"Dating: No Guts, No Glory" Book Review

Title: Dating: No Guts, No Glory: A Novel
Author: Joni Hilton
Series: N/A
Number in Series: N/A
Copyright: 1989; Covenant Communications, Inc.
Genre: LDS Fiction: Romance / Self-help/ YA
Pages:154
ISBN: 9781555033279
My Rating: 0.5 / 5
Content Rating: G

Yes, I rated this book 0.5 (a half) star.  No, I am not joking.  Seeing as relationships are an area of interest of mine (*cough*mymajor*cough*), I thought this book might be enjoyable for a quick read.  Boy, am I glad I only paid $1 for it!

There are very few books I strongly dislike; most are a result of too much swearing/vulgar language or sexuality.  However, this book had neither of those (it being an LDS novel and all), but there was one HUGE issue I had...

It lacked any kind of a story-arc whatsoever.

Where was the build-up?  When did the climax occur?  What about the conflict?  Are you kidding me?

This book revolves around the main character experiencing different relationships--none of which add anything to her character, nor do they have any significant impact on the story (in other words: the scenes existence was useless). I felt like every relationship she had could have been it's own story so-to-speak (with build-up, conflict, climax, resolution, etc.).  Instead, the author skims over them, as they are trivial to the "over all story."  Hate to break it to you, but if you want the story and characters to be remembered, make the interactions with their self and the environment meaningful.  Personally, I only recall a handful of other characters--most of which being the family members that are continuously around. 

Now, I should probably stop and tell you that Hilton often "pauses" the "story" to directly address the reader  in lecture-like format.  This really bothered me.  I felt like I was reading a nonfiction book on dating with a few fictional stories thrown in as examples of the concept being addressed.

The other huge issue I saw with this, is because it is a "novel," whenever the characters within the story quote someone (such as a general authority), there is absolutely no reference.  Isn't that plagiarism?  Now, granted this book was first published back in 1989 and rules have become stricter since then, but still!  A reference to a talk would have been nice.

I don't mean to rant on this book, but if you call something a novel, it should serve at least one basic purpose:

To tell an engaging story.

"Angelfall" Book Review

Title: Angelfall
Author: Susan Ee
Series: Penryn and The End of Days
Number in Series: #1
Copyright: 2012; Feral Dream LLC; Amazon Children's Publishing.
Genre: YA / Supernatural / Paranormal / Suspense / Apocalyptic / Angels
Pages: 284
ISBN: 9780761463276
My Rating: 4.5 / 5
Content Rating: PG-13 / 15+ (for some alcohol/drug use, violence, some swearing, blood and gore, scary images, and suspense)


This book was impossible to put down.

It pulled me in and refused to let me go until the very end... even now I still feel it clinging to me.

Within the first paragraphs, I was already in love with the author's writing style.  Not only do we have a heroine who has a strong powerful voice, but she also has purpose to that voice and why she is the way she is.  The author did an excellent job of portraying that in a very narrative way.

This story takes place after the Apocalypse has occurred.  Only, in this war, angels were not there to protect the humans of the world... they were the destroyers of it.  The angels attacked, wiping out nearly all civilization.  The few who survive now hide from the terror in the skies.  Even the deadliest gang members retreat to their safe houses when the night falls.

The day belongs to the refugees and raid gangs.  But at night, they all clear out, leaving the streets deserted by dusk.  There's a strong fear of the supernatural now.  Both mortal predators and prey seem to agree on listening to their primal fears and hiding until dawn.  Even the worst of the new street gangs leave the night to whatever creatures may roam the darkness in this new world.

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Enter Penryn, with her schizophrenic mother and paralyzed little sister.  They are attempting to escape in order to find more supplies and hopefully a safer place to rest their head.  It's night and the streets are quiet.  As they move through the destroyed city in Northern California, it's only a matter of time before an attack happens.

It's been six weeks since angels of the apocalypse descended to demolish the modern world.  Street gangs rule the day while fear and superstition rule the night.  When warrior angels fly away with a helpless little girl, her seventeen-year-old sister, Penryn, will do anything to get her back.

Anything, including making a deal with an enemy angel.

Raffe is a warrior who lies broken and wingless on the street.  After eons of fight his own battles, he finds himself being rescued from a desperate situation by a half-starved teenage girl.

