Day’s YA: OUR CURSED LOVE

OUR CURSED LOVE by Julie Abe
9781250851321
12/12/2023
Wednesday Books
Ages 12-18

E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley

There is no Remy without Cam, and there is no Cam without Remy. The two have been inseparable since they were babies. They know everything about each other, from their deep dark secrets to what foods they crave in each mood. But Remy has one big secret…she is madly in love with Cam. With college coming up, Cam hopes to attend MIT and Remy is applying to Tokyo Magic University, and Remy knows that if she wants their relationship to take that next step she’ll have to tell Cam how she really feels. 

The two embark on their dream trip to Tokyo, visiting their siblings, seeing all the magical spots Tokyo has to offer, and an interview at TMU for Remy. And what better way to start the trip than with a visit to a fortune teller? But when Remy asks about her future soulmate, she doesn’t get the answer she wants. She’s told that she, in fact, has no soulmate at all. Devastated and keeping her question a secret, she and Cam venture to a magical potion cafe where they are invited to take a rare and illegal love potion. For Remy, it’s the chance to have it all with Cam. For Cam, it’s an experiment with a rare elixir that he can study for his future magical career. But all goes wrong when they take the liquid, not only is Cam not in love with Remy, but he has completely forgotten who she is and their past. They learn that they have one week for Cam to remember Remy, or else he will be stuck not knowing who his best friend is forever. 

With magic, potions, and a sweet friends-to-lovers storyline, OUR CURSED LOVE is the perfect feel-good read for anyone looking to add a dash of enchantment to their romance. Remy and Cam will capture readers’ hearts as they figure out their futures, learn about themselves, and most of all choose one another over their fates. Filled with the flavors and sights of Tokyo and a cast of supportive and lovable characters, it’s impossible not to root for Remy and Cam as they learn their way in this magical world, and the way to each other’s hearts. Fans of Sophie Gonzales, LOVE AND GELATO, and 50 First Dates (but with magic) will not be able to put this one down. 

Happy reading!
<3 Samantha

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