Liam and his friend Aria are recruited by a pair of siblings from the mythical city of Atlantis. The Atlanteans are members of the royal family and seek the aid of the adventure-loving duo to save their mother's life, the queen. For reasons they cannot fathom, the queen has fallen ill, and if the source of her ailment is not discovered and rectified in time, both the queen and the kingdom will perish. Liam and Aria have never been known to dodge a challenge, but how do you solve a problem when everyone believes you created it? Find out if they succeed in Coline Monsarrat's The Cursed Empress.

Coline Monsarrat introduces us to another adventure in the Aria and Liam series. The youthful team makes it a habit to travel through time and solve mysteries wherever possible. In The Cursed Empress, they are set against a race of people whose distrust for outsiders is legendary. Monsarrat fills her story with interesting conversations between the characters. They trade barbs in a manner that comes naturally to youngsters, creating a story that appeals to younger readers. The impressive part of Monsarrat's storytelling technique is how she subtly injects important morals into the subplots. From Liam explaining the upbeat nature of their commentary to the Atlanteans to Kael justifying his actions to Eryx, there is a deep lesson waiting to be assimilated by the reader. The detailed introduction to all the characters makes the story easy to follow and enjoyable for anyone unfamiliar with the series. The Cursed Empress is an exciting novel with the right qualities to engage young readers.

Aria & Liam by Coline Monsarrat is a kid's adventure story about the Cursed Empress. Aria and Liam find themselves at a strange crystal cave while participating in a sailing competition. They are tasked to remove the curse from the Empress of Atlantis. But dark forces are gathering, making their job harder. Their journey is perilous, as they face strange science experiments, creatures that should have been extinct long ago, and treacherous waters. A prophecy by Plato looks set to come true, a cataclysm that will destroy the island, but Aria and Liam have a tougher challenge: convincing the islanders that they want to save them. Can they succeed in overcoming the darkness? Will they bring harmony back to the island? And can they lift the curse?

Aria & Liam: The Cursed Empress by Coline Monsarrat is the third book in this series, and it will take you on a thrilling rollercoaster journey. Packed with action and plenty of twists and turns, this is the perfect adventure story for kids, but it tells more than just a children's story. It is about compassion for others, understanding, and working together when bad things happen. The writing is clear and engaging, making for a compelling story to keep you reading. The characters are fun and well-developed, and you'll be rooting for our main protagonists all the way through. Many historical facts are also thrown in throughout, adding an extra dimension to the story. With plenty of humor, this is a great story to settle down with. However, although I read this as a standalone, I recommend reading the entire series in order.