Traveling through a dark and twisted Northern California, they have only each other to rely on for survival.  Together, they journey toward the angels' stronghold in San Francisco where Penryn will risk everything to rescue her sister, and Raffe will put himself at the mercy of his greatest enemies for the chance to be made whole again.

--Book synopsis

One thing I absolutely love about this book is that it is not a romance.  Yes, romance tales are wonderful, but this author has a way of telling a main story where each character has their own agenda, and falling in love is not one of them.

I felt Ee did a good job at keeping the action engaging, even during the "slower" times in the book, like when Raffe and Penryn are getting to know one another.  Not only does this keep the pace of the book going strong (continually drawing you in) but when the intense moments arrived, you knew they arrived.  These dramatic moments were pronounce.

By having this story told in first-person, it kept us in the action.  I know several YA books written in first-person, but I haven't read one quite as thrilling as this.  Ee does a masterful job at telling a story from this perspective.

Finally, the author's amazing ability for twists and turns throughout the story is mind boggling.  There were things I did not see coming (especially towards the end during the climax).  Ee has an amazing imagination and really takes a spin on angels in a way I haven't seen done before.  Not only is this a war against the humans, but it's a war between angels--a political war nonetheless--all because the Messenger was killed:

Like most people, my first introduction to angels was through the looping footage of the Archangel Gabriel being shot.  I can't help but wonder if the angels would have been less hostile if we hadn't immediately killed their leader.  At least, they think he was killed.  No one knows for sure because the body wasn't recovered, or so they said.  The legion of winged men floating behind him dispersed with the panicked crowd, quickly disappearing into the smoky sky.  I wonder if Raffe was part of that legion.

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This book is rather intense and has more blood/violence than I normally care for (hence the 15+ rating).  However I do admire Ee's creativity with angel mythology and how angels run things.  The characters felt "alive" and well-rounded for me, more so than other YA books I have read.  Penryn is an awesome female lead character with an attitude, and Raffe isn't your normal "tall, dark, handsome, bad-boy" sort either.  Yes, he does have good looks (he's an angel after all), but there's a lot more to his character than what we read in this book.  There's a wall he hides behind and we don't get a glimpse into his character until the very end.  Even then, it's not much to go on, but I love how Ee is developing him.

Also, one of my favorite characters is Josiah.  He's great, though I'm still on the fence as to which side he's fighting for... You'll know understand when you read about him.  He definitely sticks out in a crowd, and his eyes are to die for. ^-^

Overall this book is well written, very engaging, full of twists and turns, with major battles being fought (both external as well as internal).

The way in which the book ends leaves me thirsty for more.

As Penryn herself asks:

Who will guard against the guardians?

"Of Grace and Chocolate" Book Review

Title: Of Grace and Chocolate
Author: Krista Lynne Jensen
Series: N/A
Number in Series: N/A
Copyright: 2012; Covenant Communications, Inc.
Genre: LDS Fiction: Romance / Suspense
Pages: 194
ISBN: 9781608618651
My Rating: 4.5 / 5
Content Rating: PG (for some alcohol/drug use, and an intense scene)

This story is about a 25-year-old girl named Jill who tries to keep everything perfect in her life: clean apartment, a small dog, and is even writing a book!  She works at a publishing company and when they express interest in one of her manuscripts, she rushes back to her office to locate her flashdrive for the file to send them.  But it's not there.  Neither are her keys its attached to.  Her phone is also gone, replaced by one she doesn't recognize.  It rings.  On the other end is a voice she recognizes.  He's attempting to ask her out.  Little did Scott realize his clever "trick" to get her attention has sent Organized Jill through the roof--for if she doesn't get that manuscript in her boss's hands ASAP, she may just lose the chance of getting something published--her dream.  When Scott realizes his mistake, he's horrified and tries to make it up to her.  She won't have anything to do with him.  With the chaos of the day behind her, she heads home, only to find her drug-addicted long-lost sister standing on her porch in the rain with a baby to her chest.  Jill invites her in, not having spoken to her sister in nearly two years.  She looks terrified.  Offering to let her stay, Jill settles down for the night. In the morning, Jill awakes to find her sister gone... the baby crying on the couch.  From there, Jill's life becomes increasingly more strained and dangerous.  People wreck her apartment, go after her father, and even threaten her friends; all in search of finding her sister who had obviously crossed the wrong people.  On top of all that, Scott keeps showing up in her life and she can't help but feel the pain he caused her years ago... and he doesn't even remember it.

