A Curse of Shadows and Ice

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4 4.4 out of 5 stars](javascript:void(0))(5,340) Book 1 of 1: The Shadowbound Series Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. See all formats and editions From BookTok sensation and USA Today bestselling author Catharina Maura comes a spicy and enchanting Beauty and the Beast retelling featuring a cursed emperor, a princess who possesses forbidden magic, and a marriage that could save them all. Princess Arabella of Althea is left no choice when Felix Osiris, the Shadow Emperor, threatens to overthrow her country unless she agrees to marry him. When she learns his empire is cursed and she’s destined to set them free, they come to an agreement: help him minimize the curse’s effect on his people, and he’ll let her go. As Felix teaches Arabella how to control her forbidden and volatile magic, her feelings for him turn from hatred to passion … and she realizes that she must break the curse, or she’ll lose him forever. ) Previous slide of product details 1. Book 1 of 1 The Shadowbound Series 2. Listening Length 10 hours and 9 minutes 3. Author Catharina Maura 4. Narrator Alex Knox, see all) 5. Publication date October 28, 2025 6. Language English 7. Publisher Forever 8. ASIN B0DFZTF6RB 9. Version Unabridged 10. Program Type Audiobook Next slide of product details See all details Report an issue with this product or seller](https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Curse-Shadows-Ice/dp/B0DFZTF6RB/ref=sr1781?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6Yb0YzR99JBl7LfKVklRv5Gt5dzrkgVHXK03bqRJOeoOhdJtg89tz6XHfKGH7wYKTSVdmq0EZssWnhuj9fWNgzMgZOqzt62hZY6671gUTg-HUK3uh9R5vLxTK7LHthcx3BG3D-FmBRqmpgEzvM60mxKuPIrvFyrxJQscVXkFQ02ZixS0AayOwMdl3zcBhU7avGHAmGa6GUYnxujzgYKdfodeQvpdPGjczKlhbHeeLs.hLqPATGZFnqZDUXnOKnBoSFfni253ffKR-5dwGChs0&dibtag=se&qid=1780246451&s=books&xpid=BtZXy3REumMg) !Image 38: A 38x35 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Read & Listen Switch back and forth between reading the Kindle book and listening to Audible audiobook. Add the audiobookfor a reduced price of $16.79 after you get the Kindle book as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. ](https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp?actionCode=AMZOR3890414266326&ref=adblpdpbhve26eft) People who viewed this also viewed 1 of 9 Previous page 1. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHW48VMM/ref=adblp13nvvxx0im?encoding=UTF8&plink=K9Ngd3BKBCM6CqpJ&pdrdw=3nZkJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=X1TPCBHJF558GPAE6HNQ&pdrdwg=QEWgI&pdrdr=e99aeb3c-d12e-40c2-b362-4b94cf9303a7) Mine for a Moment Mine for a Moment Catharina Maura 10,604 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$20.87 2. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3PBJM57/ref=adblp13nvvxx1im?encoding=UTF8&plink=K9Ngd3BKBCM6CqpJ&pdrdw=3nZkJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=X1TPCBHJF558GPAE6HNQ&pdrdwg=QEWgI&pdrdr=e99aeb3c-d12e-40c2-b362-4b94cf9303a7) Until You: Off Limits Series, Book 1 Until You: Off Limits Series, Book 1 Catharina Maura 17,703 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$20.34 3. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS75VS61/ref=adblp13nvvxx2im?encoding=UTF8&plink=K9Ngd3BKBCM6CqpJ&pdrdw=3nZkJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=X1TPCBHJF558GPAE6HNQ&pdrdwg=QEWgI&pdrdr=e99aeb3c-d12e-40c2-b362-4b94cf9303a7) The Wrong Bride: The Windsors The Wrong Bride: The Windsors Catharina Maura 50,610 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$21.02 4. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCF79LQR/ref=adblp13nvvxx3im?encoding=UTF8&plink=K9Ngd3BKBCM6CqpJ&pdrdw=3nZkJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=X1TPCBHJF558GPAE6HNQ&pdrdwg=QEWgI&pdrdr=e99aeb3c-d12e-40c2-b362-4b94cf9303a7) Forever After All Forever After All Catharina Maura 25,720 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$20.80 5. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLDPVLJ3/ref=adblp13nvvxx4im?encoding=UTF8&plink=K9Ngd3BKBCM6CqpJ&pdrdw=3nZkJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=X1TPCBHJF558GPAE6HNQ&pdrdwg=QEWgI&pdrdr=e99aeb3c-d12e-40c2-b362-4b94cf9303a7) Stolen Moments: Stolen Moments, Book 1 Stolen Moments: Stolen Moments, Book 1 Catharina Maura 3,076 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$15.63 6. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVQRB259/ref=adblp13nvvxx5im?encoding=UTF8&plink=K9Ngd3BKBCM6CqpJ&pdrdw=3nZkJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=X1TPCBHJF558GPAE6HNQ&pdrdwg=QEWgI&pdrdr=e99aeb3c-d12e-40c2-b362-4b94cf9303a7) House of Bane and Blood: Vows of Vengeance, Book 1 House of Bane and Blood: Vows of Vengeance, Book 1 Alexis Menard 7,093 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$21.94 7. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7NBDRY9/ref=adbl

