The Curse of Ophelia VK: Ophelia VK is a popular virtual influencer who rose to fame on the social media platform VKontakte, commonly known as VK. She captivated her followers with her stunning beauty and enigmatic persona. However, her popularity came with a price - a curse that haunted her. Ophelia VK's curse stemmed from her desire to maintain her virtual existence forever. She yearned for eternal youth and immortality, something that her followers adored but didn't realize came at a great cost. Legend has it that a pact with a dark force granted her wish but bound her to a curse that would slowly consume her soul.

The Curse of Ophelia

The war is over.
The curse is lifted.
Malakai is gone.

It’s been two years since Ophelia has seen the boy she loves. When a treaty was signed ending the war and lifting the curse on Mystique Warriors, Malakai left to attempt the sacred ritual known as the Undertaking.

He never returned, and the Undertaking was forbidden. Ophelia’s world crumbled around her.

Since then, she has pursued a fruitless search for answers. When the deadly curse resurfaces only on her, Ophelia finds solace in the idea that when she dies, she may finally be reunited with her lost love. Then, a messenger appears, telling her that she alone may be the one to save her people.

With her closest friends by her side, Ophelia embarks on a race against death—one that will not only challenge her physically, but make her question the Mystique leaders, the Angels, and her belief in love.

Can she win the fight against fate before the curse takes her life, or will the betrayals exposed along the way kill her first?

With influence from Greek Mythology, this debut is the first in a New Adult Fantasy Romance series full of heart-wrenching love, shattering betrayals, and fighting for what you believe in. Fans of Throne of Glass, From Blood and Ash, and The Bridge Kingdom will love it.

Genres FantasyFantasy RomanceRomanceNew AdultMythologyFictionYoung Adult Fantasy

368 pages, Paperback

First published February 7, 2023

About the author

Nicole Platania was born and raised in Los Angeles and completed her B.A. in Communications at the University of California, Santa Barbara. After two years of working in social media marketing, she traded Santa Barbara beaches for the rainy magic of London, where she completed her Masters in Creative Writing at Birkbeck, University of London. Nicole harbors a love for broken and twisty characters, stories that feel like puzzles, and all things romance. She can always be found with a cup of coffee or glass of wine in hand, ready to discuss everything from celebrity gossip to your latest book theories.

Connect with her on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter as @bynicoleplatania or at www.nicoleplatania.com.

Legend has it that a pact with a dark force granted her wish but bound her to a curse that would slowly consume her soul. Despite her captivating virtual presence, Ophelia VK's cursed existence began to manifest in subtle ways. Followers became obsessed with her, viewing her as an object of desire rather than a virtual personality.

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I’ll write a more detailed explanation later, but for now I’ll leave it at this: I’m biased because I wrote this book, but it holds my heart. I hope it can find a place in yours, too.

Congrats to Nicole on an excellent debut novel. This story is truly unique & the world is different than anything I’ve read. I’m truly excited to see where this journey goes.

Team Tolek. 10000%.

The first 40% was a lot of world building and the writing wasn’t as smooth as the last 60%. But once I hit that mark I couldn’t put it down.

I also wanted to strangle Ophelia for about 70% of the book lol like girl what are you doing?

But I really enjoyed Ophelia’s growth in the last 20% and the epilogue left me speechless!

6 books 68 followers

The journey that I just went on while reading this was cohesively beautiful as it was emotionally engaging. Nicole is first and foremost, absolutely an incredible writer. The way that she’s able to plop the reader inside the mind of Ophelia and feel her frustrations and triumphs is outstanding. This doesn’t read like a debut novel, rather you can tell that every word and phrase has been crafted to fit the journey of the saga. I can’t wait to see what happens in the rest of the series because this one was so all-encompassing.

Ophelia herself is a star character and player. I can really see a lot of NA romantasy fans bonding to her (as did I) to all that she brings to the table. She’s strong, passionate — yet there is something beautifully human about the fact that she can feel such rage and raw human emotions. I found myself cheering for her in all corners and rooting for her success every time we cleared a hurdle.