This was a fast read for me and I thoroughly enjoyed it.  It had everything I liked from romance to the suspense and mystery.  I feel the story was laid out well and flowed along quite smoothly.  The fact that Scott kept appearing was rather humorous and added depth to the story.  Watching the characters grow and change was my favorite part.  I understood how Evie (the sister) felt and why she left the way she did.  I also can understand Jill's bewilderment at suddenly having to provide for a baby (something I don't even have knowledge about, so it was easy to sympathize with her).  The author did a great job at painting each character's personality and emotions, while revealing their secrets at just the right times.

One of the things I found interesting was the climax.  Because the majority of the book is Jill running from the perpetrator who is after Evie, when the believed climax occurred, I was disappointed.  As the book went on, I was thinking, Well, that was a lame climax, and I let my guard down, trying to enjoy the remainder of the book.  Little did I know the author had another twist coming and the true climax was much more than I expected.  And because I had let my guard down, it genuinely surprised me.

The following lines are Jill's summary of the book she is writing (which ironically enough, is entitled "Saved by Grace and Chocolate") and I feel it sums up this book very nicely:

"...And then there's God's grace.  Those things that happen and, for all the laws and powers of reason, they shouldn't happen, but theyd o , and someone is given a chance..."

"Mercy."

Jill turned to Laura.  "Yes.  Mercy."  She swallowed.  "The book is about a girl who is given mercy and then learns that mercy, that grace... is not always painless... It's not always graceful."

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In the end, this book turned out to be quite the tear-jerker.  In ways, I even feel changed from reading it.  Crazy, I know, but it's true.  I simply love the message that grace truly is not always graceful.  Often the Lord blesses us in ways we don't expect, even ways we don't want.  But once we get passed the trial and look back, we see how His hand was in our life the entire time, weaving all the stray parts together to form a masterpiece.

"RA: The Ruins of Gorlan" Book Review

Title: The Ruins of Gorlan
Author: John Flanagan
Series: Ranger's Apprentice Series
Number in Series: Book #1
Copyright: 2005; Penguin Group
Genre: Young Reader Fiction: Action / Adventure
Pages: 249
ISBN: 9780142406632
My Rating: 3.5 / 5
Content Rating: PG (for minor swearing and some intense action scenes)

Some background to start off:  This story is about a young boy named Will who was orphaned at a young age.  When children in the castle wards turn fifteen, they are eligible to be chosen as an apprentice to one of the masters of various crafts.  Hoping to be chosen as a knight like his father, small Will voices his opinion when asked for it.  However, the Battlemaster says Will is "too small" and he is disqualified.  When no one else wishes to claim Will as an apprentice, that is when Halt the mysterious Ranger steps forward.  Thus begins an epic journey of adventure, mystery, and growth in the pursuit of stopping one of the most powerful beings in the kingdom: Morgarath.

For some reason this book took me a long time to get through.  I think a large part of it is because this book deals a lot with setting:  Being the first book in the series, we need to see the world and understand some of its cultures/traditions/etc which takes time.  The book didn't pick up until a little over half way through for me... when the action started (with the wild boar hunt).

On a technical side, the book was extremely well written.  I can see how this would be a popular book for schools and English classes.  However, one of my main complaints is the fact that Flanagan will change POVs without warning.  I'm sure his attempts were to make the narration flow smoothly, however it caught me off guard several times.  Other times, the POV change is very clear (like when we switch from Will's training as a Ranger to Horace's training at the Battleschool).  But throughout the chapters, there would be a POV randomly thrown in (like the Baron's thoughts in the early chapters, when the POV is clearly Will's).  This may have also been to give the reader a more omniscient view of the world, but I found it almost confusing at times.  So making the POV changes more clear or flow more smoothly would have been nice.

The story started off really slow.  However the overall arc and growth of the characters was fun to watch.  Especially as Horace and Will both grew in their own ways.

I find there were several morals being taught in this book--all of which I think are beneficial for children to know and understand.  Things like bullying is wrong, the importance of friendships, fighting for what is right, and even trusting your heart are all covered in some detail.  For example, Halt the Ranger teaches this on p. 173:

"Once you best a man, never gloat.  Be generous and find something in his actions to praise.  He won't enjoy being bested, but he'll make a good face of it.  Show him you appreciate it.  Praise can win you a friend.  Gloating will only ever make enemies."

