Cursed (Book 1 in the Devil's Roses Series) by Tara Brown

Synopsis on Goodreads:


One tragic event can change everything in a life. 
It can change the way we see the world around us.
Sometimes it can change the worlds we see.
Worlds we didn’t know existed.

When she slips into the In-Between for a few seconds she sees him.
He's more beautiful than anything she has ever seen before.
She's drawn to him in a way she's can't explain. 

Between the popular girls being poisoned and loves first kiss,
she hardly has time to chase down a mystery man.

As the poison that sent her to the In-Between wreaks havoc on her body,
the man she met there is equally damaging on her heart.

Discover how it all started, how it all unfolded

The first time

Revised with new scenes!!

Stefanie's Review
4 Stars

Can I start off by saying how hooked I was since page 1!

The book revolves around Aimee. Aimee is not popular. She wears nothing but black and grey ever since her mother died 8 months earlier. She's a straight A student, reads constantly & plays WOW (World of Warcraft) Her best friend is Blake, who she thinks she has feelings for. Aimee is also the twin sister of Alise. And, they do NOT get along! Alise is the beautiful, popular sister.  Alise is also dating Shane whom Aimee has been in love with since 2nd grade. 

Aimee hasn't gone to a party since her mother passed away. Alise talks Aimee into going to Shane's party.  Alise goes as far as to do Aimee's make-up and dress her. Making her look BEAUTIFUL. That night Aimee, Alise and Blake go to Shane's party. Aimee and Blake go outside  to talk, and she ends up telling him how she feel's about him. Unfortunately, he dosen't feel the same :'( Instead, she got the " I don't think of you like that. You're like the sister I never had" speech...We all know how that feels. She runs back inside and runs into her sister's best friend Giselle. They end up sharing a drink and passing out.

Aimee wakes up in a bed in her underwear. She dosen't remember much of anything. Except, a tall beautiful man. She remembers him sticking his fingers down her throat to make her throw up. But, nobody else remembers seeing him!!!

She goes to the hospital to find out somebody had put a home made date rape drug in her drink. Giselle needs a liver transplant. Aimee luckily dosen't need one. She'll be able to go home soon. But, what she can't figure out is why hasn't Blake & her sister shown up. But, she does see the tall, beautiful man. His name is Aleksander. He's def not human! And, she should not bee able to see him.

Now, her life turns completely upside down!!! Aimee finds out Blake wasn't in love with her. But, he was very much in love with Alise. They kissed at the party & are now dating!! She's now stuck between 2 guys! Shane loves her & so does Alek. She knows deep down Shane is the ONE for her. Yet, she is drawn to Alek. The guy nobody can see BUT her. She sleeps for days. Then agrees to go to another party with Shane. 

While at the party. Another girl was drugged! Unfortunately, for this girl she didn't make it. 

Aimee is now dating both guys. She is still confused about it all. She agrees to go to the dance with Shane. While at the dance she dosent feel good again. She gets to the hospital to learn her liver's failing. Then, she meets Dorian. He gives her 2 options.......... 

1, She can die
2, Live forever. But, she leaves everything and everybody she knows.

That's  all I'm giving away!!! I could keep going. But, I don't want to ruin it for you. I will tell you this book was very good.  The reason why I didn't give it 5 stars was because you really don't learn anything much about "The Roses"...There was a cliffhanger. Be prepared for it!!!



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