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Blood & Magic #1
Cursed by Fire
If you loved Buffy the Vampire Slayer, then you’ll love Aria Naveed. Kicking butt and saving people is kind of her thing.
It has been six years since the Awakening, and peace in Spokane, Washington is still tenuous at best. The vampires and shifters are all vying for control of the city and the humans seem to be the ones suffering the consequences, or so it seems.
Aria Naveed has spent the last two years of her life fighting to make the many wrongs of the world right, but soon finds out that the humans aren’t as weak as they appear and may be a more terrifying foe than any of the other races combined.
When a stranger rolls into town with trouble on his heels, Aria finds herself trapped in the middle of a battle that could cost her more than she has bargained for. Will a fight for justice turn into an unexpected fight for her life?
If you love snarky heroines, kick-butt fight scenes, and unexpected twists, then grab your copy of Cursed by Fire today!
It has been six years since the Awakening, and peace in Spokane, Washington is still tenuous at best. The vampires and shifters are all vying for control of the city and the humans seem to be the ones suffering the consequences, or so it seems.
Aria Naveed has spent the last two years of her life fighting to make the many wrongs of the world right, but soon finds out that the humans aren’t as weak as they appear and may be a more terrifying foe than any of the other races combined.
When a stranger rolls into town with trouble on his heels, Aria finds herself trapped in the middle of a battle that could cost her more than she has bargained for. Will a fight for justice turn into an unexpected fight for her life?
If you love snarky heroines, kick-butt fight scenes, and unexpected twists, then grab your copy of Cursed by Fire today!
250 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 24, 2015
About the author
Danielle Annett
25 books521 followersI'm just a girl with an obsession for Marvel movies, a love of all things Urban Fantasy, and a cheerleader for the underdog in any given story.
If you're looking for a heroine you can root for ... someone who defies the odds and gets up every time they're knocked down ... then look no further because that's what you'll find in my books.
I hope you'll join me in Aria Naveed's adventures. She's pretty badass if I do say so myself.
And if for some strange reason you want to know more about me, check out my website www.Danielle-Annett.com and catch me on facebook https://bit.ly/2t588Uu
Also don't forget to sign up for my newsletter so you never miss a new release: https://www.subscribepage.com/y7i0o9
**THESE ARE DANIELLE'S AVAILABLE TITLES**
THE BLOOD AND MAGIC SERIES
Cursed by Fire -- Out Now
Kissed by Fire -- Out Now
Burned by Fire -- Out Now
Branded by Fire -- Out Now
Consumed by Fire --Out Now
Forged by Fire -- Out Now
If you're looking for a heroine you can root for ... someone who defies the odds and gets up every time they're knocked down ... then look no further because that's what you'll find in my books.
I hope you'll join me in Aria Naveed's adventures. She's pretty badass if I do say so myself.
And if for some strange reason you want to know more about me, check out my website www.Danielle-Annett.com and catch me on facebook https://bit.ly/2t588Uu
Also don't forget to sign up for my newsletter so you never miss a new release: https://www.subscribepage.com/y7i0o9
**THESE ARE DANIELLE'S AVAILABLE TITLES**
THE BLOOD AND MAGIC SERIES
Cursed by Fire -- Out Now
Kissed by Fire -- Out Now
Burned by Fire -- Out Now
Branded by Fire -- Out Now
Consumed by Fire --Out Now
Forged by Fire -- Out Now
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February 17, 2015
Ok, no.
I will never understand how people think they can get away with such a blatant copying of elements from massively popular series like Kate Daniels or Psy/Changeling.
Just no.
I'll name few similarities:
1) Shifters in this book are infected by virus called Lyc-V (yup, same name) that changes their "chemical makeup" completely and gives them accelerated healing and regenerative abilities.
2)Shifters are Pack and Pack in this book has the same Clan organization as Pack in KD series:
There is a Clan Cat, Clan Wolf, Clan Feloidea (hyenas), Clan Muridea (rodents); Clan Canidea (foxes) and Clan Big (In KD series it's called Clan Heavy) which includes bears.
3)Heroine is a mercenary. She is partnered with a guy named James who is a Pack and he is a Pack's Hunter (like he's Chief of Security or something..) and you know.. Like Lucas from Psy/Changeling series where Hunters are gifted trackers. :\
4)One of alphas of Clan Wolf is called Derek. Alpha of foxes is called Robert, same as Rat alpha in KD series. :\
5)Pack lives in Compound, a tall fortress, surrounded by fence on large piece of property outside of town. In Kate Daniels series it's called Keep and has same structure. (-_-)
6)When main character goes to vampire lair- it's called Coven- she is met by the most beautiful woman she ever saw with waist long red hair whose name is Irina. Reminiscent to Rowena from KD of course.
7)This world after Awakening (Shift) has also Psykers-humans born with psychokinetis powers. Like Psy in Nalini's series.
Every book has this:
"Names, characters, places and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination."
In this case, I find it not to be true.
ETA: I found this interview author gave and unsurprisingly, Ilona Andrews and Nalini Singh are her favorite authors.
February 13, 2015
Taking a wild guess that this is the book that made Ilona have to copyright some of her terms from Kate Daniels. This review should help you decide if it copies Kate Daniels (and Nalini Singh's Psy/Changeling series). There's also a character named Declan, (On the Edge, anyone?) as well as similarities to Singh's other series, which Angela has brought to light in her updates.
February 2, 2015
5*s
Review posted here...
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Cursed by Fire is an awesome introduction to the Blood & Magic series…..
A few years ago there was the ‘Awakening’ in which supernatural beings came out of the closet, Humans are no longer the top of the food chain. Everything about the world has changed including who holds the power and how they are governed; Vampires and Shifters are rivals for that power and always seem to be teetering on the edge of war with Humans stuck right in the middle….. what the supernaturals don’t know is that the Humans are evolving too and some come with their own abilities that just might be able to help them fight back.
Aria Naveed is one such human, she uses her abilities to investigate crimes – a mercenary if you will. After a particularly bad case involving a child murder that weighs heavily on Aria, she is forced to reopen the case when some new information comes to light. With the reassignment comes a partner, none other than her friend and Shifter – James – and she finally feels they will be able to put this case to bed…… but what if it’s just the beginning? What if the childs death is part of a bigger issue? Can Aria find out before it becomes too late?
If that’s not enough, Aria has a stalker, a strange man that evokes something in her each time they collide, he can do things Aria has never seen….. but can she trust him? Why is he following her?..... all will be revealed
I thought Cursed by Fire was an awesome read and a great introduction to the series. Aria is a character that is very likable, she has lost everyone she cares about and only has a couple of people who she trusts and loves, she gives off a slightly lonely vibe but doesn’t let it get in the way of her work. I really liked her magical status (I don’t really want to spoil anything but the clue might be in the title) and how handy it is in dangerous situations but saying that, I thought she needed to master it more.
The story was great and what started out as one thing totally turned into something else but that isn’t unusual for a UF and one of the reasons I love this genre so much. We are introduced to a much different world; with supernaturals being outed, the power dynamic has shifted greatly and the supernaturals have more power than humans, when you have a scenario like this you know what’s going to happen….the underdog is going to rise up and cause hell. We get the stirrings of war and meet all involved but no clear ‘good guy’ just yet because we are just getting to know everyone. I always like the investigative scenario that Aria finds herself in and it unravels some pretty interesting stuff as well as jaw dropping discoveries that come from nowhere. There is a smidge of romance and love triangle but it’s only a smidge and doesn’t detract from the story. I would say that I preferred one to the other and maybe routing for him but the other is more intriguing and I’d be happy to see either develop into something.
I would say the book was very well written and had a Kate Daniels feel to it, which is so not a bad thing in my mind. With it being the first book, it is very much a getting to know you and the world you live in plot but it builds a very strong basis for the series to expand from and plenty of potential for where it could go. I can’t fault it in anyway and thoroughly enjoyed it and am looking forward to more.
Review posted here...
http://bookpassionforlife.blogspot.co...
Cursed by Fire is an awesome introduction to the Blood & Magic series…..
A few years ago there was the ‘Awakening’ in which supernatural beings came out of the closet, Humans are no longer the top of the food chain. Everything about the world has changed including who holds the power and how they are governed; Vampires and Shifters are rivals for that power and always seem to be teetering on the edge of war with Humans stuck right in the middle….. what the supernaturals don’t know is that the Humans are evolving too and some come with their own abilities that just might be able to help them fight back.
Aria Naveed is one such human, she uses her abilities to investigate crimes – a mercenary if you will. After a particularly bad case involving a child murder that weighs heavily on Aria, she is forced to reopen the case when some new information comes to light. With the reassignment comes a partner, none other than her friend and Shifter – James – and she finally feels they will be able to put this case to bed…… but what if it’s just the beginning? What if the childs death is part of a bigger issue? Can Aria find out before it becomes too late?
If that’s not enough, Aria has a stalker, a strange man that evokes something in her each time they collide, he can do things Aria has never seen….. but can she trust him? Why is he following her?..... all will be revealed
I thought Cursed by Fire was an awesome read and a great introduction to the series. Aria is a character that is very likable, she has lost everyone she cares about and only has a couple of people who she trusts and loves, she gives off a slightly lonely vibe but doesn’t let it get in the way of her work. I really liked her magical status (I don’t really want to spoil anything but the clue might be in the title) and how handy it is in dangerous situations but saying that, I thought she needed to master it more.
