Castle of the Cursed

Absolutely blown away by this book! I totally binged it and I could not put it down! From start to finish I just wanted more! I need a physical copy of this asap! Count down until July is on!!!

If you are looking for something that will alter your mind- look no further!

Castle of the Cursed is such a beautifully written YA fantasy gothic romance. The world-building is outstanding. The story is well written with an enchanting storyline and well-developed characters that engage from start to finish. The world is atmospheric and feels real with vivid descriptions and rich imagery. I cannot get enough. Highly recommended.

A special thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the ARC of this book!

I devoured this gothic romance like la Sombra devours blood. Make sure to check content warnings as there are talks of survivor's guilt and suicide. After a tragic event Estela travels to live with her estranged aunt in their ancestral Spanish castle, la Sombra. That's when the real mysterious stuff starts to happen. Now she must find out why her parents left Spain, what the shadow creature is and is it going to kill her, what is up with this castle, and most of all what happened to her when she was little? Great for fans of House of Roots and Ruin. The final page was a doozy and I'm going to need to talk to Romina immediately.

Thank you to Netgalley and Wednesday Books for giving me the chance to read an ARC of this book! I had such a fun time reading this book. It was such a fast-paced, adventurous, mysterious journey and it kept. my full attention from the second I started it. Every single time I thought I knew what was going to happen next I was proven wrong. A very great read!

Gothic Romance say no more. I was enthralled from the beginning and every chapter kept making me want more. The world building was exceptional and it felt like I was walking side by side with the FMC.

This novel follows Estela who discovers a whole new world when tragedy hits. A world of self discovery, found family and new friendships. All while living and navigating through a cursed house. This story was truly magical and such an enchanting book.

Thank you NetGalley, St. Martins Press/Wednesday books for providing me with an eARC.

This book was an insta-request for me the second I read the blurb. Gothic castles, supernatural elements, and romance? YES PLEASE. The romance drives more of the plot than I was expecting going in, but honestly, I think that only made me enjoy the story more. By the end, I was dying to uncover the mysteries with Estela. Overall, a wholly enjoyable read for me!

Thank you to the publisher and to Netgalley for granting me an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was an excellent read! This gothic horror romance reminds me a lot of what I imagine a Fourthwing/Dracula mashup might be like. I loved that the novel is set in a castle in Spain, and I definitely feel as though I got more out of the text with my basic Spanish-speaking skills. The plot and writing really draw the reader in - There was a bit of a pacing issue about 60% of the way in, but push through! The end is so worth it.

This story was a lot of fun to read. Although not typically a fan of YA, the story was less a coming of age story and more of a surreal mystery involving magic, vampires, and nefarious intentions. Enjoyed every second. 10/10 no notes

I love love love everything Romina Garber writes! Lobizona and Cazadora were stories i kept close to my heart and passed down to my younger nieces to read. There is a lot for us to relate to, the language, the traditions, the characters, i adore her books. While Castle of the Cursed had a different twist to it, i enjoyed it just as much! Definitely set the dark and moody with this one here. From the MC, relationships and burjerias along the way, i was here for all of it! Thank you for the ARC!

I blew through this captivating gothic noir. Thrilling and suspenseful plot, perfectly paced, and chock full of supernatural magic and family betrayal. One of my favorite elements I was surprised to see in the novel was the dark romance, but l assure you it's safe for non-spicy readers!

I was transported into a gothic world in Romina Garber's "Castle of the Cursed". The book is full of creepy gothic goodness, and the twists and turns that had me guessing up until the very end. The story had me so riveted I could not put it down, so I stayed up all night reading!

Fantastic gothic adventure! Be prepared to laugh, cry, and experience rage with Estela during her adventure.

Estela experiences the horrible tragedy of the death of her family, before eventually moving to a remote Spanish castle with an estranged aunt. Nothing Estela knew before could prepare her for the wild ride her life has become.

I lost many hours of sleep because I could not put this book down. Before I even finished the book, I was suggesting it to many friends and families. Cannot recommend this book enough for lovers of fantasy, adventure, and the macabre.

I devoured Garber’s gothic tale within a day. I loved the strength within the protagonist, the unexpected twists and turns, and adorable romance. Not to mention the allusions and descriptions of Spanish culture. Garber is an author I will always say yes to reading.

Castle of the Cursed by Romina Garber is an awesome dark gothic romance that will keep your interest from the first page to the last. And what an ending! Give this story a chance: it’s dark and twisted, with a fantastic world building and well developed characters and nothing is what it seems to be.
As an Spanish-speaker,, I LOVE the use of Spanish throughout the story. It’s well employed and absolutely correct. Well done!

This books setting was absolutely lush and breath taking. It made me feel like I was right there alongside the main character on a journey that I could not stop thinking about.

I really enjoyed this romantic, twisty story! The gothic castle setting is so enthralling and a bit alluring and I am absolutely OBSESSED with Romina’s prose. Loved!

If you like books with elements of mystery and horror with a gothic feel, you'll love this! I could not put this down and it felt almost like a classic novel. The author's writing style is right up my alley and I can't wait to get my hands on her other work!

There is light in the dark. This book is so important to me. The way it explores grief, loss and seeing the best in people in the worst situations. I loved the book! The story follows Estela who has recently lost her parents and is the only survivor of a tragic accident. Estela is contacted by her last known relative in Spain and the adventure begins, which you may want to dust off your Spanish skills. Overall the book is fantastic to me it has it all! (Horror, supernatural elements, beautiful imagery of a Carnivorous castle and plot! You won’t be disappointed to visit the castle of the cursed!

Castle of the Cursed pretty much has everything I love... with mystery, romance and horror elements that kept me intrigued throughout. It has a very gothic feel I absolutely adored which kept me eager to follow the character of Estela through all the twists and turns she experiences at her ancestral castle home of la Sombra after her life alterning tragedy at the beginning of the story. The reader is basically along for the ride as Estela unravels the mystery of la Sombra and its connection to that initial tragedy that brought her to the castle. This was a very enjoyable read I would recommend and especially for mystery readers that would appreciate a uniquely gothic feel to the mystery.

A lush gothic mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading it. I stayed up til 3am to finish it, I couldn't put it down. I loved the story, the descriptions, the mystery, everything. Brilliantly done.

Where to start on this book? I normally wouldn’t read a book like this, but I am so glad I did! This book takes you through a journey with Estela and Sebastian trying to figure out her family legacy and what draws them to the castle. This books includes it all! It has romance, gothic feel, mystery, murder, and more. Definitely adding this to five star reads for 2024. 😊