Mooncursed by Holly Renee

Started On: September 1, 2026
Finished On: September 14, 2026
Format: eBook / Kindle
Genre: Romantasy

The Drowned King, Book #1
Release Date: December 3, 2026
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Book Summary:
A cursed sea king, a stolen bride, and a fate meant for another.

They say madness dwells in the ocean’s depths…and in the eyes of the Drowned King. Cursed to take a human bride and break her mind the moment she sees his face, the Drowned King spends his life in torment, watching. Waiting. 

Lou was never meant to be chosen. Branded from birth as a saltwitch, she has always been seen as the cursed shadow of her moonblessed twin. Now, veiled and bound in marriage to a man she must never see, she’s thrust into a life of ancient gods and unraveling fate…and unspeakable desire.

Yet even as fear becomes tangled with a perilous longing for the Drowned King’s heated touch, the truth of her choosing looms over her like a siren’s song. It rages louder with every breath she takes as whispers travel through the kingdoms: rumblings of war, of ancient goddesses awakening, of a queen with saltwater on her lips who will change everything.

There is no stopping fate, for though she was never meant to be chosen, the moon has already summoned the tide.

Review/Thoughts:
What was that ending?!?! 😭😭😭 I need book two like ASAP.

I LOVED this book! The descriptions and settings were so atmospheric, unique and a bit creepy… like nothing I have read before. This would be the perfect read for spooky season. The magic system is interesting and unique as well. I enjoyed the characters and relationships. I was sucked in by the plot and forbidden romance and couldn’t put it down until I figured out what happened next. I will definitely be continuing this series as soon as book two comes out!

*Thank you an Netgalley + Sourcebooks Casablanca for the ARC! 💛

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