"A Curse So Dark and Lonely" is a young adult fantasy series written by Brigid Kemmerer. The series, consisting of three books, follows the story of Harper Lacy, a young girl from Washington DC, who is dragged into the magical world of Emberfall. The first book, "A Curse So Dark and Lonely," introduces us to Harper, who is suffering from cerebral palsy. One night, she is magically transported to Emberfall, a kingdom cursed by an enchantress named Lilith. The prince of Emberfall, Rhen, is cursed to relive the same season over and over again, only breaking the curse if a girl falls in love with him. Harper becomes embroiled in this curse and must find a way to break free from Emberfall.
Vegas' hottest record-breaking show, based on the hit films Magic Mike and Magic Mike XXL and conceived and co-directed by Channing Tatum , has been elevated to include bigger, sexier and bolder numbers along with a specially designed cocktail lounge providing showgoers with an immersive and luxurious pre-and-post show experience. For a limited time, tickets are just $89 , plus tax and fees, and are on sale now at MagicMikeLiveLasVegas.com. Covid Safety / Vaccination policy:
To ensure Magic Mike Live can provide a comfortable and safe experience for everyone, the production is requiring proof of full vaccination or a negative test result prior to attending a performance. While we encourage everyone to get vaccinated, we understand that may not be possible for everyone. Therefore, guests will also be admitted with a negative test result taken within 72 hours of a performance. To preserve the safety of the performers and fellow audience members, patrons must present a physical or digital record of their vaccination status or negative COVID-19 test result before entering the venue. The entire cast and crew of Magic Mike Live is fully vaccinated, and the show adheres to a strict cleaning protocol between all performances. Please note that per local legislation, patrons must continue to wear masks at this time, regardless of vaccination status, unless they are eating or drinking. Please visit MagicMikeLiveLasVegas.com for additional information. About MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas
Hailed as "the modern strip show we deserve" by USA Today and celebrated as "the show that has everything you could ever want" by Glamour UK, MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas is a first-class entertainment experience based on the hit films Magic Mike and Magic Mike XXL. Serving as "the cure to the common male revue" ( Las Vegas Sun), features the hottest and most talented men in the country performing in front of, behind, above, and all around the audience. Conceived by Channing Tatum and co-directed by Tatum and film franchise choreographer Alison Faulk with choreography by Faulk, Teresa Espinosa and Luke Broadlick , the show features sexy and daring themed dance and strip routines punctuated by one of a kind acts from a diverse cast of performers. MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas is a sizzling 360-degree dance and acrobatic strip tease spectacular guaranteed to bring on the heat and leave its guests feeling empowered and ready to ignite the magic inside themselves. About BASE Entertainment
BASE Entertainment develops, creates, and manages live entertainment productions and venues in North America and worldwide. In addition to MAGIC MIKE LIVE at SAHARA Las Vegas, BASE's current projects in Las Vegas include CRISS ANGEL Mindfreak at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and An Evening with Whitney: The Whitney Houston Hologram Concert opening at Harrah's Las Vegas October 2021. Past productions in Las Vegas include Absinthe at Caesars Palace, Jersey Boys at the Palazzo, Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular at the Venetian, Rock of Ages at the Venetian, Peepshow at Planet Hollywood, Mat Franco: Magic Reinvented Nightly at the LINQ Hotel & Casino, Million Dollar Quartet at Harrah's, Wayne Brady at the Venetian and Stomp Out Loud at Planet Hollywood, among others. BASE also manages touring productions for its affiliate, BASE Hologram. BASE Hologram is the world's leading producer of touring and residency productions which combines holographic and augmented reality technology, cinematic special effects and live performers. Current productions include Callas In Concert, Roy Orbison In Dreams, Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly : The Rock 'n' Roll Dream Tour and An Evening with Whitney. For more information, please visit BASEentertainment.com. About SAHARA Las Vegas
SAHARA Las Vegas is an all-encompassing resort and casino with 1,615 guest rooms and suites in three distinctive towers – including the AAA® Four Diamond Alexandria Tower, more than 85,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, two rooftop pools and a collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The inviting casino occupies 60,000 square feet and features approximately 600 of the latest slot and video poker machines, 50 classic table games, Infinity – a premium gaming lounge, The Poker Room at SAHARA Las Vegas and a sports book operated by global gaming leader, William Hill . An impressive selection of culinary and cocktail offerings includes Bazaar Meat by José Andrés™, named "Best Restaurant in Nevada " by Business Insider; CASBAR Lounge; Uno Más; Prendi; The Tangier; Zeffer's and more. In 2021, SAHARA Las Vegas looks forward to welcoming the all-new Azilo Ultra Pool and an array of exciting new dining concepts, including famed Philadelphia sports bar Chickie's & Pete's; The Noodle Den from renowned Chef Guoming "Sam" Xin; and James Beard award-winning Chef Shawn McClain's Ballo. SAHARA Las Vegas is also proud to serve as home to MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas presented by Channing Tatum . SAHARA Las Vegas players can also enjoy the perks of an Infinity Rewards membership, a joint loyalty program between SAHARA and its sister property Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Reno, that gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards across both destinations. SAHARA Las Vegas is a minority-owned business certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. For more information, please visit SaharaLasVegas.com and stay connected on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Covid Safety Vaccination policy To ensure Magic Mike Live can provide a comfortable and safe experience for everyone, the production is requiring proof of full vaccination or a negative test result prior to attending a performance. Conceived by Channing Tatum and co-directed by Tatum and film franchise choreographer Alison Faulk with choreography by Faulk, Teresa Espinosa and Luke Broadlick , the show features sexy and daring themed dance and strip routines punctuated by one of a kind acts from a diverse cast of performers.