The story was great and what started out as one thing totally turned into something else but that isn’t unusual for a UF and one of the reasons I love this genre so much. We are introduced to a much different world; with supernaturals being outed, the power dynamic has shifted greatly and the supernaturals have more power than humans, when you have a scenario like this you know what’s going to happen….the underdog is going to rise up and cause hell. We get the stirrings of war and meet all involved but no clear ‘good guy’ just yet because we are just getting to know everyone. I always like the investigative scenario that Aria finds herself in and it unravels some pretty interesting stuff as well as jaw dropping discoveries that come from nowhere. There is a smidge of romance and love triangle but it’s only a smidge and doesn’t detract from the story. I would say that I preferred one to the other and maybe routing for him but the other is more intriguing and I’d be happy to see either develop into something.
I would say the book was very well written and had a Kate Daniels feel to it, which is so not a bad thing in my mind. With it being the first book, it is very much a getting to know you and the world you live in plot but it builds a very strong basis for the series to expand from and plenty of potential for where it could go. I can’t fault it in anyway and thoroughly enjoyed it and am looking forward to more.
February 12, 2015
Everyone who knows me knows I am an Ilona Andrews Fangurl.
I ride hard for the Andrews Duo.
This shit right here? *rolls eyes*
Kate Daniels does NOT need to be revamped, redone or republished.
I mean. WTF??! Even the fucking author website for this chick reminds me of Ilona Andrews' author website.
Hoping this shit gets pulled for plagerism soon.
I ride hard for the Andrews Duo.
This shit right here? *rolls eyes*
Kate Daniels does NOT need to be revamped, redone or republished.
I mean. WTF??! Even the fucking author website for this chick reminds me of Ilona Andrews' author website.
Hoping this shit gets pulled for plagerism soon.
January 25, 2015
This book was unbelievable! The action, the politics, the suspense, the subterfuge; I was completely enthralled. Aria is Psyker—a human born with psychokinetic powers. Aria’s power is pyrokinesis. Her father was also a Psyker and tried to teach her to harness and control her abilities before he was murdered before Aria’s eyes. One of the last things her father said to her was to stay away from other Psykers. Aria doesn’t know the reason but she hides her abilities and quickly moves away when she thinks anyone may be on to her secret.
Aria is currently in Spokane, Washington working as a mercenary. She’s working an abduction and murder case of a 7-year-old boy. The boy turns out to be a shifter and fingers are pointed at the vampire coven as the ones responsible. When a second shifter is murdered along with a vampire, both shifters and vampires begin preparing for war. Are one or both factions responsible or is there another deadlier threat on the horizon? Chaos ensues and lines are drawn. Aria wants no part of the upcoming war but she may not have a choice as every faction plots to woo her—and her invaluable powers—to their side. The action is just starting to heat up in this brilliantly crafted dog-eat-dog world where trust is deceptive and safety is a façade.
Oh my GOODNESS! I completely devoured this book in one siting it was THAT GOOD! I loved the reading about the new reality after the Awakening and about all the paranormal beings. I also loved Aria. Her strength was admirable and her constant struggles with self-control made her easily relatable. I liked how the story is told from first person point-of-view but I would have loved to have had other POV’s from James, a wolf shifter who’s a friend of Aria’s, Mike, Aria’s boss and father-figure and other characters in the story. On the other hand, being told from first person leaves more of a mystery and it’s one I’m completely hooked on!
I’m not sure what genre this book falls under but while reading it, it did feel a bit like a New Adult fantasy. There wasn’t any romance in the book but there’s certainly promise of one and I could see the possibility of a love triangle but there have been no love/lust feelings developed between Aria and any character in the book, yet. The story was solely focused on the suspense/mystery aspect as well as the threat of war.
I thought the story was amazing and I loved every word of it. The prologue gives us a little taste of what’s awaiting Aria in the next book and I cannot wait to find out what happens next!
Reviewed by Elizabeth H for Cocktails and Books
Aria is currently in Spokane, Washington working as a mercenary. She’s working an abduction and murder case of a 7-year-old boy. The boy turns out to be a shifter and fingers are pointed at the vampire coven as the ones responsible. When a second shifter is murdered along with a vampire, both shifters and vampires begin preparing for war. Are one or both factions responsible or is there another deadlier threat on the horizon? Chaos ensues and lines are drawn. Aria wants no part of the upcoming war but she may not have a choice as every faction plots to woo her—and her invaluable powers—to their side. The action is just starting to heat up in this brilliantly crafted dog-eat-dog world where trust is deceptive and safety is a façade.
Oh my GOODNESS! I completely devoured this book in one siting it was THAT GOOD! I loved the reading about the new reality after the Awakening and about all the paranormal beings. I also loved Aria. Her strength was admirable and her constant struggles with self-control made her easily relatable. I liked how the story is told from first person point-of-view but I would have loved to have had other POV’s from James, a wolf shifter who’s a friend of Aria’s, Mike, Aria’s boss and father-figure and other characters in the story. On the other hand, being told from first person leaves more of a mystery and it’s one I’m completely hooked on!
I’m not sure what genre this book falls under but while reading it, it did feel a bit like a New Adult fantasy. There wasn’t any romance in the book but there’s certainly promise of one and I could see the possibility of a love triangle but there have been no love/lust feelings developed between Aria and any character in the book, yet. The story was solely focused on the suspense/mystery aspect as well as the threat of war.
I thought the story was amazing and I loved every word of it. The prologue gives us a little taste of what’s awaiting Aria in the next book and I cannot wait to find out what happens next!
Reviewed by Elizabeth H for Cocktails and Books
Shelved as 'do-not-want'
January 9, 2020So, yeah . . . I tried. I tried really, really hard to read this. At least half a dozen times, and I just couldn't do it.
If it had been a good imitation of Kate Daniels, maybe I'd've fared better, but it wasn't. It was a bad, bad, baaaaad imitation of Kate Daniels.
I did flip through it enough to verify that, yes, I definitely view this whole sad enterprise as a theft of ideas.
Is it plagiarism? No. There was no cutting and pasting of text and trying to pass it off as original material.
BUT.
Any Kate fan will easily recognize many details specific to the Andrews' world-building, and people . . . writing a book is not like the drug industry. The generic is not as good as the brand. #suckstosuck
If it had been a good imitation of Kate Daniels, maybe I'd've fared better, but it wasn't. It was a bad, bad, baaaaad imitation of Kate Daniels.
I did flip through it enough to verify that, yes, I definitely view this whole sad enterprise as a theft of ideas.
Is it plagiarism? No. There was no cutting and pasting of text and trying to pass it off as original material.
BUT.
Any Kate fan will easily recognize many details specific to the Andrews' world-building, and people . . . writing a book is not like the drug industry. The generic is not as good as the brand. #suckstosuck
February 11, 2015
Nope. Nope. Nope. There are a lot of similarities to Kate Daniels and the writing is weak and amateurish at best.
December 30, 2019
A seven year old little boy has been kidnapped and Aria Naveed is determined to find him before it is too late. While trying to find the little boy Aria finds that there is more behind the kidnapping of a little boy than meets the eye. The more she digs into the case she finds a whole lot of secrets that someone doesn’t want to be brought out into the opening and is trying to kill Aria to keep it hidden.
When the little boy turns up dead finding out who could do this to a little boy becomes more than just a case to Aria it becomes personal. While working on the case she finds out that the little boy, Daniel is a shifter so with this new knowledge it brings in the Pack’s hunter, James.
James and Aria are very good friends. I think James would like their relationship to go little further than just mere friends but unfortunately Aria is not ready for something of that nature. You see Aria doesn’t trust people very much at all. She does trust James to an extent with him being one of the two people that know her darkest secret she still doesn’t trust him with her heart.
When Daniel’s body is found it looks as if he was killed by vampires. With this new knowledge it is feared that there will be war between the vampires and the shifters. Aria is working very hard at playing mediator between the vampires and shifters to keep this from happening.
I loved the world that the author has created in Cursed by Fire with the vampires and shifters coming out of hiding and letting the whole world know that they are indeed real. I loved that Aria can kick butt with the best of them but has a heart of gold. I do wish that her heart was not so hard though and she would have let James in just a little bit more though. I love reading books with all the paranormal creatures and humans live in the same world together. If you love a good story with paranormal creatures then you are going to love Cursed by fire.
When the little boy turns up dead finding out who could do this to a little boy becomes more than just a case to Aria it becomes personal. While working on the case she finds out that the little boy, Daniel is a shifter so with this new knowledge it brings in the Pack’s hunter, James.
James and Aria are very good friends. I think James would like their relationship to go little further than just mere friends but unfortunately Aria is not ready for something of that nature. You see Aria doesn’t trust people very much at all. She does trust James to an extent with him being one of the two people that know her darkest secret she still doesn’t trust him with her heart.
When Daniel’s body is found it looks as if he was killed by vampires. With this new knowledge it is feared that there will be war between the vampires and the shifters. Aria is working very hard at playing mediator between the vampires and shifters to keep this from happening.
I loved the world that the author has created in Cursed by Fire with the vampires and shifters coming out of hiding and letting the whole world know that they are indeed real. I loved that Aria can kick butt with the best of them but has a heart of gold. I do wish that her heart was not so hard though and she would have let James in just a little bit more though. I love reading books with all the paranormal creatures and humans live in the same world together. If you love a good story with paranormal creatures then you are going to love Cursed by fire.
