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The Bond of the Cursed (The Bonded Series)
by Ali Marie Polles
About this book
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Eighteen-year-old Danika has always known she was different, an ache in her soul she couldn’t explain, secrets whispering beneath her skin. But nothing prepares her for the night her world shatters. After a heated encounter reveals her glowing blue eyes and strange hunger, Danika discovers the truth: she is a succubus, a cursed being born to feed off desire.
Her entire life has been a lie.
Betrayed by the family she thought she could trust, Danika is thrust into a hidden world teeming with demons, shapeshifters, and ancient magic. Her best friend, once just a sweet, dorky guy with brown fluffy hair and a heart too big for his chest, transforms—literally—into a bear shifter sworn to protect her. But even his loyalty can’t shield her from the destiny she never asked for: an arranged marriage to the Devil himself.
But the Devil isn’t what she expected. Young, magnetic, and powerful, he holds secrets behind those red eyes and a past that mirrors her own. As passion ignites between them and danger closes in, Danika must choose: cling to her humanity or embrace the curse that could grant her unimaginable power and bind her to a man feared by all.
In a world where nothing is what it seems and love might be the deadliest curse of all, Danika must fight to forge her own fate
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
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Reader Reviews
March 15, 2026
Such a well written story! Keeping you hooked until the very last page. Cannot wait for the next book! Recommend!! )
December 22, 2025
Ali, you did so good! You did not waste any time and kept it interesting. Book 2 cannot come fast enough! ) !Image 76: Great read! !Image 77!Image 78: Great read! !Image 79  _5 out of 5 stars_ ##### Great read!
December 22, 2025
April 29, 2026
The Bond of the Cursed by Ali Polles really stuck with me after I finished it. The story itself is super engaging, and the characters are honestly one of the best parts. They feel real and layered, not just thrown in to move the plot along. You actually get to understand why they do what they do, and their relationships feel meaningful instead of forced. It made it really easy to get invested in what was happening. I also loved how the world and plot slowly come together. Nothing feels rushed,...
December 4, 2025
This book is *chefs kiss* From the beginning to the very end, I was on the end of my seat. I loved how descriptive the author was with the characters and with the word building. It wasn’t too much, and it wasn’t too little. If you’re a true romantasy lover- like me- this is absolutely the book for you. I CANNOT wait for the next book to be out. Danika & Milo’s journey is one hell of a ride! )
