What can I say apart from that Elle McNicoll is a magical writer and Like a Curse is no different. This is a sequel to Like a Charm and it’s such an amazing sequel and is the perfect ending to Rama’s storyline and this one is even more high tense, high stakes but has such a magical ending that this book deserves to on your TBR. 

Talking about the second book in a duology is always tricky because I don’t want to spoil anything from Charm and this book continues the events from book one. Ramya’s journey in this book is so brilliant, she is balancing power with responsibility, navigating your own eagerness to prove who you are, and it’s been amazing to see Ramys grow up and learn her skills. 

If you are reading this and want to start this Series, like a Charm follows Ramya a young dyspraxic girl as she tries to complete her grandfather’s wish to document all the Hidden Folk, except in doing so she uncovers the dangers of the Sirens and a lot of family secrets too.

It’s Awesome to read about neurodivergent kids in fantasy stories & the representation in all these books are amazing and I think that comes from her own experience coming through the pages. Ramya is one of the best; she’s never dulled down or simplified. She just is herself, in all her complicated spiky and brilliant ways.

And all in all, it is a McNicoll novel through and through — characters who are complicated and real, high emotional stakes, the absolute best villains, and a solid story through and through. I can't wait to yell about it with everyone else.

Overall, a Book that if you Loved Like a Charm you need to have this one on your TBR!