A Curse So Dark and Lonely, a fantasy book from five years ago, is a must-read as it mixes aspects from two of next A Court of Thorns & Roses book. That being said, those same audiences also desire a new series to discuss that shares parts of both of Maas' works while they wait for future installments, with several contenders arriving via BookTok.

Fortunately, A Curse So Dark and Lonely could be the book readers who love Maas' works have been searching for. The 2019 novel by Brigid Kemmerer follows Harper, a 17-year-old girl who gets transported to a fantastical kingdom called Emberfall. There, she meets Crown Prince Rhen and, much like ACOTAR and Throne Of Glass' characters, embarks on an adventure filled with action, intrigue, and romance. The book has spawned two sequels, A Heart So Fierce and Broken and A Vow So Bold and Deadly, making up the Cursebreakers trilogy.

A Curse So Dark And Lonely Is The Perfect Blend Of ACOTAR & Throne Of Glass

The Series Uses Both The Fairytale Template And Deceptions From Maas' Series

A Curse So Dark and Lonely is an ideal option to A Court Of Thorns & Roses and Throne of Glass as it combines many of their themes and narrative beats into its story. Kemmerer's book features a Beauty and the Beast retelling, much like A Court of Thorns & Roses, so audiences who enjoyed that aspect of the series can witness yet another great reimagining of the classic fairytale. In that same vein, the worldbuilding of both series is similar in their strict rules for magic, even though Emberfall's residents are human over fae.

For readers who love Throne of Glass, Aelin's deception is carried over as Harper pretends to be a princess from the fictitious Disi, adding that same tension and fun from the Maas series. Not only that, but A Curse So Dark and Lonely mirrors Throne of Glass' themes of friendship, morality, and perseverance, giving fans another inspiring tale to take to heart. Each of these aspects is blended together to make a unique trilogy and enhance both A Court of Thorns & Roses and Throne of Glass' structures, making it perfect for audiences who love Maas' work.

Brigid Kemmerer's Cursebreakers Series Is A Must-Read For Sarah J. Maas Fans

The Cursebreaker Series Honors And Adds To Aspects Of Maas' Stories

Fans of Maas' A Court of Thorns & Roses and Throne of Glass series will find a must-read trilogy in Kemmerer's Cursebreaker series, especially as it plays with familiar tropes from Maas' stories in new ways. As mentioned, Kermmerer's series began as a Beauty and the Beast retelling. However, it adheres to the narrative beats of the original story more consistently, only really diverting at the end of the book. As a result, the story adds new aspects to the overall narrative that readers can enjoy, especially those who liked Maas' emotional exploration throughout ACOTAR and Throne of Glass' timeline.

Kemmerer's overall Cursebreaker series forces characters to metamorphosize quickly.

Due to its adherence to the fairytale feel, Kemmerer's overall Cursebreaker series forces characters to metamorphosize quickly. This allows many of the relationships, both romantic and platonic, to be put under constant pressure and create a sense of tension that will leave audiences guessing. While this pressure exists in A Court of Thorns & Roses and Throne of Glass, it is made even more apparent in Kemmerer's series, especially A Curse So Dark and Lonely, making it a worthwhile read for those looking for complex character journeys.