After the action started, it was kind of difficult to stop.  I will admit, I was able to predict the climax and how it would go down, however I did not predict the twist in the story regarding Halt.  I knew there was a twist, but it was not the one I was expecting.  It was a pleasant surprised though.

Overall, this book was well written and had a decent story.  I would have enjoyed seeing more of the other characters (like Jenny, Alyss, and George), but perhaps that comes later in the series.  It moved a little slow in the beginning, but I understand why.  I am glad I have read it and I may just read some of the others in the series.

"Embrace" Book Review

Woohoo!  Two book reviews in a row!  I'm on a roll!

Title: Embrace
Author: Jessica Shirvington
Series: The Violet Eden Chapters
Number in Series: Book #1
Copyright: 2010; Sourcebooks, Inc. / Artwork 2012
Genre: Young Adult Fiction: Supernatural / Romance
Pages: 369
ISBN: 9781402268403
My Rating: 3.5 / 5
Content Rating: PG-13 (for swearing, some alcohol use, and implied sensuality)

First of all, I have noticed a trend in the YA fiction.  Of course we started with vampires and then slowly moved to more werewolves.  I often found myself asking the question, "What will be the next 'big thing'?"  We've already covered wizards (Harry Potter) so what was the field going to do next?

I'll tell you.

Angels.  Yep.  I have seen so many angel novels it is starting to get redonkulous (oh yes, I did just go there!).  However, seeing as I myself am writing an angel series, I have an invested interest in the genre and have read several of these angel novels that are currently "popular."

Here is what the book states on the inside flap:

It starts with a whisper.

"It's time for you to know who you are..."

Strange dreams leave her with very real injuries and there's a dark tattoo weaving its way up her arms.  The guy she thought she could fall in love with just told her he's only half-human--oh, and same goes for her.  And she keeps hearing a distant fluttering of wings.

Violet Eden is having a very bad 17th birthday.

But if angels seek vengeance and humans are warriors, you could do a lot worse than betting on Violet Eden...

Personally, now having read the book, the flap does not accurately describe what's going on.  It's too vague.  Plus there's absolutely no reference to the love triangle (that's so very popular these days).  Here is the text from the book trailer.

Violet turns 17 today.

And finds she is more than human.

The boy she loves will betray her.

Her enemy will defend her.

In a timeless war, where angels seek vengeance, and humans are the warriors...

It will end with a choice...

Who will she... "Embrace"?

That's a little better, in my opinion.

Now, like with all other angel books I have read, 17 is the age their "powers" are revealed to them.  This story is no different.  However, the way Shrvington went about it was different.

Instead of simply finding out she is half-angel, Violet learns she has powers to become what is called a Grigori (half angel, half human for lack of a better definition).  You see, her own mother died shortly after giving birth, and there are forces at work that if either parent dies within 12 days of birth, the child's aura allows an angel to impart a portion of its essence.  These powers are then awoken at the age of 17 and the child gets to choose whether to "embrace" these new powers and fight a war, or to choose to go back to their own life... unprotected.

Shirvington also goes into great detail talking about dark and light angels (not exactly "good" or "bad" for they have a little bit of each).  She also explains that what we would call "fallen angels" are actually "exiled angels" that have chosen this life over their angel life--either for the sake of power (they are always thirsty for power) or to simply experience the world as we humans do (with the five senses).  They then can take human form however, the longer they are in that form the more their power slowly deteriorates.

There continues to be a great war between angels and exiles, for the exiles want to destroy all Grigori for they are the ones protecting humanity.  Grigori defend themselves by sending back the exiles to the angel realm or turning them completely human.  Not to mention the battle between the light and dark exiles themselves (for light an dark do not get along very well).

Violet's powers are such that she is unique.  She doesn't know which rank of angel she comes from (for there are nine different ranks classified by strength, and then a tenth unclassified rank called the Sole), and all her senses are ignited when an exile is near (most Grigori only have one or two senses triggered).

So welcome to Violet's world.

Her desired "boyfriend" is Lincoln, who just happens to be her Grigori partner but they are forbidden to get close--for their powers start to drain (sounds like Hancock to me).  He's extremely loyal and sweet... perfect boyfriend material!  But they are forbidden to be together and the secret he has kept from Violet for over two years causes hurt feelings whens she finds out the truth.