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March 18, 2015I have no words. I really wanted to like this book. It's supposed to be like the Kate Daniels series...shifters, bad ass merc heroine, all of the above. Well, it is like Kate Daniels. Exactly like Kate Daniels. This is very obviously a rip-off of Ilona Andrews' Kate Daniels series and Nalini Singh's Psy/Changeling series, with a bit of the Edge thrown in. Does anyone know if this was P2P fan fic? Because if so, it should have been edited way more to remove all the similarities.
I'll post a full review with links later, I'm too mad/sad/disappointed/mad some more.
This is the review I posted on Got Fiction?
I’ve actually been dragging my feet on writing this review. I hate writing DNF and 1 star reviews. Hate it. Plus this is a self published book, and I absolutely LOVE when a self pub is a win!
Now, if you’ve read the blurb, you see that this book sounds like I would be all over it.
And I was, when I first read the blurb. This is being billed as a sort of If you like Kate Daniels, you’ll love this! Well, I love Kate Daniels, and I love a kickass heroine who can carry the book.
But…
It really is like Kate Daniels…EXACTLY like Kate Daniels, with some Nalini Singh’s Psy/Changeling tossed in, and maybe some Mercy by Patricia Briggs sprinkled on top. And the similarities are often, and there are too many to just be coincidental.
And when I took to twitter and goodreads, lo and behold, I’m not the only one who noticed.
For my review, I’m going to do a couple things I don’t normally do. I’m going to link to other reviews, and I’m going to post my status updates from Goodreads.
Status #1: “I’ve heard this is like Kate Daniels! I’m so excited!”
Status #2: “oh. oh no no no. This isn’t a book “like Kate Daniels.” This book is *exactly* like Kate Daniels. Is this what Ilona was talking about? Because it’s bad. Like super obvious.”
Status #3: “after flipping through the book, I see way too many similarities to Kate Daniels. This reads like one of those Kindle Worlds books where fan fic is allowed. I won’t be finishing this. I was so excited for this too :(
I literally bumped all other blog reads for this. #disappointed #rage”
Status #4: “I just can’t do read this anymore. It reads of Kate Daniels/Nalini Singh fan fic, and I’m not okay with that.”
A few weeks ago, I noticed Ilona Andrews saying that she and Gordon were looking into copyrighting some terms. There were more, but I’ll let you hunt them down on twitter if you want to see. Basically, they were aware of this book, and were very disappointed and angry that the author plagiarized them. Last I’d heard they’d sent in something to their publisher’s legal department.
Plagiarism is not just copy/pasting someone else’s words. Stealing terms that were unique to the Kate Daniels World is plagiarism. Lyc-V was the first one I noticed, you’ll see some familiar names as well. Stealing ideas is plagiarism.
Here are 2 reviews that are very detailed.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I’m so disappointed. I really wanted to like this.
***ARC courtesy of the publisher via netgalley
I'll post a full review with links later, I'm too mad/sad/disappointed/mad some more.
This is the review I posted on Got Fiction?
I’ve actually been dragging my feet on writing this review. I hate writing DNF and 1 star reviews. Hate it. Plus this is a self published book, and I absolutely LOVE when a self pub is a win!
Now, if you’ve read the blurb, you see that this book sounds like I would be all over it.
And I was, when I first read the blurb. This is being billed as a sort of If you like Kate Daniels, you’ll love this! Well, I love Kate Daniels, and I love a kickass heroine who can carry the book.
But…
It really is like Kate Daniels…EXACTLY like Kate Daniels, with some Nalini Singh’s Psy/Changeling tossed in, and maybe some Mercy by Patricia Briggs sprinkled on top. And the similarities are often, and there are too many to just be coincidental.
And when I took to twitter and goodreads, lo and behold, I’m not the only one who noticed.
For my review, I’m going to do a couple things I don’t normally do. I’m going to link to other reviews, and I’m going to post my status updates from Goodreads.
Status #1: “I’ve heard this is like Kate Daniels! I’m so excited!”
Status #2: “oh. oh no no no. This isn’t a book “like Kate Daniels.” This book is *exactly* like Kate Daniels. Is this what Ilona was talking about? Because it’s bad. Like super obvious.”
Status #3: “after flipping through the book, I see way too many similarities to Kate Daniels. This reads like one of those Kindle Worlds books where fan fic is allowed. I won’t be finishing this. I was so excited for this too :(
I literally bumped all other blog reads for this. #disappointed #rage”
Status #4: “I just can’t do read this anymore. It reads of Kate Daniels/Nalini Singh fan fic, and I’m not okay with that.”
A few weeks ago, I noticed Ilona Andrews saying that she and Gordon were looking into copyrighting some terms. There were more, but I’ll let you hunt them down on twitter if you want to see. Basically, they were aware of this book, and were very disappointed and angry that the author plagiarized them. Last I’d heard they’d sent in something to their publisher’s legal department.
Plagiarism is not just copy/pasting someone else’s words. Stealing terms that were unique to the Kate Daniels World is plagiarism. Lyc-V was the first one I noticed, you’ll see some familiar names as well. Stealing ideas is plagiarism.
Here are 2 reviews that are very detailed.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I’m so disappointed. I really wanted to like this.
***ARC courtesy of the publisher via netgalley
Shelved as 'nope-no-never'
January 6, 2020Plagiarism sucks. It's disheartening when specific elements of an author's imagination must be copyrighted to protect against plagiarists with no imagination of their own.
(Other reviewers have noted the glaring similarities: Angela's updates & Lege's review)
January 2020 Update:
Spotted this had been changed to 'NOT A BOOK' by 'NOT A BOOK'. Just to clarify, this WAS Cursed by Fire by Danielle Annett (Cursed by Fire 2015), which was apparently republished in 2018.
(Other reviewers have noted the glaring similarities: Angela's updates & Lege's review)
January 2020 Update:
Spotted this had been changed to 'NOT A BOOK' by 'NOT A BOOK'. Just to clarify, this WAS Cursed by Fire by Danielle Annett (Cursed by Fire 2015), which was apparently republished in 2018.
January 16, 2015
Not much for romance in this book, and honestly I didn't mind because we got to go on an adventure. Aria I loved that girl she was fierce, and dominant and was a kicka** woman. I mainly focused on her instead of the other characters that were all around her, I can't wait to see more of her and see her grow even more just as her journey grows.
November 10, 2017
These are the moments when I almost understand why STGRB movement took hold. Almost.
So many of the readers out there left scalding reviews for a book they never read. Yes, Danielle Annett used many ideas, and a few words (Lyc-V, Friend of the pack status) from Ilona Andrews. It's not the first time it happened (I'm thinking of the waste of paper that are the breed copies from an erotica writer, but she's not the only one). I doubt it's the last. And, no, it really had nothing in common with the psy/changeling. (Psy weren't invented by Ms Singh, and those here have nothing in common with hers).
Unless you are a copyright lawyer, it's always tricky speaking of rip-off, blatant copy and the like. Let the authors and publisher be the judge of that. Feel free to note it to others. But a book should be reviewed by its writing and yes, freshness of ideas. After being read.
Cursed by Fire had way more problems than an author who couldn't think of any new way to write an old story. There was a total lack of worldbuilding, there was a Mary Sue as a MC, a NA vibe totally absurd within the context, a total lack of characterization and coherence. A wishy washy generalness....
Why would I want to read about someone who is a private eye but she's totally unable to be one, both in her own words and in the way she behaves? I mean, it's pretty irritating when any profession is written of as a job basically any idiot can do. Detective is way unbelievable to boot.
Why would I want to read about a puppet? why loosing time to describe a background (loosely) and then ignore it.
Why would I want to read about a woman whose intelligence is lower than her oestrogens levels? A smile from a abs-toting guy and there goes her brains. Supposedly she's not the trusting guy, but you can't really see it (she has breakfast with an unknown guy, from an enemy group, that has drugged her, for her good....). Nor can you really see the father-daughter relationship with Mike.
No, the book doesn't end with a cliffhanger, even that takes some talent. It simply ends. Whatever plot there was supposed to be, wasn't there.
That said, I know all of it seems harsh, but it wasn't an awful book. It simply wasn't really good.
So many of the readers out there left scalding reviews for a book they never read. Yes, Danielle Annett used many ideas, and a few words (Lyc-V, Friend of the pack status) from Ilona Andrews. It's not the first time it happened (I'm thinking of the waste of paper that are the breed copies from an erotica writer, but she's not the only one). I doubt it's the last. And, no, it really had nothing in common with the psy/changeling. (Psy weren't invented by Ms Singh, and those here have nothing in common with hers).
Unless you are a copyright lawyer, it's always tricky speaking of rip-off, blatant copy and the like. Let the authors and publisher be the judge of that. Feel free to note it to others. But a book should be reviewed by its writing and yes, freshness of ideas. After being read.
Cursed by Fire had way more problems than an author who couldn't think of any new way to write an old story. There was a total lack of worldbuilding, there was a Mary Sue as a MC, a NA vibe totally absurd within the context, a total lack of characterization and coherence. A wishy washy generalness....
Why would I want to read about someone who is a private eye but she's totally unable to be one, both in her own words and in the way she behaves? I mean, it's pretty irritating when any profession is written of as a job basically any idiot can do. Detective is way unbelievable to boot.
Why would I want to read about a puppet? why loosing time to describe a background (loosely) and then ignore it.
