Book: Cursed by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Pages: 288
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal
Source: Sent from Spencer Hill Press
Short Synopsis: Ever since Ember died, she hasn't physically touched anyone for two years. That's because every time she touches something, they start ending up dead.
My Thoughts: An interesting read, a lot happening in this novel, and I loved reading how Ember and her sister was tied to everything.
Dying sucks--and high school senior Ember McWilliams knows firsthand. After a fatal car accident, her gifted little sister brought her back. Now anything Ember touches dies. And that, well, really blow
Ember operates on a no-touch policy with all living things--including boys. When Hayden Cromwell shows up, quoting Oscar Wilde and claiming her curse is a gift, she thinks he’s a crazed cutie. But when he tells her he can help control it, she's more than interested. There's just one catch: Ember has to trust Hayden's adopted father, a man she's sure has sinister reasons for collecting children whose abilities even weird her out. However, she's willing to do anything to hold her sister's hand again. And hell, she'd also like to be able to kiss Hayden. Who wouldn't?
But when Ember learns the accident that turned her into a freak may not've been an accident at all, she’s not sure who to trust. Someone wanted her dead, and the closer she gets to the truth, the closer she is to losing not only her heart, but her life. For real this time.
--From Amazon
A very interesting read. I was fascinated with the whole aspect of how with one touch, Ember could make things turn dead. I found the characters rather interesting, especially Olivia and Hayden, and wanted to find out how they came into their powers. At times it was hinted that it may in fact have been hereditary condition, but not much was stated about how these certain individuals were able to receive their "gifts."
Ember's story however, is a bit more unique. She received her gift because she had died and been brought back to life by her younger sister. What was a bit puzzling was the fact that Olivia had used her gift before, and nothing else that came back to life had the same reactions as Ember had. I was also a bit confused by the fact that her parents seemed to know about Olivia's gift, but didn't really do anything about it.
There are many aspects of the novel that really intrigued me as a reader. I was also interested in the whole situation with The Facility and how they operate. I kind of wished Armentrout gave a little more background information about the group, than just what they generally do.
I loved reading the relationship between Ember and Hayden. It was interesting to watch how both were afraid of hurting the other with their unique gifts. It was sweet reading how Hayden was so protective and caring of Ember, though at times, a bit stalker-ish. It was also entertaining to read how jealous Ember got when she thought Hayden was into someone else. All in all, it was an interesting, original read about struggling with the past, and creating a future.
Would I recommend this book: Yes
Rating: I give this book a 3.5/5.
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