Based on the information given about the curse throughout the book, what do you think the exact words of the original curse were? As Lilith would, be intentional with your word choice, and explain why you think she would have used those words in particular. Based on the wording you chose, what would be required to break the curse? What alternatives would exist to break your version of the curse? For example, Harper says Grey could have broken the curse if all that was required was loyal sacrifice in the form of love.

Choose three elements of A Curse So Dark and Lonely that Kemmerer incorporated from a past version of Beauty and the Beast. How do these elements enhance the story, and how does their use build upon the tale’s legacy? Do you think Kemmerer could have incorporated these elements more strongly? If so, how? If not, how are they helping A Curse So Dark and Lonely to shine as its own work in comparison to the classic story?