Why would I want to read about a woman whose intelligence is lower than her oestrogens levels? A smile from a abs-toting guy and there goes her brains. Supposedly she's not the trusting guy, but you can't really see it (she has breakfast with an unknown guy, from an enemy group, that has drugged her, for her good....). Nor can you really see the father-daughter relationship with Mike.
No, the book doesn't end with a cliffhanger, even that takes some talent. It simply ends. Whatever plot there was supposed to be, wasn't there.
That said, I know all of it seems harsh, but it wasn't an awful book. It simply wasn't really good.
November 21, 2018
Cursed by Fire begins when Ari finds a little boy murdered. All evidence points to Vampires, but nothing is exactly what it seems. When a stranger comes to town and starts following her, things begin to get a little crazy for Ari. She must find out who is hurting the shifters before a war starts, or it all may be too late for everyone.
The book starts out pretty good. It does remind me a whole lot of the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews. But in a way, that was kind of cool. I really liked the book. I thought it was pretty good! I loved Ari's personality, and the fact that she wasn't afraid to fight for what she believed in. I also thought her powers were pretty kickass too!
The only downside to the book was towards the end it felt a bit rushed. And I really kind of hated the fact that I have no idea who her love interest will be. I really wanted it to be the Alpha of all the shifters, but the end sort of made me think that may not happen. BUT now I can not wait for the next book. I really hope it comes out soon, because it will suck to have to wait for it. :)
This was an awesome start to this series. It opened up an whole new Urban Fantasy world, with awesome characters, and kick butt story! Looking forward to more!
The book starts out pretty good. It does remind me a whole lot of the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews. But in a way, that was kind of cool. I really liked the book. I thought it was pretty good! I loved Ari's personality, and the fact that she wasn't afraid to fight for what she believed in. I also thought her powers were pretty kickass too!
The only downside to the book was towards the end it felt a bit rushed. And I really kind of hated the fact that I have no idea who her love interest will be. I really wanted it to be the Alpha of all the shifters, but the end sort of made me think that may not happen. BUT now I can not wait for the next book. I really hope it comes out soon, because it will suck to have to wait for it. :)
This was an awesome start to this series. It opened up an whole new Urban Fantasy world, with awesome characters, and kick butt story! Looking forward to more!
April 4, 2018
Caffeinated Breakdown of Cursed by Fire
The world: In the Blood & Magic world vampires and shifters, along with other supernatural creatures revealed themselves to humans in what is referred to as the Awakening. The world itself is similar to ours and parties are vying for control. Aside from pharmaceutical companies, it looks like the world is still functioning normally much like the world of Mercy Thompson. The vampires have taken up residence in town and the shifters have a compound in the woods outside of town.
Key Characters: Aria works at Sanborn Place (mercenary/detective group with no political ties). She was orphaned after the Awakening and spent time on the streets before joining Sanborn Place. She is confident, opinionated and holds firm to her beliefs. She feels like a bit of a misfit due to her abilities and lack of control. James, is one of a handful of people Aria would consider friend/family. He is also the local shifters, hunter. Mike runs Sanborn Place and to Aria he is father figure. Mel is a harpie who lives next door and she is hilarious. Rebecka, an ice-cold vampire loves to hold court and remind everyone she is Queen. She leads the local Coven. The shifters are led by alpha Declan Valkenaar who runs the packs like a corporate business. Both are strong characters who would like Aria in their pocket. A stranger who befriends Aria unlocks secrets and reveals dangers for all parties.
The plot: Aria takes on a missing person case involving Daniel Blackmore, a seven year old who goes missing just a few doors from his home. When she finds him dead it looks like a vampire was involved, but the case takes a strange twist when it is discovered he was a shifter. James is brought in by the pack and he and Aria begin investigating. As bodies pile up, Aria learns more about Psykers and a new human movement. Things begin to get complicated and Aria soon finds herself in the middle of it all.
Caffeinated conclusion: Cursed by Fire kept me engaged and I had fun reading it. Fan of Kate Daniels and the Mercy Thompson series will find Curse of Fire to be a nice cross between the two. It reminded me of both worlds, but Annett put her own stamp on things. It is light and action packed without the darkness of KD and Aria is more levelheaded then Mercy. I am curious to see how the story develops.
copy provided by author. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Book Reviewer
The world: In the Blood & Magic world vampires and shifters, along with other supernatural creatures revealed themselves to humans in what is referred to as the Awakening. The world itself is similar to ours and parties are vying for control. Aside from pharmaceutical companies, it looks like the world is still functioning normally much like the world of Mercy Thompson. The vampires have taken up residence in town and the shifters have a compound in the woods outside of town.
Key Characters: Aria works at Sanborn Place (mercenary/detective group with no political ties). She was orphaned after the Awakening and spent time on the streets before joining Sanborn Place. She is confident, opinionated and holds firm to her beliefs. She feels like a bit of a misfit due to her abilities and lack of control. James, is one of a handful of people Aria would consider friend/family. He is also the local shifters, hunter. Mike runs Sanborn Place and to Aria he is father figure. Mel is a harpie who lives next door and she is hilarious. Rebecka, an ice-cold vampire loves to hold court and remind everyone she is Queen. She leads the local Coven. The shifters are led by alpha Declan Valkenaar who runs the packs like a corporate business. Both are strong characters who would like Aria in their pocket. A stranger who befriends Aria unlocks secrets and reveals dangers for all parties.
The plot: Aria takes on a missing person case involving Daniel Blackmore, a seven year old who goes missing just a few doors from his home. When she finds him dead it looks like a vampire was involved, but the case takes a strange twist when it is discovered he was a shifter. James is brought in by the pack and he and Aria begin investigating. As bodies pile up, Aria learns more about Psykers and a new human movement. Things begin to get complicated and Aria soon finds herself in the middle of it all.
Caffeinated conclusion: Cursed by Fire kept me engaged and I had fun reading it. Fan of Kate Daniels and the Mercy Thompson series will find Curse of Fire to be a nice cross between the two. It reminded me of both worlds, but Annett put her own stamp on things. It is light and action packed without the darkness of KD and Aria is more levelheaded then Mercy. I am curious to see how the story develops.
copy provided by author. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Book Reviewer
December 20, 2019
This isn't a new review! I'm re-posting this review on the new book page because the original and most popular version of this book's page has been "wiped". Link here.
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This was an average story that made it so time passed a little faster for me while listening to it. My main issue: Everything felt only surface deep. There wasn't much substance to anything or anyone in this series. The world building felt off, in a way that everything was explained so loosely and on the surface that nothing ever felt real (if that makes any kind of sense).
Aria as an interesting character, but she would make really dumb choices considering how her world is running amok with paranormal creatures that only relying on their respective leaders to control and lead. I also didn't understand her out of character infatuation (in the second half of the book) with the men in her life.
Hunter was the one character I was starting to like. He was loyal, reliable and proved he cared about Aria throughout the story. Though that was about it. It's mentioned he's, in essence, this bad*ss mercenary, but it's not showcased. It's just there for convenience and plot sake.
The kind of sorta love triangle with the guy who has powers similar to hers (whose name I forget) was creepy from the start. He had to almost strongarm her into meeting for coffee (which ended up happening because coincidences is totally a realistic plot choice) like he was entitled to her in some way and it only got worse with the end. I don't understand how Aria felt anything for him after all that.
I enjoyed how menacing and villainous the big-bad-powerful-leaders were. Every one of them had ulterior motives for whatever the situation they were dealing with was. It made them a few of the more entertaining characters in this story.
In conclusion, everything felt shallow and that's what ultimately made me not love this story. I guess it's a good thing, considering I only found out about the problems this story/author/series has with copying specific elements of stories from other authors (allegedly) after the fact.
The Audio Book:
I've learned to love Nicole Poole's narrations! The voices (male and female) and accents were amazing.
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This was an average story that made it so time passed a little faster for me while listening to it. My main issue: Everything felt only surface deep. There wasn't much substance to anything or anyone in this series. The world building felt off, in a way that everything was explained so loosely and on the surface that nothing ever felt real (if that makes any kind of sense).
Aria as an interesting character, but she would make really dumb choices considering how her world is running amok with paranormal creatures that only relying on their respective leaders to control and lead. I also didn't understand her out of character infatuation (in the second half of the book) with the men in her life.
Hunter was the one character I was starting to like. He was loyal, reliable and proved he cared about Aria throughout the story. Though that was about it. It's mentioned he's, in essence, this bad*ss mercenary, but it's not showcased. It's just there for convenience and plot sake.
The kind of sorta love triangle with the guy who has powers similar to hers (whose name I forget) was creepy from the start. He had to almost strongarm her into meeting for coffee (which ended up happening because coincidences is totally a realistic plot choice) like he was entitled to her in some way and it only got worse with the end. I don't understand how Aria felt anything for him after all that.
I enjoyed how menacing and villainous the big-bad-powerful-leaders were. Every one of them had ulterior motives for whatever the situation they were dealing with was. It made them a few of the more entertaining characters in this story.
In conclusion, everything felt shallow and that's what ultimately made me not love this story. I guess it's a good thing, considering I only found out about the problems this story/author/series has with copying specific elements of stories from other authors (allegedly) after the fact.
The Audio Book:
I've learned to love Nicole Poole's narrations! The voices (male and female) and accents were amazing.
January 27, 2015
With the Awakening now years upon earth, no longer do those most feared stay hidden in the shadows.
After a young boy goes missing, and later turning up dead, Aria is determined to find the killer and bring them to justice.