Enter Phoenix.  He's mysterious, dark, and extremely powerful.  Also... an exile.  If Violet is to embrace her Grigori powers, Phoenix would become her enemy.  However, she is drawn to him because he has been truthful with her about her questions regarding this new life she had been thrown into.  There appears to be no dishonesty (unlike with Lincoln).

So what will she choose?

If she stays human (chooses not to embrace her Grigori powers) she will become vulnerable to the exile's attacks, but she can be with Lincoln.  If she embraces, she not only can't be with the one her heart belongs with (Lincoln), but the one she desires most will become her enemy (Phoenix).

Overall, I found this story entertaining and unique--especially the part about the creation story with Adam (it gave the story a unique spin, but obvious clues were dropped during that scene, which solved a big mystery of the book for me--making it rather predictable when the moment of truth arrived).

One of the biggest things I had a problem with was the swearing.  There's quite a bit more than I would like to see in a YA novel.  That I am certainly not fond of.

My other issue has to do with the arc of the story.  Now, normally a book will start out low and then gradually climb with little climaxes that accelerate the story to one final climax, at which point it will taper back down.  However, the way Shirvington did it, there were "smaller" climaxes that seemed too large, and when the story continued on--to build toward another climax--I almost had to stop and take a breath.  Because of this, when the final climax did occur, it was shadowed by the previous ones and therefore losing its luster.  I personally would have liked to see the final climax more dramatic, more memorable.

Also, by the end of the book I didn't feel like the story had ended.  Granted, I know this is a series, but even with a series there needs to be a sense of closure at the end of each book.  There were far too many loose strings to even possibly pass for a rounded story.  If you're going for the cliff-hanger, do it like Becca Fitzpatrick did with Hush, Hush series and really give us a cliff-hanger of an ending...

Overall, the concept of the story was unique enough in its own way to stand out, however the story arc needed some more work: making the truly "epic" moments more epic so they stand out in brilliant color next to the rest of the story.

Is this a book I'll read over and over again?  No.  Will I continue the series?  Possibly.  Depends on what's in store for book 2 (out later this year in September).  If anything, I'm just interested in what Phoenix is going to do next... (I have a thing for the "bad boys").

To summarize, I feel the following quote is very applicable and sums up this book very nicely:

"At some point, we all have to try to have a little faith that, even in the chaos, there's a purpose." - Griffin, p. 362

"The False Prince" Book Review

I will admit right now, I haven't done a very good job at reviewing the books I read... So, there's nothing that says I cannot start now and try again, right?

Title: The False Prince
Author: Jennifer A. Nielsen
Series: The Ascendance Trilogy
Number in Series: Book #1
Copyright: 2012; Scholastic Press
Genre: Young Reader Fiction: Action / Adventure
Pages: 352
ISBN: 9780545284134
My Rating: 4 / 5
Content Rating: PG (for some mild intense scenes involving action and blood)

To start off, just LOOK at this amazing cover art!!  The picture doesn't do it justice--for it is much more beautiful in real life.  Cover art is key for striking interest when book browsing.  If the cover is boring, who is going to pick it up and look at it?

So, now that I have picked up the book because of the cover, what is the story about?  Well, I will let my friends at Barnes & Noble tell you:

THE FALSE PRINCE is the thrilling first book in a brand-new trilogy filled with danger and deceit and hidden identities that will have readers rushing breathlessly to the end.

In a discontent kingdom, civil war is brewing. To unify the divided people, Conner, a nobleman of the court, devises a cunning plan to find an impersonator of the king's long-lost son and install him as a puppet prince. Four orphans are recruited to compete for the role, including a defiant boy named Sage. Sage knows that Conner's motives are more than questionable, yet his life balances on a sword's point -- he must be chosen to play the prince or he will certainly be killed. But Sage's rivals have their own agendas as well.

As Sage moves from a rundown orphanage to Conner's sumptuous palace, layer upon layer of treachery and deceit unfold, until finally, a truth is revealed that, in the end, may very well prove more dangerous than all of the lies taken together.

An extraordinary adventure filled with danger and action, lies and deadly truths that will have readers clinging to the edge of their seats.

Who doesn't like a good adventure book filled with lies, deceit, treason, and a hidden truth?

