In this second book of the paranormal fated mate romance series, Emma and Aidan solidified their bond and, by doing so, unleashed a curse or prophecy. Depending on whose side you stand. Emma is a hybrid shifter witch with a secret society of wolves hunting her because she’s the marked one and will bring about their demise, so they want to kill her before the curse is complete; however, for the witches, she’s the girl from the prophecy that will form a council of women to lead and unite the supernatural world, bring peace between witches and shifters.

Grey’s voice and vibe remain very YA. Her style of alternating points of view without altering her tone from one voice to the next still makes it difficult to connect to the characters, which turns this into a dull read. A lot of new characters are introduced via the points of view of Emma and Aiden, but they’re so unlikable that it’s hard to feel bad when they find themselves in danger, which happens a lot.

In this storyline, Grey broaches heavy subjects like sexism, prejudice, and racism. Emma must find the other ‘marked’ girls before the secret society of wolves does; otherwise, the prophecy for peace will never be fulfilled. It’s a race between the good and bad guys, showcasing Grey’s younger voice, and would most likely appeal to teens and young adult readers.

During this harrowing race Emma must discover how to tap into her magic and be the alpha she’s destined to become to keep herself and her group of friends safe. The storyline moves fast, with too many things happening, and Grey’s disjointed writing style creates a disconnect between the reader and the story.

The storyline’s potential is still great; it’s just hard to overlook the dullness of the voice, unlikable characters, uneven flow, and another cliffhanger ending. It’s a 2-star read. At this point, it’s unsure if the next book in the series, Broken Curse: The Mark Wolf #3, will include any likable characters, a stronger voice to make the story come to life, and a better flow to avoid that disconnecting feeling.