This review originally posted at More Than Just Magic 
 I was immediately hooked by the story in Star Cursed. The stakes are even higher then they were in Born Wicked and there's no sign of relief in sight. Cate and her sisters are put in an incredible position and I couldn't put the book down because I needed to know what happens to them. I think Cate is an incredibly brave heroine, who has her own fears and flaws but works every day at trying to get past them. This is the kind of character I love best - flawed but trying to grow at every opportunity. 
 I don't think this series gets the attention it so richly deserves. Not only is it well crafted, well plotted and home to some fabulous complex characters, it's incredibly intelligent. There's a lot going on in this story and it can get quite dark at times but I think Spotswood is making some great points. The world of the Cahill sisters resembles our past society but it also contains some very important warning about our current society. Women are treated like garbage in this world, their rights diminishing further at every turn. It may seem archaic but I think Spotswood is actually pointing out what a slippery slope it can be when the government starts impeding on our rights. It's starts small and "for our own good" and then it just keeps snowballing. This series is not only compelling, it's also serves as an important message about our future. 
 And after that ending I can't wait to get my hands on book three - Sisters' Fate!