With the Alpha pack offering support, she and her friend James set out on a missing to uncover secrets of the world around them in an effort to solve the murder.
Will they be able to find the killer or will Aria find herself at the killer's mercy?
This was a good read. I enjoyed the overall story and adventure.
Looking forward to the next installment.
**I received a digital copy of this book in exchange of an honest review**
After a young boy goes missing, and later turning up dead, Aria is determined to find the killer and bring them to justice.
With the Alpha pack offering support, she and her friend James set out on a missing to uncover secrets of the world around them in an effort to solve the murder.
Will they be able to find the killer or will Aria find herself at the killer's mercy?
This was a good read. I enjoyed the overall story and adventure.
Looking forward to the next installment.
**I received a digital copy of this book in exchange of an honest review**
August 6, 2016
A seven year old little boy has been kidnapped and Aria Naveed is determined to find him before it is too late. While trying to find the little boy Aria finds that there is more behind the kidnapping of a little boy than meets the eye. The more she digs into the case she finds a whole lot of secrets that someone doesn’t want to be brought out into the opening and is trying to kill Aria to keep it hidden.
When the little boy turns up dead finding out who could do this to a little boy becomes more than just a case to Aria it becomes personal. While working on the case she finds out that the little boy, Daniel is a shifter so with this new knowledge it brings in the Pack’s hunter, James.
James and Aria are very good friends. I think James would like their relationship to go little further than just mere friends but unfortunately Aria is not ready for something of that nature. You see Aria doesn’t trust people very much at all. She does trust James to an extent with him being one of the two people that know her darkest secret she still doesn’t trust him with her heart.
When Daniel’s body is found it looks as if he was killed by vampires. With this new knowledge it is feared that there will be war between the vampires and the shifters. Aria is working very hard at playing mediator between the vampires and shifters to keep this from happening.
I loved the world that the author has created in Cursed by Fire with the vampires and shifters coming out of hiding and letting the whole world know that they are indeed real. I loved that Aria can kick butt with the best of them but has a heart of gold. I do wish that her heart was not so hard though and she would have let James in just a little bit more though. I love reading books with all the paranormal creatures and humans live in the same world together. If you love a good story with paranormal creatures then you are going to love Cursed by fire.
When the little boy turns up dead finding out who could do this to a little boy becomes more than just a case to Aria it becomes personal. While working on the case she finds out that the little boy, Daniel is a shifter so with this new knowledge it brings in the Pack’s hunter, James.
James and Aria are very good friends. I think James would like their relationship to go little further than just mere friends but unfortunately Aria is not ready for something of that nature. You see Aria doesn’t trust people very much at all. She does trust James to an extent with him being one of the two people that know her darkest secret she still doesn’t trust him with her heart.
When Daniel’s body is found it looks as if he was killed by vampires. With this new knowledge it is feared that there will be war between the vampires and the shifters. Aria is working very hard at playing mediator between the vampires and shifters to keep this from happening.
I loved the world that the author has created in Cursed by Fire with the vampires and shifters coming out of hiding and letting the whole world know that they are indeed real. I loved that Aria can kick butt with the best of them but has a heart of gold. I do wish that her heart was not so hard though and she would have let James in just a little bit more though. I love reading books with all the paranormal creatures and humans live in the same world together. If you love a good story with paranormal creatures then you are going to love Cursed by fire.
January 7, 2018
Freaking Phenomenal
Freaking. Awesome.
My inner book nerd is doing its happy dance. I loved this book. Do you know the feeling when you finish a book and you are grinning from ear to ear and you have that little bit of shortness of breath from excitement? That's what this book did to me. And if you don't know what I'm talking about, I'm sorry, but we obviously can't be friends.
The author did a fantastic job with making her storyline and ideas shine through with originality; especially in a genre that has been suffering from a lack of creativity. This book has been very aptly described as a dark fantasy and has more than lived up to my expectations. It has, in fact, far exceeded them.
There is plenty of artfully placed conflict, romantic tension, dark motives and manipulation woven throughout the entire book. It left me wanting so much more and I'm practically desperate to keep reading.
Aria is a fantastic kick butt heroine. She's smart, fierce, sassy without being overdone, and an all around fire wielding badass! And thank the book gods... no stupid freaking insta-dumb-love. Thank you Jesus. In fact, while there is a definite romantic tension element, it's not the focus of the book and it only adds to the story instead of blindingly taking over the book.
This book was a definite win for me and if you are anything like me, it's sure to be a win for you too.
Freaking. Awesome.
My inner book nerd is doing its happy dance. I loved this book. Do you know the feeling when you finish a book and you are grinning from ear to ear and you have that little bit of shortness of breath from excitement? That's what this book did to me. And if you don't know what I'm talking about, I'm sorry, but we obviously can't be friends.
The author did a fantastic job with making her storyline and ideas shine through with originality; especially in a genre that has been suffering from a lack of creativity. This book has been very aptly described as a dark fantasy and has more than lived up to my expectations. It has, in fact, far exceeded them.
There is plenty of artfully placed conflict, romantic tension, dark motives and manipulation woven throughout the entire book. It left me wanting so much more and I'm practically desperate to keep reading.
Aria is a fantastic kick butt heroine. She's smart, fierce, sassy without being overdone, and an all around fire wielding badass! And thank the book gods... no stupid freaking insta-dumb-love. Thank you Jesus. In fact, while there is a definite romantic tension element, it's not the focus of the book and it only adds to the story instead of blindingly taking over the book.
This book was a definite win for me and if you are anything like me, it's sure to be a win for you too.
February 3, 2015
As the first book in a new paranormal series the groundwork is laid for what promises to be an action-packed, fast-paced series of books with a world on the verge of war propelled by lots of secrets and a strong-willed heroine. Though the themes are nothing new first-time author Ms. Annett breathes some life into it with her compelling and spunky heroine. By the end of the book, with its big revelation, readers will definitely want more.
Six years after paranormal creatures came out in "The Awakening" the uneasy truce between the two most powerful factions headed by a vampire and the other full of shifters looks ever closer to unraveling. With the discovery of a murdered seven year old it's up to Aria and her fellow mercenaries at Sanborn Place to solve the case and keep the peace. It won't be easy though in a story full of secrets, surprising twists and turns, and a growing number of humans fed up living next door to such dangerous creatures.
Aria is an intriguing woman with secrets of her own. She's psychokinetic and can make fire which only two people know about. Being an orphan has left her untrusting of others with the knowledge that you can only count on yourself. She's not quick to open her heart either which means there's not much romance in this story. There's a growing connection between her and a shifter she works with, James, but it's only a bit of flirtation barely hinted at. She's a kick butt heroine who tells it like it is though and I thoroughly enjoyed her.
Along with a compelling main character is a large cast of secondary characters with not one who really stood out for me. I enjoyed James but more for the possibilities he represents as I want to see how Aria would handle a boyfriend. Ms. Annett did a wonderful job with the world-building, setting a tone of impending doom amongst the factions which are vividly detailed. She nicely blended the action and suspense to keep you fully immersed in the story and threw in intriguing twists to keep you coming back for more. Overall, it's a good series starter that has me excited for what this new author can do in the future.
Six years after paranormal creatures came out in "The Awakening" the uneasy truce between the two most powerful factions headed by a vampire and the other full of shifters looks ever closer to unraveling. With the discovery of a murdered seven year old it's up to Aria and her fellow mercenaries at Sanborn Place to solve the case and keep the peace. It won't be easy though in a story full of secrets, surprising twists and turns, and a growing number of humans fed up living next door to such dangerous creatures.
Aria is an intriguing woman with secrets of her own. She's psychokinetic and can make fire which only two people know about. Being an orphan has left her untrusting of others with the knowledge that you can only count on yourself. She's not quick to open her heart either which means there's not much romance in this story. There's a growing connection between her and a shifter she works with, James, but it's only a bit of flirtation barely hinted at. She's a kick butt heroine who tells it like it is though and I thoroughly enjoyed her.
Along with a compelling main character is a large cast of secondary characters with not one who really stood out for me. I enjoyed James but more for the possibilities he represents as I want to see how Aria would handle a boyfriend. Ms. Annett did a wonderful job with the world-building, setting a tone of impending doom amongst the factions which are vividly detailed. She nicely blended the action and suspense to keep you fully immersed in the story and threw in intriguing twists to keep you coming back for more. Overall, it's a good series starter that has me excited for what this new author can do in the future.
January 30, 2015
When I started reading, I thought I was reading the second book in a series because of the familiarity of the characters with one another. However as the story continued, I realized this was the first book in the series. The concept behind this book is not new, with a human trying to save the races from tearing each other's throats out, but Danielle Annett manages to add a fresh spin to it.
This first installment isn't very long, but there's a lot that happens. There's mystery and action, hints of romance, lots of intrigue, and more. I really liked Aria. She's driven and wants to help solve the murder of a child, but that leads her to uncovering secrets that have huge repercussions for her and everyone else in the world. I liked how she approached finding the culprits. I also liked how she handled the intrusion of the new guy in her life.
I experienced a number of emotions while reading. There was sadness of course, but also some moments of levity. At this point, it's too early to tell how the story will unfold. Aria has two potential suitors, both of whose intentions at this point are murky. I'm eagerly looking forward to the next part to see where the story goes from here.
March 5, 2015
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review, I was in no way compensated for this review.