s 4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 out of 5 5,340 global ratings 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 5 star 61%26%11%2%0%61% 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 4 star 61%26%11%2%0%26% 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 3 star 61%26%11%2%0%11% 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 2 star 61%26%11%2%0%2% 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 1 star 61%26%11%2%0%0% How customer reviews and ratings work) Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon * Sponsored !Image 67!Image 68 Customers say Customers praise this retelling as one of the best Beauty and the Beast retellings, with a fresh take on the classic tale and well-developed characters, particularly noting the passion between the main characters. The book keeps readers engaged from start to finish and features great twists and turns. However, the pacing receives mixed reviews, with several customers finding it extremely rushed. AI Generated from the text of customer reviews!Image 69: A 60x62 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Generated from the text of customer reviews Select to learn more !Image 70: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Content(168) !Image 71: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Story(105) !Image 72: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Character development(30) !Image 73: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Writing quality(22) !Image 74: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Engaging(20) !Image 75: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Retelling(19) !Image 76: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Plot twists(18) !Image 77: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Pacing(20) 168 customers mention content, 156 positive, 12 negative 168 customers mention "Content"156 positive 12 negative !Image 78: A thick, black 'X' symbol is shown against a black background Customers love this retelling of Beauty and the Beast, describing it as one of the best retellings of the classic tale, though some note it was great until the end. "Great book. I recommend this book, I really enjoy reading books by Catherine Maura. A beauty and the beast love story" "Great read. Love the back and forth of characters...." "A curse of shadows and lies, a beauty and the beast retelling was a good read with lots of twists." "Wow!! What an amazing book!! This was such a wonderful retelling and I just loved how much he loved her from the very beginning...." 105 customers mention story, 87 positive, 18 negative 105 customers mention "Story"87 positive 18 negative !Image 79: A thick, black 'X' symbol is shown against a black background Customers love the story of this retelling, appreciating it as a fresh take on the classic tale. One customer notes how it incorporates fairy tale elements, while another mentions the subtle hints to the original narrative. "This is such a great story! I highly recommend it. It’s a beautiful take on Beauty and the Beast with enough to make it a story all of its own." "...The author spent time creating a beautiful story and suddenly it was over. The ending was still good just quick" "Beauty and the Beast is my favorite fairytale. I loved this story. I was captivated by this one. I didn’t get a lot of work done...." "Wonderful story along the lines of Beauty and the Beast. Loved the magical aspects especially when the palace anticipates their needs...." 30 customers mention character development, 30 positive, 0 negative 30 customers mention "Character development"30 positive 0 negative !Image 80: A thick, black 'X' symbol is shown against a black background Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly the growth of Felix and the passion between the main characters, with one customer noting that Arabella is not a whiny heroine. "...I loved all the characters and the story line. That ending? Well it was everything! I thought my heart had stopped!!!!..." "...The characters were well developed and interesting and I loved the the dynamic between Arabella and Felix...." "This is one of the best parallel books I have read!! Great characters...Great twist and turns! Would recommend to everyone!" "...beauty and beast, very interesting and I couldn’t put it down, loved the characters and their evolvement through tout the story, I wish it gave us..." 22 customers mention writing quality, 16 positive, 6 negative 22 customers mention "Writing quality"16 positive 6 negative !Image 81: A thick, black 'X' symbol is shown against a black backgrou