Dawn of the Cursed Queen: Deluxe Special Edition (Gods and Monsters)
Amber V. Nicole
by Sarah J. Maas
Bryce Quinlan lives for the neon-soaked hedonism of Crescent City, until a brutal series of murders shatters her world and leaves her scarred by profound loss. When the killing begins again, she is pulled into a dangerous investigation to uncover the truth behind her friends' deaths. To navigate the city’s treacherous underbelly, she is forced into an uneasy alliance with Hunt Athalar, a notorious Fallen angel enslaved to the Archangels he once sought to destroy.
Hunt is a lethal weapon tethered to a master he despises, but he sees in Bryce a rare chance at redemption and the ultimate prize: his freedom. As they track a shadowy killer through a world teeming with demons, shifters, and ancient magic, their initial friction ignites into a volatile, high-stakes attraction. Together, they unravel a conspiracy that threatens to tear the fabric of their society apart.
Caught in a web of shifting loyalties and buried secrets, Bryce and Hunt must decide what they are willing to sacrifice for justice—and for each other. This sprawling urban fantasy epic blends intricate world-building with an intense, slow-burn romance that challenges everything the pair believes about power, survival, and the nature of their own hearts.
WilliamsGood series, great boxed set
"I don't know why they're selling boxed sets of unfinished series, but this one is a lovely set. I bought it because the third book had just released and cost over half the price of the boxed set, so I figured it was a good deal. The set is a lovely hardback edition of the Crescent City series so far. Read on for a review of the books included. This is the first SJM series I've read in which the first book was great. In both ACOTAR and ToG, the first book was the weakest, even though the series as a whole ended up being good. I was prepared to endure another slog, but Crescent City hits the ground running. This is an urban fantasy, so they have modern technology and magic. I joked about the first book being a buddy cop show with wings, but it's very cozy and easy to read. I'm not a fan of mixing angels and demons with fae and aliens, but somehow, they're all here, and the books are still good. The books aren't ToG. They probably won't live in your head for the rest of time and make you cry every time you think about Thirteen or closing gates. Still, there are some very memorable scenes that manage to be both high-stakes and hilarious. (And you'll find out what three things Ruhn Danaan knows.) And there is a crossover with ACOTAR. I can't tell you without spoiling it, but it is worth continuing when CC starts to slow down. The crossover honestly changed how I felt about some of the ACOTAR characters, and I'm not entirely sure I'll see them the same again. ["
January 17, 2026 Verified Purchase
Mary GreenhowGreat gift
"I about these for a gift. My daughter loved them. They were very nice. ["
April 19, 2026 Verified Purchase
KT GeorgeGood series for adults
"I have already read this series and bought this set as a gift for my daughter in law. It’s urban fantasy, and pairs well with the other SJM book series, but it’s not absolutely necessary to read the others if you don’t want to get into a 27 book obsession. There are adult themes. ["
March 29, 2026 Verified Purchase
AlyssaLove these books!
"Love these books and definitely suggest! I always take the sleeves off my hard cover books to read and when I removed it from the second book I realized that it’s printed upside down! The words on the spine of the book are upside down when you’re reading it correctly. Obviously doesn’t effect the quality of the books themselves, but it does kind of drive me nuts ["
May 11, 2025 Verified Purchase
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