Danielle Annett brings forth a fascinating new Urban Fantasy read that really keeps you on your toes! Cursed by Fire is an amazing new story with a heroine who you could easily relate to. There was so much mystery and secrets in this one that I am still left reeling!
The world here is different from our own, but still a familiar setting. Paranormals are out in the open, Shifters, Vampires, etc. Life really hasn't changed too much with their coming out. Though there are some differences, such as doctors, medicines, schools and those little things, not being available anymore like they once were. Not everyone is happy about this way of life though, and that's where our story begins when Aria finds the body of a young Shifter boy.
Aria is a human herself, but special, she has fire wielding abilities that mark her a Psyker. Her powers have caused her a few problems in life, but they've also been a lot of help too. She's a private investigator of sorts. The Shifters send her one of their own to help aid her in the case of the boy's murder, which appears to have been done by vampires. But nothing is ever easy.
James is a Wolf shifter, so werewolf. I got the sense that he and Aria have been friends for a long time. They have a causal, easygoing relationship between them. Their occasional banter was always enjoyable.
There was more to the story as well that surrounds Aria and her past. I don't want to get into all of that for spoiler territory, but we can easily say that she learns more about herself in this first novel. There was also yet another mysterious man in Aria's life, Inarus who shares a few similarities with her. It was hard to say if this was a love triangle in the works or not. Aria and James were never romantic with one another, but there is an underlying tension between them at times. I felt like Danielle gave us hints to tiny moments that might lead to something more. Plus, before we even got to the ending, I was all for Team James!
The mystery elements to this one were really good! There were more secrets that kept popping up all over the place, but yet seamlessly tied together. There's still quite a bit left unsaid by the ending though. I could understand the reasoning to that with some of the mystery, but I still felt like I didn't really know all the whodunits, we did get some answers, but not quite enough I thought. But I am still rather curious to read more in this new found series!
Aria is a strong heroine, just the type I like reading in my Urban Fantasies! She has a good sense of humor to her and she isn't without flaws. James was another character I enjoyed, there's always something about werewolves that I find ever so sexy! And I gotta say the males are usually very alpha like and while I can find that unattractive at times, most authors I've read with male werewolves have the right blend of alpha to them, so they don't come off as unappealing and possessive! Danielle was definitely one of those kinds of authors!
The ending, though still left me feeling there was quite a bit unsaid about the main murder mystery of the Shifter boy, was still quite exciting! This is definitely the beginning of Aria's story and I for one, am looking forward to reading more!
Overall Rating 4/5 stars
Danielle Annett brings forth a fascinating new Urban Fantasy read that really keeps you on your toes! Cursed by Fire is an amazing new story with a heroine who you could easily relate to. There was so much mystery and secrets in this one that I am still left reeling!
The world here is different from our own, but still a familiar setting. Paranormals are out in the open, Shifters, Vampires, etc. Life really hasn't changed too much with their coming out. Though there are some differences, such as doctors, medicines, schools and those little things, not being available anymore like they once were. Not everyone is happy about this way of life though, and that's where our story begins when Aria finds the body of a young Shifter boy.
Aria is a human herself, but special, she has fire wielding abilities that mark her a Psyker. Her powers have caused her a few problems in life, but they've also been a lot of help too. She's a private investigator of sorts. The Shifters send her one of their own to help aid her in the case of the boy's murder, which appears to have been done by vampires. But nothing is ever easy.
James is a Wolf shifter, so werewolf. I got the sense that he and Aria have been friends for a long time. They have a causal, easygoing relationship between them. Their occasional banter was always enjoyable.
There was more to the story as well that surrounds Aria and her past. I don't want to get into all of that for spoiler territory, but we can easily say that she learns more about herself in this first novel. There was also yet another mysterious man in Aria's life, Inarus who shares a few similarities with her. It was hard to say if this was a love triangle in the works or not. Aria and James were never romantic with one another, but there is an underlying tension between them at times. I felt like Danielle gave us hints to tiny moments that might lead to something more. Plus, before we even got to the ending, I was all for Team James!
The mystery elements to this one were really good! There were more secrets that kept popping up all over the place, but yet seamlessly tied together. There's still quite a bit left unsaid by the ending though. I could understand the reasoning to that with some of the mystery, but I still felt like I didn't really know all the whodunits, we did get some answers, but not quite enough I thought. But I am still rather curious to read more in this new found series!
Aria is a strong heroine, just the type I like reading in my Urban Fantasies! She has a good sense of humor to her and she isn't without flaws. James was another character I enjoyed, there's always something about werewolves that I find ever so sexy! And I gotta say the males are usually very alpha like and while I can find that unattractive at times, most authors I've read with male werewolves have the right blend of alpha to them, so they don't come off as unappealing and possessive! Danielle was definitely one of those kinds of authors!
The ending, though still left me feeling there was quite a bit unsaid about the main murder mystery of the Shifter boy, was still quite exciting! This is definitely the beginning of Aria's story and I for one, am looking forward to reading more!
Overall Rating 4/5 stars
June 5, 2018
I do enjoy urban fantasy and spotted this as a freebie so after reading the synopsis happily downloaded it. We are introduced to Aria who is an investigator trying to find out why a young boy was murdered. The shock of it all is the fact that neither of his parents seem interested but things take a strange turn when Aria finds out that his birth father is a shifter. This is all set in a future with shifters, vampires and other supernaturals trying to stake their claims on the world . Aria is essentially a loner but even she has one or two people she trusts and one just happens to belong to the Pack but Aria is perhaps much more dangerous than they all realise because Aria is quite literally a fire starter !
Ok I’ve seen numerous reviews stating that this is a blatant rip off of other authors work . Hmm all that makes this a difficult book to review because whilst I can see certain similarities it’s not exactly the same. I guess it’s like when clothes stores bring fashion to the high street with their ‘homage’ to what’s on the catwalks. Clearly there’s inspiration from others and the author has indeed given an interview mentioning her favourite authors and their work . However I honestly believe that it’s virtually impossible not to be influenced by something and nowadays originality is a rare commodity. Yes certain words and terms used here made me cringe as I associate them with other books and yes perhaps some of the setting felt tired. Nevertheless I did finish this book although if brutal didn’t care for the characters. Aria just wasn’t this kickass heroine that she aspired to be, the possible romantic interest felt weak and the villains just didn’t resonate which meant that even when it finished there still wasn’t any kind of resolution or justice for the young murder victim. For this reader too much was left hanging.
Ok I’ve seen numerous reviews stating that this is a blatant rip off of other authors work . Hmm all that makes this a difficult book to review because whilst I can see certain similarities it’s not exactly the same. I guess it’s like when clothes stores bring fashion to the high street with their ‘homage’ to what’s on the catwalks. Clearly there’s inspiration from others and the author has indeed given an interview mentioning her favourite authors and their work . However I honestly believe that it’s virtually impossible not to be influenced by something and nowadays originality is a rare commodity. Yes certain words and terms used here made me cringe as I associate them with other books and yes perhaps some of the setting felt tired. Nevertheless I did finish this book although if brutal didn’t care for the characters. Aria just wasn’t this kickass heroine that she aspired to be, the possible romantic interest felt weak and the villains just didn’t resonate which meant that even when it finished there still wasn’t any kind of resolution or justice for the young murder victim. For this reader too much was left hanging.
July 25, 2015
Mmmm'kay I'm going to read this entire thing just to pick up the EGREGIOUSNESS!!
A lot of the time, I love fanfics, this is not fanfic, this is PURE REPREHENSIBLE LAZINESS.
In my honest opinion:
1) Heroine's self-evaluation eerily similar to Kate Daniels'
2) Divisions of Pack ridiculously similar to Kate Daniels series - Clan Big(Heavy, sp?)
3) Declan, ftw?
4) "James" = Jim, ftwX2
5) picking up shades of early Anita Blake from office dynamics
6) this is (GASP!!) not copying, but seriously, the cherry on top is: sloppy writing
7) a bear shifter went crazy and had to be "taken down" - shades of Curran anyone? <--- this is actually the straw that broke the camel's back and I needed to start writing the review RIGHT NOW!!!
8) show your crush by stealing their food (at least it's a DIFFERENT KIND of harpy...)
9) claustrophobic like Anita Blake
10) nightmares, weapon comfort, and hair reminds her of mother - like Anita Blake, shower scene reminds me of that too (early days of series!)
11) Investigation, crazed smile
12) Lyc-V, you gots to be f*ckin' kiddin' me... Lyc-V ::facepalms::
13) [BLANK] was a cold hearted and malicious individual. <--- this is internal dialogue
Thanks for letting me know, I love when authors tell and not show <3
14) and now we have the requisite crimes perpetrated on the differing species each implicating each other, but less compellingly then the Kate Daniels series...
15) measuring the bites, Anita Blake
16) wolfsbane, you seriously can't think up your own stuff? (>.<)
17) coffee fixation - Anita Blake
18) not copying but... WHY ARE YOU TRUSTING THE STALKER?!?
19) well now, this is the writing more than anything, but I'm not really getting what caused the Awakening (coughcoughTheTurncoughcough) and there's no explanation for why things went to sh*t. Thus, Kim Harrrison the Hollows is brought to mind, where governmental failures and manufacturing failures because of the MASSIVE DIEBACKS of the human population. Also, in Kate Daniels' world, where, you know, MAGIC WAVES are f*cking up technology. Was the current lifestyle of humans, perhaps, you know, lifted wholesale from these universes WITHOUT ANY OF THE SUPPORTING MOTIVATIONS OR UNDERLYING REASONS?!? We will never know the answer...
