Dragon Cursed Deluxe Limited Edition - by Elise Kova Hardcover

Dragon cursed is a new YA duology about dragons, trials, plot twists, and action.  The city of Vinguard is the last city to survive dragon attacks, but not for long. Isola is an 18-year-old girl who was attacked when she was 12 and now doesn't know if she is dragon cursed or the next savior. She, along with other teens to be considered citizens, they must endure very tough trials to find out if they are cursed, and Isola lives in fear. At times, she believes she is cursed and wants to hide it. Since the attack, she has been treated as the savior, but Isola's doubts will create tension throughout the novel. She will have to hide secrets from her friends and not let her guard down during the trials.  It's an immersive story that reads quickly, with interesting worldbuilding. Everyone fears dragons and people who may be dragons cursed. The ferocity and danger of dragons depend on their color. I think this is so cool. The trials last three weeks and are supervised by city leaders. Some are quick and intense, while others take longer, which makes Isola more anxious. It's a story with tension and character growth. I love that Isola isn't cocky; she's brave, but she has many doubts. Saipha is her best friend, also part of the trials. The two have a team, and when Saipha discovers Isola's secrets, she continues to support her. The love interest is an enemies-to-allies-to-lovers story. From Isola's POV, Lucan has always been her shadow, lurking in the darkness, waiting for her to make a mistake, but in reality, he is fascinated by her. At first, I was a little confused because explanations were missing. Isola's POV is as if you had lived it with her, but as the story progresses, it draws me in more and more, and I couldn't stop reading. The dragons and dragon cursed are interesting, and with that cliffhanger ending, I'm sure it will be explored further in the second book. Can't wait! Overall, it's a great new duology, intense and fast-paced, with characters who keep secrets and a curse that could destroy them all. Thanks Entangled, Mayhem Books and Elise Kova for the badass ARC Read it if you like: Dragons Trials & Games Action & Danger