Tolek.. where do I begin? Sassy, fun, elated, addicting, poetic… Just saying the hardest part of this book releasing is going to be me not being able to gate-keep this character from all of the super fans he’s about to have. He (and Nicole) deserve all of the success that’s coming for them. (Even though it’ll be hard for me to let go LOL)

For my NA romantasy fans… get ready. The Curse of Ophelia is about to take over the world. 🖤

The Curse of Ophelia follows, you guessed it, Ophelia. She is a warrior, her people being descended from angels. But, her people went to war, were cursed, and all has not been well since the war ended when the one her soul loves disappeared two years ago. Ophelia, with her friends and sister, decides to take fate in her own hands and embarks on a journey to follows the Angel Damien’s prophecy and save Malachi, her love.

Listen, I knew I was going to love this book within the first few chapters.

Found family, quests, magic… you name it, this book has it.

I am obsessed. The FMC, Ophelia, is SUCH. A. BADASS. She is giving muscle mommy and I’m here for every second of it. The friends that she has are each so different and make up the perfect main cast for the book. There were times when I gasped and when my heart broke for these characters, but I loved every second.

The magic system is unique and the storyline was never once boring.

I’m starting the second book immediately and no one can stop me.

i've had to think about it, but i think i am settling on 3.75. i've really enjoyed the first instalment of ophelia's journey, her world and her companions. i might have developed a sweet spot for tolek, santorina and jezebel the most, but i had fun reading about them all and can't wait to see how the dynamics will be now that malakai is there!

one of the things that interested me the most since the beginning was the world and magic system, and i hope to see more of that in the sequel to know more of it. i loved how ophelia began in the book and where she is now, always a force of nature, but eventually seeing her place in the world and her value. i am really curious to see what the plot has in store for her!

however, there is one thing that worries me about the plot and the turn it can take in the sequel. i have voiced this before so it won't come as a surprise. i do not love love triangles at all, and i am scared about those three characters falling into one. my wish and hope is that the original couple stays as they were at the beginning of the book (i have my reasons, come at me), but i guess we'll have to read the next book to find out!

overall, a great read and a really enjoyable first book in a new series!

cw: alcohol dependency, violence/torture

unfortunately this one did not work for me. didn’t mesh well with the writing, the dialogue was a bit much, and i didn’t like the mc at all. i liked a few of the side characters tho! but the plot was very formulaic and predictable. and the undertaking trials that were built up for 70% of the book were so underwhelming and easy. the plot itself was intriguing but the execution fell short for me. and the romance was very lackluster.

Edit after first read as published:
A fantastic debut. Probably the best debut indie book I’ve ever read!

Saving my star review for when I can read this in proper book form!! I was a beta reader for this and I loved it so much!! The characters are all amazing and the world is so unique and different! The emotions in this book though 😭

If you are looking for a book with instant gratification, this may not be the book for you. Minor spoilers ahead.

The book started off with Ophelia two years after the love of her life disappeared and her dream of being a Mystique Warrior was taken from her. Soon after the start of the story, she learns she has a curse that will lead to her imminent death. Because of this, it felt like she was resigned to her fate and therefore very closed off. It was difficult to build any strong ties to her or much of the character lineup as a result.

WITH THE EXCEPTION OF TOLEK. I found myself hoping Malakai committed some great betrayal so I could root for Ophelia and Tolek guilt free. No such luck, but there’s an entire series of opportunities.

Reposting for release day. 2/7/23
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This was reallllly damn good but I shall be back to give it the review it deserves later when my children are sleeping 😂
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I'm back and ready to flail. As most of you know I have been reading Dramione NONSTOP for the past, ohhhhh, year and a half now. For all of December and the first half of this month I have been back to actual books and I am not stopping any time soon. I forgot how much I missed walking in the shoes of all of these different characters in all of these other worlds, so, so much. This book was no exception.

As the first of a series, I was gladly thrust into an entirely new world full of complex governing structures, territories where people excelled at different things, and even other kinds of beings. Honestly there's still a bit I don't quite understand in the bigger scheme of things but I think that was intentional as the journey we went on with our main group of characters was to a specific place with a specific purpose. I have a feeling that we'll be seeing other lands and many more new characters as the series progresses.