3/29/2015
Well, I'm tired now, I'mma go read something that my favorite parts aren't lifted from somewhere else, and all the other parts aren't sucky writing.
pause at 51%
3/30/2015
20) dynamics between the psyker and the shifter is reminding me of nalini singh. I only read all the nalini books once so my recognition ping threshold is a lot higher, early Anita and KD's golden books I read over and over and over again, so I'm pinging on that the most...
21) Well this part is just boring... and nonsensical... logic fails all over the place... frustration mounting... will sleep now, sleep way more constructive then this!
pause at 65%
A lot of the time, I love fanfics, this is not fanfic, this is PURE REPREHENSIBLE LAZINESS.
In my honest opinion:
1) Heroine's self-evaluation eerily similar to Kate Daniels'
2) Divisions of Pack ridiculously similar to Kate Daniels series - Clan Big(Heavy, sp?)
3) Declan, ftw?
4) "James" = Jim, ftwX2
5) picking up shades of early Anita Blake from office dynamics
6) this is (GASP!!) not copying, but seriously, the cherry on top is: sloppy writing
7) a bear shifter went crazy and had to be "taken down" - shades of Curran anyone? <--- this is actually the straw that broke the camel's back and I needed to start writing the review RIGHT NOW!!!
8) show your crush by stealing their food (at least it's a DIFFERENT KIND of harpy...)
9) claustrophobic like Anita Blake
10) nightmares, weapon comfort, and hair reminds her of mother - like Anita Blake, shower scene reminds me of that too (early days of series!)
11) Investigation, crazed smile
12) Lyc-V, you gots to be f*ckin' kiddin' me... Lyc-V ::facepalms::
13) [BLANK] was a cold hearted and malicious individual. <--- this is internal dialogue
Thanks for letting me know, I love when authors tell and not show <3
14) and now we have the requisite crimes perpetrated on the differing species each implicating each other, but less compellingly then the Kate Daniels series...
15) measuring the bites, Anita Blake
16) wolfsbane, you seriously can't think up your own stuff? (>.<)
17) coffee fixation - Anita Blake
18) not copying but... WHY ARE YOU TRUSTING THE STALKER?!?
19) well now, this is the writing more than anything, but I'm not really getting what caused the Awakening (coughcoughTheTurncoughcough) and there's no explanation for why things went to sh*t. Thus, Kim Harrrison the Hollows is brought to mind, where governmental failures and manufacturing failures because of the MASSIVE DIEBACKS of the human population. Also, in Kate Daniels' world, where, you know, MAGIC WAVES are f*cking up technology. Was the current lifestyle of humans, perhaps, you know, lifted wholesale from these universes WITHOUT ANY OF THE SUPPORTING MOTIVATIONS OR UNDERLYING REASONS?!? We will never know the answer...
3/29/2015
Well, I'm tired now, I'mma go read something that my favorite parts aren't lifted from somewhere else, and all the other parts aren't sucky writing.
pause at 51%
3/30/2015
20) dynamics between the psyker and the shifter is reminding me of nalini singh. I only read all the nalini books once so my recognition ping threshold is a lot higher, early Anita and KD's golden books I read over and over and over again, so I'm pinging on that the most...
21) Well this part is just boring... and nonsensical... logic fails all over the place... frustration mounting... will sleep now, sleep way more constructive then this!
pause at 65%
February 7, 2015
Thoughts: This story was set it an alternate world where humans are no longer the 'superior race'. It's been six years since The Awakening when shifters, vampires, fae and other creatures of the night decided to come out of hiding. The world as the humans had known it has changed. The heroine of this story is Aria and is a pysker with her primary ability being pyrokinesis. She works for a firm as a mercenary hired to find a kidnapped boy who she later finds with his throat slashed and his body mauled.
Aria was raised to protect her identity but when it comes to light that the little boy was a shifter the possibility of war breaking out between the Vamps and shifters became real possibility. Aria found herself standing by what she believe in and therefore choosing sides.
I enjoy paranormal reads but this one was a little slow for me and didn't grab my attention as quickly as I would have liked. I have enough curiosity to see what the next book has in store for this alternate world though.
Grade: A-/B+
Review by: Danita
http://www.thebookreadinggals.com
Aria was raised to protect her identity but when it comes to light that the little boy was a shifter the possibility of war breaking out between the Vamps and shifters became real possibility. Aria found herself standing by what she believe in and therefore choosing sides.
I enjoy paranormal reads but this one was a little slow for me and didn't grab my attention as quickly as I would have liked. I have enough curiosity to see what the next book has in store for this alternate world though.
Grade: A-/B+
Review by: Danita
http://www.thebookreadinggals.com
January 22, 2015
Welcome to Spokane, Washington, a city still reeling from "the Awakening". Six years ago vamps, shifters, fae, harpies & other creatures decided to come out of the closet & announce their presence. It's been a bit of a learning curve for the human population as they adjust to their new status as potential snack food.
Currently there is a shaky truce between the 2 biggest factions. The Coven are vampires led by the beautiful & terrifying Rebecka who wants nothing more than complete control of the city. Her biggest obstacle? The Pack. These are the shifters who are divided into 6 groups & led by alpha Declan Valkenaar. One misstep on either side could result in all out war & the discovery of a murdered 7 year old boy may be the last straw.
Aria Naveed works at Sanborn Place. They're a group of mercenaries who investigate cases involving non-humans. Two weeks ago she was hired by the mother of Daniel Blackmore to find her missing 7 year old son. She found him. Unfortunately, it looks like the work of a rogue vamp & when Ari learns Daniel's true identity, suddenly the case is about more than just a murdered child.
This is the start of a promising new series. Aria is an intriguing & complex character. She was orphaned just before the Awakening & growing up on the streets has left her leery of everyone & their motives. The only people she has allowed in her life are Mike, her boss & James Shield, a sometime colleague who happens to be a shifter. They're also the only ones who know her secret. Ari is a Psyker, a human with psychokinetic abilities. Her "gift" is fire & she has to keep a tight rein on her emotions to avoid morphing into a human fireball.
This is a quick read with great characters & a well developed setting. Spokane may look familiar but there is a definite feeling of unease as the story unfolds. While many humans are accepting of their new neighbours, there is a growing number who want all these furry and/or furry beings gone. You get the sense this is a story line that will be developed further in the next instalment.
Aria is a smart, occasionally sassy & kickass narrator. She's had a tough life & is used to being alone. With no real family, she slowly begins to make a new one which includes Mike, James & Mel, a comical harpie who lives next door. There are hints her relationship with James could develop but this book focuses on world building & the current investigations.
I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked this up as it's not my usual genre. But it was entertaining & fast paced with a large cast of original characters. Moments of scary suspense are nicely balanced with light humour & I really enjoyed it. All this & a big twist near the end guarantees I'll be on the lookout for book #2.
Currently there is a shaky truce between the 2 biggest factions. The Coven are vampires led by the beautiful & terrifying Rebecka who wants nothing more than complete control of the city. Her biggest obstacle? The Pack. These are the shifters who are divided into 6 groups & led by alpha Declan Valkenaar. One misstep on either side could result in all out war & the discovery of a murdered 7 year old boy may be the last straw.
Aria Naveed works at Sanborn Place. They're a group of mercenaries who investigate cases involving non-humans. Two weeks ago she was hired by the mother of Daniel Blackmore to find her missing 7 year old son. She found him. Unfortunately, it looks like the work of a rogue vamp & when Ari learns Daniel's true identity, suddenly the case is about more than just a murdered child.
This is the start of a promising new series. Aria is an intriguing & complex character. She was orphaned just before the Awakening & growing up on the streets has left her leery of everyone & their motives. The only people she has allowed in her life are Mike, her boss & James Shield, a sometime colleague who happens to be a shifter. They're also the only ones who know her secret. Ari is a Psyker, a human with psychokinetic abilities. Her "gift" is fire & she has to keep a tight rein on her emotions to avoid morphing into a human fireball.
This is a quick read with great characters & a well developed setting. Spokane may look familiar but there is a definite feeling of unease as the story unfolds. While many humans are accepting of their new neighbours, there is a growing number who want all these furry and/or furry beings gone. You get the sense this is a story line that will be developed further in the next instalment.
Aria is a smart, occasionally sassy & kickass narrator. She's had a tough life & is used to being alone. With no real family, she slowly begins to make a new one which includes Mike, James & Mel, a comical harpie who lives next door. There are hints her relationship with James could develop but this book focuses on world building & the current investigations.
I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked this up as it's not my usual genre. But it was entertaining & fast paced with a large cast of original characters. Moments of scary suspense are nicely balanced with light humour & I really enjoyed it. All this & a big twist near the end guarantees I'll be on the lookout for book #2.
February 10, 2015
I’ll start with a warning – this book ends on a cliffhanger – not a ‘heroine is about to die’ style cliffhanger, but this volume offers no resolutions to any of the plot strands.
Before I purchase a book, I make a point of checking the reviews for this information, because I find this type of ‘ending’ seriously annoying. Unfortunately, when I signed up for this review tour there were none available.
So if, like me, you don’t do cliffhangers, then pass. If you don’t mind them, and you’re an urban fantasy fan, then read on, because you’ll likely enjoy this one. In my attempt to be fair to the author and the many good components in this book, I’ve rated it on the assumption that you are in the ‘don’t mind cliffhangers’ group.
