Book Review – The Cursed Melodies by Connie Glynn
The Cursed Melodies by Connie Glynn (The Cursed Melodies #1)
Fantasy | Young Adult | 342 pages
Published on 6 March 2025 by Penguin
Synopsis
A new teen fantasy adventure series from bestselling author Connie Glynn, with hidden powers, budding romance and dark magic…
Astrid glanced up at the looming manor house with all its spires and creeping ivy. A refuge, or just another cage?
Astrid and Jonas have only ever had each other. As twins, they share a bond. But they also share something doctors have called twisted and demonic their entire flowers whisper instructions, trees sing of their histories. The siblings are kept away from nature by their caretakers, but it still calls to them.
Meanwhile, Gwen knows all about the shadow world of Bloom Bloods – people living among us who have magic running through their veins. They act under the instruction of the Queen, conserving fantastical creatures and studying the ancient melodies of magic to keep the mundane and mystic worlds in harmony. But Gwen failed her application to Fountains Abbey, the venerable school that trains up the next generation of Bloom Bloods, and she is now determined to prove her worth.
A mysterious evil is spreading throughout the world; unnatural monsters are appearing in hazardous places – monsters that weave discordant magic. When the twins and Gwen collide, their unique abilities are revealed. But will their combined powers be enough to stop what’s rising in the darkness?
If you enjoyed The Twin Crowns series, you’ll love this!
My rating:
Review
I received this book from the publisher via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
I think I struggled with this at first as it took a while to get going and because the twins don’t learn about the role for a good while. When we finally do get to understand what’s going on, the book picks up.
I do think the red blood world needed more building out, but the concept of the bloom is pretty cool. The twins do a lot of their learning off page and I would have liked to see more of that to try and understand it. I like the way the twins and Gwen’s powers aren’t normal and link up, and am looking forward to seeing how that plays out through the rest of the story.
All in this felt a little more immature than Glynn’s first series, but it’s still pretty fun and I’ll be picking up the second. 3.25 stars.
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