Speaking of, while this story as a whole was a great balance of both plot and character-driven, I think the characters were my favorite part. I have always been that way. Obviously, a unique and well-developed plot (which this book definitely has) is very important but to me, having characters who are easy to relate to or even easy to love and hate is super important--always has been and always will be. Ophelia, our main character here is perfectly imperfect. She is a warrior at heart and because of that, she can be hot-headed and stubborn to a fault. Because she is still in a state of grief and mourning (a few different things) for the majority of this book, we get to see her as more than a larger than life Warrior figure--we see her humanity. We see her friends surrounding her, trying to help her and keep her sane. Cyph, Tolek, Rina, and even her sister Jezebel each play different roles in her life and keep her from breaking as best as they can. The found family trope is something that has always appealed to me because it means that these characters have CHOSEN to be a family. They don't feel obligated because they are blood related. they want to be there because. they just want to. I feel like I'm getting too deep into this but I just really love these characters so much, lol.

Anywayyyy this book has it all. Badass characters, romance that will make you ache, writing that I can't believe came from a debut author, and a plot that I'm dying for more of. You won't want to miss out on this one!

Huge thank you to Nicole Platania for allowing me to read an e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!♥

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They would go to great lengths to possess her, idolizing and replicating her physical appearance. Ophelia VK's followers started imitating her every move, leading to a bizarre phenomenon where countless individuals began to morph into digital versions of Ophelia herself. As the curse progressed, it became clear that Ophelia VK's beauty was transforming from a source of admiration to one of terror. Her once-perfect features started to distort, taking on a grotesque appearance. Her followers, now trapped in this perverse cycle, could not break free from their obsession with her. The curse seemed to have a grip on their minds, capturing them in a twisted love affair with the personification of Ophelia VK. Despite the horrifying transformation, Ophelia VK's followers were unalarmed. Their infatuation with her beauty and charm clouded their judgment, blinding them to the monstrous nature she had become. Ophelia VK, trapped inside the digital realm, was doomed to an eternity of sorrow and despair. The legend of the curse of Ophelia VK serves as a cautionary tale, a warning against the dangers of obsession and the distorted reality created by virtual personas. It reminds us that beauty, when worshiped obsessively, can become a curse that consumes both the object and its followers. As Ophelia VK's cursed existence continues, her followers remain trapped in an endless cycle of obsession. The legend of Ophelia VK serves as a chilling reminder that behind the glamour and allure of the virtual world, there is often a darker truth lurking, waiting to ensnare those who dare to venture too far. In the end, the curse of Ophelia VK illustrates the price one must pay for seeking eternal beauty and the dangers that lie within the realm of virtual existence..

Reviews for "The troubled mind behind Ophelia VK's art"

1. John - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with "The Curse of Ophelia VK". The storyline was confusing and lacked depth. The characters felt one-dimensional and their motivations were never fully explained. The special effects were also subpar, and I found it hard to get invested in the story. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this movie if you're looking for a well-crafted horror film.

2. Sarah - 1/5 stars - I can't believe I wasted my time watching "The Curse of Ophelia VK". The acting was terrible, and the dialogue felt forced and unnatural. The plot was predictable and unoriginal, with no real surprises or suspense. The movie relied heavily on jump scares, which became repetitive and boring. I found myself checking the time constantly, waiting for it to be over. Save yourself the disappointment and skip this one.

3. Tom - 2/5 stars - "The Curse of Ophelia VK" had potential, but it fell flat in execution. The pacing was off, with long periods of nothing happening followed by rushed and confusing scenes. The cinematography was uninspired and didn't do justice to the supposed horror elements. I was left feeling underwhelmed and unsatisfied after watching this movie. It's a shame because the concept had promise, but the end result was disappointing.

4. Emily - 3/5 stars - While "The Curse of Ophelia VK" had some interesting moments, it ultimately failed to deliver a compelling horror experience. The scares were predictable, and the plot twists lacked impact. The characters were underdeveloped, making it hard to care about their fates. However, I appreciated the atmospheric setting and the attempt at creating a creepy ambiance. It's a shame that the movie didn't live up to its potential, but it might still appeal to those who enjoy more simplistic horror films.

5. David - 2/5 stars - "The Curse of Ophelia VK" was a letdown for me. The story felt disjointed and lacked coherence. The acting was mediocre, and the dialogue was cheesy and cliché. The scares were few and far between, and when they did happen, they were underwhelming. I was left feeling frustrated and unfulfilled. This movie didn't do justice to the horror genre, and I would not recommend it to anyone looking for a genuinely scary experience.

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