Overall, I found this book interesting, yet with some predictable moments.  However seeing as the age range for this book is 10 - 14 year olds, perhaps what I call "predictable" a 13-year-old would not.  Speaking of which, this is the type of book I would have loved to have read at that age!  The thought of someone becoming more than who he/she is (a hidden destiny, perhaps) was something I would have found entertaining at that age.

My only complaint about this book was that towards the end the author switches POVs.  Up until that point in the story, the POV had been told in first person.  Then there is one chapter where it is completely third person, with no Sage in sight!  Granted, the author probably did this for suspense reasons (and it worked) however I feel once you pick a POV it needs to stay that way.  If the author had done more of these POV switches through-out the book, it wouldn't have bothered me so much.  But to have one chapter done in third person...

In the end, I finished this book rather quickly (with it being a fast and easy read) and was happy with the ending.  It has a nice "rounded story" feel to it, yet you can sense the story continues on.  How the sequels will be done, I am not sure.  Will I read them?  Probably.

Finally, would I recommend this book to you?  Yes.  Especially if you are looking for an easy read.

"Silence" Book Review

Last night I purchased a much awaited book (released yesterday).  However, despite my "much anticipation," I found I had forgotten about it until 7:00 pm last night.  Yes, I did indeed get dressed again and do my hair again and go to town... again.

There were several reasons for this crazy action.  Here are just a few:

1) I am fond of the series.  In a way, it's a guilty pleasure of mine and I love reading it...

2) I read book one all day Thursday (and completed it in one day--my new record for a book) and I spent a couple hours Friday and my weekend evenings reading book two.  I last read these books a year ago (when the second book was released) and I wanted to refresh my memory.  With the investment of time I just exercised, I thought I had to have this third book the day it came out.

3)  I was dying to hear what was going to happen in the story.  Book two left off on an incredible cliff-hanger... and I mean the WORST kind of cliff-hanger... the ultimate villian shows up and basically poses a question and then it simply ENDS!  Obviously I was dying to continue.

4)  I simply wanted to go back to town... there's just something about driving in the rain with a set destination. =)

So, here is my rant/review of the said book...

**SPOILER WARNING** for Hush, Hush and Crescendo.  **POSSIBLE SPOILERS** for Silence.

Never Judge a Book by the First Few Chapters

I finished a new book a couple weeks ago.  I first stumbled across it while in Deseret Book.  It caught my eye (mainly because it has a tiger on the front, and I'm such a fan of tigers!).  Well, I opted not to purchase the book at the time, however I kept thinking about it; when that happens, I should know better by now.

So I was in Walmart and saw it in their book section.  Despite being rather anti-Walmart, I opted to buy it.  I began to read the book and I wasn't so sure I was going to like it.  The opening chapter is done very well--really capturing the reader's attention--but the writing was slightly different than  I was accustomed to, as every writer has a different voice.  But I pushed through.  Several chapters later, we're into a major adventure.  Funny thing was, I was also currently playing The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess on the Wii, so while reading some of these adventures of caves with creepy monsters/bugs coming out everywhere, I'm reminded of the game, thus I struggled to separate the two sometimes...

About chapter 14, nearly half-way through the book, the story really picks up because you encounter another major character.  This character completes the "love triangle" and adds a whole new depth to the story.  Obviously a bit predictable in that regard, but it's quite entertaining.  Nothing like a rivalry between two brothers over a girl! ^-^

The book is entitled, "Tiger's Curse" by Colleen Houck (visit the official site here).  The book is about a girl named Kelsey.  She's working at a circus for the summer and discovers they have a white tiger as their main attraction.  She becomes very fond of him.  It's not until she discovers the owner has sold the tiger that the story really picks up.

Turns out Ren (the tiger) is not actually a tiger at all.  He's a man... cursed to be a tiger.  After some persuasion, Kelsey is taken back to India (Ren's country) where Kelsey is the only person who can help break the curse, because she has been "chosen" by a goddess.

"Tiger's Curse" is book one of (currently) five.  Therefore it is mostly learning about the different characters and discovering the underlying concept for the series.  Ren and his brother, Kishan, are cursed and Kelsey has to help them break it while facing incredible danger and adventure.

This book is actually quite a romance.  It does have adventure in it, but it's definitely a romance.

Title: Tiger's Curse
Author: Colleen Houck
Series: Tiger's Curse Series
Number In Series: #1 
Copyright: 2011
Genre: Young Adult Fiction:  Romance / Adventure
Page Length: 403

My Rating: 4.0 / 5

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