Masquerade of the Heart (Garden of the Cursed Book 2)

In this thrilling and emotional finale to the Garden of the Cursed duology, cursebreaker Marlow Briggs finds herself caught between love, loyalty, and the dangerous web of Evergarden’s noble society.

After the disastrous events of the Vale-Falcrest wedding, Caraza teeters on the brink of chaos—and Marlow is right at the heart of it. Her fake romance with nobleman Adrius Falcrest has ended in heartbreak; Adrius has turned his back on her, vowing to find a proper noble wife before the year’s end. But even as he distances himself, Marlow remains determined to break the compulsion curse binding him—no matter the personal cost.

To do so, she must reconcile with her estranged father, the powerful man who cast the curse in the first place. As she navigates the treacherous world of Caraza’s high society, Marlow becomes entangled in her father’s plans to reshape the city in his own image, forcing her to confront painful questions about family, morality, and destiny. The more time she spends with him, the less certain she becomes about who is truly the villain in this story.

As old alliances crumble and new secrets come to light, Marlow must choose between saving the city that despises her and following her heart’s deepest desire. Torn between duty and love, truth and betrayal, she faces her most dangerous challenge yet—a battle that could cost her everything.

Fast-paced, romantic, and full of intrigue, this gripping conclusion delivers a perfect mix of magic, mystery, and emotional depth, ideal for fans of These Violent Delights, Chain of Iron, and Veronica Mars.