Harper becomes embroiled in this curse and must find a way to break free from Emberfall. In the second book, "A Heart So Fierce and Broken," the story shifts focus to Grey, the commander of the royal guard in Emberfall. This installment delves deeper into the political intrigue and rebellion within Emberfall.
MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas Celebrates Opening Night At SAHARA Las Vegas With Red Carpet And Sold-Out Performance, Sept. 25
LAS VEGAS , Sept. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night (Sept. 25), Channing Tatum's MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas celebrated its highly anticipated opening in its brand-new, cutting-edge venue at SAHARA Las Vegas. The sold-out audience was treated to a high-octane performance filled with new sexy and daring dance routines outfitted in a technologically advanced theater, designed to thrill from all angles. For grand reopening photos and b-roll, click here
For production photos and video to be used for news b-roll purposes, click here "MAGIC MIKE LIVE is a revolutionary production that now performs in a venue that matches its innovation, energy and sexiness," said Vincent Marini , executive producer of MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas. "The Strip-side show was already one of the hottest tickets in Las Vegas , and now we offer an elevated XXL-experience for our guests night after night." Earlier that evening, notable attendees were seen on the red carpet posing for photos with the cast and mingling with all-star creatives including Steven Soderbergh , award-winning director, producer, and filmmaker, Alex Meruelo , owner of SAHARA Las Vegas, Debbie Gibson , internationally known singer-songwriter, Jack Rayner , musical director of MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas and Alison Faulk , choreographer and co-director of MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas. Following the show, guests enjoyed an after party at SAHARA Las Vegas' awe-inspiring new Azilo Ultra Pool.
Vegas' hottest record-breaking show, based on the hit films Magic Mike and Magic Mike XXL and conceived and co-directed by Channing Tatum , has been elevated to include bigger, sexier and bolder numbers along with a specially designed cocktail lounge providing showgoers with an immersive and luxurious pre-and-post show experience. For a limited time, tickets are just $89 , plus tax and fees, and are on sale now at MagicMikeLiveLasVegas.com. Covid Safety / Vaccination policy:
To ensure Magic Mike Live can provide a comfortable and safe experience for everyone, the production is requiring proof of full vaccination or a negative test result prior to attending a performance. While we encourage everyone to get vaccinated, we understand that may not be possible for everyone. Therefore, guests will also be admitted with a negative test result taken within 72 hours of a performance. To preserve the safety of the performers and fellow audience members, patrons must present a physical or digital record of their vaccination status or negative COVID-19 test result before entering the venue. The entire cast and crew of Magic Mike Live is fully vaccinated, and the show adheres to a strict cleaning protocol between all performances. Please note that per local legislation, patrons must continue to wear masks at this time, regardless of vaccination status, unless they are eating or drinking. Please visit MagicMikeLiveLasVegas.com for additional information. About MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas
Hailed as "the modern strip show we deserve" by USA Today and celebrated as "the show that has everything you could ever want" by Glamour UK, MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas is a first-class entertainment experience based on the hit films Magic Mike and Magic Mike XXL. Serving as "the cure to the common male revue" ( Las Vegas Sun), features the hottest and most talented men in the country performing in front of, behind, above, and all around the audience. Conceived by Channing Tatum and co-directed by Tatum and film franchise choreographer Alison Faulk with choreography by Faulk, Teresa Espinosa and Luke Broadlick , the show features sexy and daring themed dance and strip routines punctuated by one of a kind acts from a diverse cast of performers. MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas is a sizzling 360-degree dance and acrobatic strip tease spectacular guaranteed to bring on the heat and leave its guests feeling empowered and ready to ignite the magic inside themselves. About BASE Entertainment
BASE Entertainment develops, creates, and manages live entertainment productions and venues in North America and worldwide. In addition to MAGIC MIKE LIVE at SAHARA Las Vegas, BASE's current projects in Las Vegas include CRISS ANGEL Mindfreak at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and An Evening with Whitney: The Whitney Houston Hologram Concert opening at Harrah's Las Vegas October 2021. Past productions in Las Vegas include Absinthe at Caesars Palace, Jersey Boys at the Palazzo, Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular at the Venetian, Rock of Ages at the Venetian, Peepshow at Planet Hollywood, Mat Franco: Magic Reinvented Nightly at the LINQ Hotel & Casino, Million Dollar Quartet at Harrah's, Wayne Brady at the Venetian and Stomp Out Loud at Planet Hollywood, among others. BASE also manages touring productions for its affiliate, BASE Hologram. BASE Hologram is the world's leading producer of touring and residency productions which combines holographic and augmented reality technology, cinematic special effects and live performers. Current productions include Callas In Concert, Roy Orbison In Dreams, Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly : The Rock 'n' Roll Dream Tour and An Evening with Whitney. For more information, please visit BASEentertainment.com. About SAHARA Las Vegas
