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Cursed

Kingdoms of Earth & Air #2 / 3
by Keri Arthur
Cursed (Kingdoms of Earth & Air #2) by Keri Arthur
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Whomsoever draws the sword from the ancient seat of this land shall rule it, and they shall bring peace and prosperity to its people.

For nearly a thousand years, the first-born son of every Cannamore King has drawn the sword, and the land and her people have indeed prospered.

Princess Nyx Bel-Hannon is neither male nor first-born, but it is her hand that draws the sword rather than her twin brother’s. As a reward, she is given a prison rather than a throne.

But a deep darkness now spreads across the Kingdom, and her borders are threatened by creatures capable of magic powerful enough to destroy mountains or split the land asunder. Without the true heir to wield the sword, Cannamore risks annihilation. The King and crown prince want nothing more than to be permanently rid of Nyx, but cannot afford her blood on their hands. Instead, they give her to a highland warlord in the hope he will do what they dare not.

Nyx has no intention of letting the highlander get in the way of her thirst for revenge or the need to reclaim her throne. But it’s a quest that may well destroy the kingdom she loves.

Because Nyx has been cursed by the god of war. It is her destiny to save Cannamore.

Or utterly destroy it.

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FantasyScience Fiction
Release date: November 2018

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Keri Arthur

Keri Arthur

In the shadowed spaces where magic meets mayhem, few authors conjure tension and tenderness with the same precision as Keri Arthur. Known for weaving the supernatural into gritty, emotionally rich narratives, Arthur has earned her place as a cornerstone of urban fantasy. Her breakout Riley Jenson Guardian series didn’t just capture imaginations—it helped shape a genre, fusing paranormal romance with high-stakes action and unapologetically complex heroines.

But Arthur’s world-building doesn’t stop with vampires and werewolves. Across dozens of novels and multiple series—including Lizzie Grace, Souls of Fire, and the newer Drakkon Kin Trilogy—she explores themes of identity, loyalty, and power in all its dangerous forms. Her characters, often women bound by duty and haunted by loss, walk the line between light and dark, navigating magical politics and personal reckonings with equal grit.

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Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Arthur began her creative journey in the quieter corners of everyday life. She once worked as a cook, and that grounded perspective—the sense of duty, resilience, and resourcefulness—echoes in her protagonists. While her stories dive deep into fantastical realms, there’s always something deeply human anchoring them: the weight of choices, the ache of loneliness, the fire of survival.

Arthur’s work has been translated into several languages, landed on bestseller lists, and continues to resonate with readers around the world. She remains a fiercely independent voice in speculative fiction, consistently delivering fresh takes on classic mythologies. Whether she’s introducing readers to ancient relics, bloodline magic, or dragon-kin royalty, she writes with a clear reverence for character-driven storytelling—and a knack for keeping readers up way too late.

For fans of atmospheric urban fantasy with teeth, heart, and heat, Arthur's stories offer a gateway to worlds that feel both wild and eerily familiar.

Kingdoms of Earth & Air

Kingdoms of Earth & Air consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Unlit (Kingdoms of Earth & Air #1)
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Cursed (Kingdoms of Earth & Air #2)
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Burn (Kingdoms of Earth & Air #3)
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