Curses and Cornstalks by R.K. Pierce [Review]

Curses and Cornstalks (Falling for the Monster #1) by R.K. Pierce
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
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Date read: January 11, 2026

Falling for the Monster
1. Curses and Cornstalks - Paperback | Kindle

R.K. Pierce
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

A century-old curse. A sentient scarecrow. A city girl who’s in way over her head.

Cassie never imagined leaving the big city, but after dumping her cheating ex, she lands in the tiny town of Cold Springs. However, farm-life isn't as peaceful as she thought it would be.

Something is haunting the town and plaguing the locals… And she's determined to find out what it is.

Atticus has been cursed for over a hundred years, bound to a stake he can’t escape. But when a brave, wide-eyed woman stumbles upon him, he can't help but be intrigued.

She isn't like the others… And she might be his only shot at freedom.

With All Hallows’ Eve approaching, Cassie is unable to stay away from the scarecrow that haunts her dreams. Can they find a way to break the curse and be together, or will Atticus’ soul belong to the cornfield forever?

Thoughts on Curses and Cornstalks: Straight up, I liked this book overall, but I was a little thrown that we didn't learn more about the curse itself. I mean, I fully understand what Atticus said happened, but it felt like maybe there should be more (this part may be an entirely me thing, so do with it what you will). I was also expecting the three town rules to somehow tie together with the curse. I had a whole scenario built up revolving around apple pie and not entering town before noon on Sunday. ALAS.

Again, though, I liked the book. Atticus was a good man driven to bad things by circumstances (or the lady who cursed him, I guess) and Cassie saw beneath the monster to the heart of the man he was. Cassie was caught between trying to get over her previous relationship and her drive to keep herself from thinking about her cheating ex led her to do some questionable things that would have ensured she was not the final girl in a horror movie.

But she survived. And her kindness put her on the path to helping Atticus. Fun, sex-ay, and with enough out of the ordinary anatomical differences to make this monster-loving reader happy. *thumbs up*