pieces and even cosplay interpretations at book conventions. 🌟 Authors Eve and Washington wrote the entire series while living on opposite sides of the world (Australia and America), coordinating their writing through video calls and shared documents.