Rating: 4.5⭐️
Raven Cursed brings both aspects of Jane’s background and cultural heritage together in a truly momentous and compelling story. It sets in motion important elements that won’t surface in the series and for certain characters until books further on in this series. Yes, I’m farther ahead now. Just behind in my reviews. Binging will do that.
Jane continues to develop her skills and abilities, while exploring her Cherokee roots and lost memories, ones that are extremely traumatic for her.
Each book is so layered and complex with Hunter weaving patterns of multiple stories together that she’s building towards an even more powerful dark whole picture. There’s witch Molly, and Molly’s sister Evie’s unhinged behavior, and Molly’s important family members each with magical abilities and roles to play.
Plus there’s also the ongoing Rick/Bruiser potential for romance and intriguing aspects because Beast has her own perspective on mating that’s not always aligned with Jane’s. She has no use for monogamy and is basically a creature of solitude.
There’s new African weres as well.
Jane’s constant struggle with guilt and issues with her own role is my biggest issue here, other than the waffling over Ricky, who I’m not a fan of. Even in areas where she is obviously not the fault of the problem but assuming the burden anyway.
This does get old. But I will say this odd behavior is given an explanation further in the series as well as other aspects of her personality. The author pulls it all together.
Each book serves as a reference and meaningful building block for the series and character. Leo’s planning in depth, and there are many other things involved that can be overlooked here. I’ve double backed a couple of times already. FYI.
Enjoy the fantastic battle scenes, the weapons, the paranormal elements and creatures. The characters are developing and evolving.
Love this so much!
I wish I knew more about the artist who created the series covers because I really love them. Consistently great.
Jane Yellowrock (15 book series):
Skinwalker #1
Blood Cross #2
Mercy Blade #3
Raven Cursed #4
Death’s Rival #5
Blood Trade #6
Black Arts #7
Broken Soul #8
Dark Heir 9
Shadow Rites #10
Cold Reign #11
Dark Queen #12
Shattered Bonds #13
True Dead #14
Final Heir #15
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Raven Cursed (Jane Yellowrock Book 4)
Blurb
The vampires of Asheville, North Carolina, want to establish their own clan, but since they owe loyalty to the Master Vampire of New Orleans they must work out the terms with him. To come up with an equitable solution, he sends an envoy with the best bodyguard blood money can buy: Jane Yellowrock.
But when a group of local campers are attacked by something fanged, Jane goes from escort to investigator. Unless she wants to face a very angry mast vampire, she will have to work overtime to find the killer. It’s a good thing she’s worth every penny.
Publisher
Ace
Publication date
January 3, 2012
Language
English
Print length
377 pages
Book 4 of 15
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