Garden of the Cursed Garden of the Cursed, Book 1 BY Katy Rose Pool

“Garden of the Cursed” is a thrilling enemies-to-lovers fantasy mystery that follows Marlow Briggs, a skilled cursebreaker with a personal vendetta. Once a prominent figure in the opulent Evergarden society, Marlow has since retreated to the grimy Marshes of Caraza City, where she has built a reputation as the best in her field. However, she remains tormented by the unresolved mystery of her mother’s disappearance.

When Adrius Falcrest, a former friend and heir to one of Caraza’s most influential spell-making families, seeks her help with a dangerous curse, Marlow is initially reluctant. Adrius had rejected her a year earlier, leaving her with lingering resentment. Yet, a new clue about her mother’s whereabouts prompts Marlow to accept the challenge. Her involvement with Adrius and his family is crucial, even if it means enduring a feigned romance to blend in with the treacherous Evergarden elite.

As Marlow delves deeper into the heart of Evergarden’s high society, she uncovers a web of lethal secrets and treacherous rivals. The stakes rise as she realizes that Adrius’s curse and her mother’s disappearance are intricately linked to a much larger conspiracy—one that threatens to destabilize both Caraza City and the very essence of magic.

“Garden of the Cursed” offers an exhilarating blend of romance, mystery, and high-stakes intrigue. With its complex characters, deceptive alliances, and magical intrigue, it will captivate fans of Veronica Mars, These Violent Delights, and Chain of Iron.