The setting is comfortingly familiar – paranormals have recently been ‘outed’ and the various races are having to learn to integrate into an evolving society. The usual suspects are in evidence: vampires, shifters, magic users, plus a wickedly cool harpy. And then there are the humans; some more human than others. Ari is essentially human, but she’s also a psyker – a human with psychic powers, in her case, pyrokinesis – a power over which she has uncertain control.
After a tough time growing up on the streets, she’s working as a private investigator. Her latest case – that of a missing boy – has gone horribly wrong. He’s dead, and in a pretty gruesome manner, apparently at the fangs of a vampire. But all is not as it seems, and as she tries to track down his killer, things become ever more complicated.
I absolutely loved the underlying concept here – that humans are the most dangerous of all creatures; it’s so horribly true.
Ari is a strong character with depth and a clear voice. Those around her are equally well crafted. The dialogue is great, and often witty, which lifts the sometimes grim subject matter.
There are some wonderful turns of phrase, though it felt to me that the book was one edit short of polished, with a few small story inconsistencies, a fair number of word repetitions, and some redundancies. I could pretty well predict that if Ari was going to change clothes, she would inevitably ‘throw’ something on.
The layers upon layers of intrigue that build up as the story progresses are tantalizing with promise, which probably added to my frustration when I realised that none of it was going to be resolved in this novel.
Oh, and I hated the unnecessary epilogue – just spoiled the whole mystery of where the next book might be going. I would remove it.
So recommended for those who don’t mind being left hanging in the breeze until the next one is out, but not if you want any form of wrap up to satisfy you.
I received a copy of this novel in return for an unbiased review. All thoughts are my own.
Before I purchase a book, I make a point of checking the reviews for this information, because I find this type of ‘ending’ seriously annoying. Unfortunately, when I signed up for this review tour there were none available.
So if, like me, you don’t do cliffhangers, then pass. If you don’t mind them, and you’re an urban fantasy fan, then read on, because you’ll likely enjoy this one. In my attempt to be fair to the author and the many good components in this book, I’ve rated it on the assumption that you are in the ‘don’t mind cliffhangers’ group.
The setting is comfortingly familiar – paranormals have recently been ‘outed’ and the various races are having to learn to integrate into an evolving society. The usual suspects are in evidence: vampires, shifters, magic users, plus a wickedly cool harpy. And then there are the humans; some more human than others. Ari is essentially human, but she’s also a psyker – a human with psychic powers, in her case, pyrokinesis – a power over which she has uncertain control.
After a tough time growing up on the streets, she’s working as a private investigator. Her latest case – that of a missing boy – has gone horribly wrong. He’s dead, and in a pretty gruesome manner, apparently at the fangs of a vampire. But all is not as it seems, and as she tries to track down his killer, things become ever more complicated.
I absolutely loved the underlying concept here – that humans are the most dangerous of all creatures; it’s so horribly true.
Ari is a strong character with depth and a clear voice. Those around her are equally well crafted. The dialogue is great, and often witty, which lifts the sometimes grim subject matter.
There are some wonderful turns of phrase, though it felt to me that the book was one edit short of polished, with a few small story inconsistencies, a fair number of word repetitions, and some redundancies. I could pretty well predict that if Ari was going to change clothes, she would inevitably ‘throw’ something on.
The layers upon layers of intrigue that build up as the story progresses are tantalizing with promise, which probably added to my frustration when I realised that none of it was going to be resolved in this novel.
Oh, and I hated the unnecessary epilogue – just spoiled the whole mystery of where the next book might be going. I would remove it.
So recommended for those who don’t mind being left hanging in the breeze until the next one is out, but not if you want any form of wrap up to satisfy you.
I received a copy of this novel in return for an unbiased review. All thoughts are my own.
February 2, 2015
I have admitted before that I am a sucker for a good cover. Add that to an interesting blurb in one of my favorite genres and I am all over a book. It wasn't until I started putting together this post that I realized the book was self-published. That's right, totally didn't catch it. The editing was that tight. I was in for a bigger shock when I saw on Amazon that the author was none other than a blogger that I follow for their weekly discussion: Coffee Shop Talk.
The story is set in an alternate world. One where shifters, vampires, fae and other creatures of the night decided to come out of hiding. In the six years since that happened, the world has changed. Humans are no longer at the top of the food chain, and many it seems aren't happy about it.
The main character, Aria, is what's called a pysker. Her particular talent is pyrokinesis - think Firestarter, but all grown up. She is a mercenary, working for a small firm when the story opens. She was hired to find a small boy, thought kidnapped from home. When she finds him with his throat slashed, and his small body mauled, Aria wants to hunt down the Rogue that did it to him. When it turns out that the boy was a shifter, fear of war between the Shifters and Vamps becomes a frightening possibility. Even though her father has trained Aria to always hide what and who she is, she finds herself taking a stand and ultimately choosing sides.
Though the book didn't end on a cliffhanger, it did end with a note of suspense and set up some hard questions and situations for the next book - which I really want to read. This was a magnificent start to a world that I can't wait to find out more about. Especially for a rookie author on a first time book.
I saw quite a bit of parallels and influence from the Kate Daniel's world. It's not a copy cat story just set in another city/state. But with the similarities, it made me feel comfortable right away - like visiting a distant relative and finding familial traits to bond over. Ultimately, for me this was a 4 star read.
Thanks to the author and Netgalley for the chance to review the book.
The story is set in an alternate world. One where shifters, vampires, fae and other creatures of the night decided to come out of hiding. In the six years since that happened, the world has changed. Humans are no longer at the top of the food chain, and many it seems aren't happy about it.
The main character, Aria, is what's called a pysker. Her particular talent is pyrokinesis - think Firestarter, but all grown up. She is a mercenary, working for a small firm when the story opens. She was hired to find a small boy, thought kidnapped from home. When she finds him with his throat slashed, and his small body mauled, Aria wants to hunt down the Rogue that did it to him. When it turns out that the boy was a shifter, fear of war between the Shifters and Vamps becomes a frightening possibility. Even though her father has trained Aria to always hide what and who she is, she finds herself taking a stand and ultimately choosing sides.
Though the book didn't end on a cliffhanger, it did end with a note of suspense and set up some hard questions and situations for the next book - which I really want to read. This was a magnificent start to a world that I can't wait to find out more about. Especially for a rookie author on a first time book.
I saw quite a bit of parallels and influence from the Kate Daniel's world. It's not a copy cat story just set in another city/state. But with the similarities, it made me feel comfortable right away - like visiting a distant relative and finding familial traits to bond over. Ultimately, for me this was a 4 star read.
Thanks to the author and Netgalley for the chance to review the book.
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March 11, 2015I want to start out my review by talking about other reviews saying that CURSED BY FIRE is basically a rip-off of the Kate Daniel Series and Psy/Changeling Series. I have not read the Psy/Changeling series so I can not say if this book is similar in any way, but I have read the Kate Daniels series. Although I won't go into every single detail that are alike (because others have already done that), I have to agree that there are quite a few things in CURSED BY FIRE that have the same feel as the Kate Daniels books/experiences and that makes it hard to write this review.....sigh.
SO, if I had never read the Kate Daniels series I would tell you that I enjoyed the characters, world and plot line of CURSED BY FIRE. I would have told you that I wish it was longer because I didn't feel like we got enough in the 157 pages and I would have loved some more detail. I would have said that the story flowed well and I liked the twists and turns that were thrown at us when we learned about the group that was trying to recruit Ari. I would have said I was extremely disgusted by the Alpha's proclamation at the end and how I hope that Ari finds out quickly and makes him pay for his scheming where she is concerned.
Having said all of that, I don't think it really matters what I thought because of the fact that I have read the Kate Daniels series and there are just too many similarities. Because of this I have decided I will NOT be giving my review a star rating.
* This book was provided free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
SO, if I had never read the Kate Daniels series I would tell you that I enjoyed the characters, world and plot line of CURSED BY FIRE. I would have told you that I wish it was longer because I didn't feel like we got enough in the 157 pages and I would have loved some more detail. I would have said that the story flowed well and I liked the twists and turns that were thrown at us when we learned about the group that was trying to recruit Ari. I would have said I was extremely disgusted by the Alpha's proclamation at the end and how I hope that Ari finds out quickly and makes him pay for his scheming where she is concerned.
Having said all of that, I don't think it really matters what I thought because of the fact that I have read the Kate Daniels series and there are just too many similarities. Because of this I have decided I will NOT be giving my review a star rating.
* This book was provided free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
March 6, 2015
I enjoyed this book and read it while on my way to visit family in California. It had me from the first page of the book. The characters were vivid and I was drawn into the world that Ms. Annett created. I will be the first to admit I don't like 1st POV but this was done so well, that I didn't once complain. I will def be picking up the next book in the series, I'm curious to how things will pan out, and looking forward to what I think can be a possible romance!
I felt the book was original and had a style all its own.
I felt the book was original and had a style all its own.
January 30, 2015
I was in love with this book. Right from the start. It was action packed, heartbreaking, and humorous. I was sucked in to Arie's world from page one. With your adventure in solving a murder of a 7 year old boy, you get to know her family that she has allowed in after 6 years of missing her biological family. There are many twists and turns in this adventure with Shifters and Vampires and other paranormal creatures along with humans. My only wish is that it was a little longer but I am excited for book 2 as soon as she has this done!
Great job Ms. Annett a new and forever fan!
Great job Ms. Annett a new and forever fan!
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