SAHARA Las Vegas is an all-encompassing resort and casino with 1,615 guest rooms and suites in three distinctive towers – including the AAA® Four Diamond Alexandria Tower, more than 85,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, two rooftop pools and a collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The inviting casino occupies 60,000 square feet and features approximately 600 of the latest slot and video poker machines, 50 classic table games, Infinity – a premium gaming lounge, The Poker Room at SAHARA Las Vegas and a sports book operated by global gaming leader, William Hill . An impressive selection of culinary and cocktail offerings includes Bazaar Meat by José Andrés™, named "Best Restaurant in Nevada " by Business Insider; CASBAR Lounge; Uno Más; Prendi; The Tangier; Zeffer's and more. In 2021, SAHARA Las Vegas looks forward to welcoming the all-new Azilo Ultra Pool and an array of exciting new dining concepts, including famed Philadelphia sports bar Chickie's & Pete's; The Noodle Den from renowned Chef Guoming "Sam" Xin; and James Beard award-winning Chef Shawn McClain's Ballo. SAHARA Las Vegas is also proud to serve as home to MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas presented by Channing Tatum . SAHARA Las Vegas players can also enjoy the perks of an Infinity Rewards membership, a joint loyalty program between SAHARA and its sister property Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Reno, that gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards across both destinations. SAHARA Las Vegas is a minority-owned business certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. For more information, please visit SaharaLasVegas.com and stay connected on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
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LAS VEGAS , Sept. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night (Sept. 25), Channing Tatum's MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas celebrated its highly anticipated opening in its brand-new, cutting-edge venue at SAHARA Las Vegas. The sold-out audience was treated to a high-octane performance filled with new sexy and daring dance routines outfitted in a technologically advanced theater, designed to thrill from all angles. For grand reopening photos and b-roll, click here
For production photos and video to be used for news b-roll purposes, click here "MAGIC MIKE LIVE is a revolutionary production that now performs in a venue that matches its innovation, energy and sexiness," said Vincent Marini , executive producer of MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas. "The Strip-side show was already one of the hottest tickets in Las Vegas , and now we offer an elevated XXL-experience for our guests night after night." Earlier that evening, notable attendees were seen on the red carpet posing for photos with the cast and mingling with all-star creatives including Steven Soderbergh , award-winning director, producer, and filmmaker, Alex Meruelo , owner of SAHARA Las Vegas, Debbie Gibson , internationally known singer-songwriter, Jack Rayner , musical director of MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas and Alison Faulk , choreographer and co-director of MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas. Following the show, guests enjoyed an after party at SAHARA Las Vegas' awe-inspiring new Azilo Ultra Pool.
Grey's loyalty is tested as he discovers a secret that changes everything he thought he knew about the curse and the kingdom. The final book, "A Vow So Bold and Deadly," brings the series to an epic conclusion. Harper, Rhen, and Grey must come together to defeat the powerful sorceress, Lilith, and break the curse once and for all. The story is filled with action, romance, and unexpected twists as the characters fight for their kingdom and love. What sets this series apart is its unique take on the "Beauty and the Beast" trope, weaving in elements of magic, fantasy, and modern-day issues. The characters are complex and relatable, with their struggles and growth adding depth to the story. The author's writing style is engaging and keeps readers hooked from beginning to end. Overall, "A Curse So Dark and Lonely" is a gripping series that combines fantasy, romance, and social themes to create an enthralling read. It showcases the power of love, friendship, and bravery in the face of adversity. Fans of fantasy and fairy tale retellings will surely enjoy this captivating series..
Reviews for "A Character Analysis of Rhen in "A Curse So Dark and Lonely"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "A Curse So Dark and Lonely" series. The premise seemed intriguing, with the idea of a cursed prince and a strong female protagonist, but the execution fell flat for me. The characters lacked depth and their actions felt forced. The romance between Harper and Rhen felt forced and lacked chemistry. The plot was predictable and lacked tension, making it difficult to become invested in the story. Overall, I found the series to be underwhelming and would not recommend it.
2. Mark - 2 stars - "A Curse So Dark and Lonely" series was a letdown for me. The world-building was weak and lacked detail, leaving me feeling confused and disconnected from the story. The writing style was also not to my taste, with clunky dialogue and awkward pacing. The characters felt flat and one-dimensional, making it difficult to care about their struggles. The romance, which is a central theme in the series, felt shallow and rushed. Overall, I found the series to be forgettable and lacking in originality.
3. Emily - 1 star - I was highly disappointed with "A Curse So Dark and Lonely" series. The main characters, Harper and Rhen, lacked depth and development. Their actions and choices throughout the series felt unrealistic and inconsistent. The plot was slow-paced and predictable, failing to hold my interest. The fantasy elements were poorly explained and left me feeling confused. The romance felt forced and lacked passion. Overall, I found the series to be poorly executed and would not recommend it.