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A Dance with Destiny #1
Cursed by Diamonds
How much of yourself can you sacrifice before you are no longer who you once were? Is it worth it? Is winning worth any price? Is freedom?
Every curse has a blessing and every blessing has a curse. When you stand face to face with your destiny, will you be able to tell one from the other?
In a world filled with darkness and hate, ignorance and fear, the only answer needed should be love and light, happiness and acceptance. Well, it should be.
Good versus evil, daylight over darkness, Angels or demons...the age old epic battle rages through the universe. One thing always rings true, love triumphs over all.
But, what if a pure and loving heart unintentionally caused Angels to fall, demons to rise, and blurred the line between heaven and hell?
Jenevier owns such a heart. An innocent, unadulterated purity that is too quick to find good where none exists. Her blind trust and radiant soul could be the answer long sought, or, it could mark the end of us all.
An epic journey of love and magic, curses and trials, joys and pain, Cursed by Diamonds is only the beginning.
Follow this fragile maiden; thrust upon a fated path wrought with world altering decisions, as she blindly begins A Dance with Destiny.
And, this little tune may change all our lives.
Every curse has a blessing and every blessing has a curse. When you stand face to face with your destiny, will you be able to tell one from the other?
In a world filled with darkness and hate, ignorance and fear, the only answer needed should be love and light, happiness and acceptance. Well, it should be.
Good versus evil, daylight over darkness, Angels or demons...the age old epic battle rages through the universe. One thing always rings true, love triumphs over all.
But, what if a pure and loving heart unintentionally caused Angels to fall, demons to rise, and blurred the line between heaven and hell?
Jenevier owns such a heart. An innocent, unadulterated purity that is too quick to find good where none exists. Her blind trust and radiant soul could be the answer long sought, or, it could mark the end of us all.
An epic journey of love and magic, curses and trials, joys and pain, Cursed by Diamonds is only the beginning.
Follow this fragile maiden; thrust upon a fated path wrought with world altering decisions, as she blindly begins A Dance with Destiny.
And, this little tune may change all our lives.
- GenresFantasyParanormal
358 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 14, 2012
33 people are currently reading
161 people want to read
About the author
J.K. Ensley
17 books18 followersJK Ensley is a native Tennessean by way of Missouri, born there and quickly ushered down South. A product of public school and private college, she spent her early twenties bouncing across the country. Fascinated by rich culture, ancient customs, and thick accents, she is compelled to drink in the many exquisite differences humanity is gifted with. A self-described, happily divorced mother of three with a stressful day job and an uber common minivan, she does little to hide her wicked wit, advanced sarcasm, and extreme shoe addiction. “At the core of me, I’m one slightly twisted, pink haired, sword wielding, invisible ninja with a laptop, an imagination, and very little me time. That’s just who I am. I’m comfortable in my skin and I love my life. Totally not kidding about the hair, the swords, or the laptop, I might have stretched it just a little with the invisible part.”
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December 4, 2013
Like an effervescent kaleidoscope, book one of A Dance with Destiny is a magical, visually stunning, and whirling adventure that will ceaselessly delight. Prepare yourself, dear reader, for something truly extraordinary. JK Ensley’s first novel in the series, Cursed by Diamonds, will not leave you in anticipation; it will leave you yearning and impatiently starving for more.
Hauntingly dark, but shining throughout, JK Ensley has weaved an epic tale of love, fear, friendship and strength. With witchcraft, elves, demi-gods, insane princes, and unbreakable bonds, an enchanting new genre is born. Fairytales beware; the fantasytale has been born.
Add all of the A Dance with Destiny books to your online bookshelves today, and this reviewer promises, you will be obsessed by tomorrow.
Hauntingly dark, but shining throughout, JK Ensley has weaved an epic tale of love, fear, friendship and strength. With witchcraft, elves, demi-gods, insane princes, and unbreakable bonds, an enchanting new genre is born. Fairytales beware; the fantasytale has been born.
Add all of the A Dance with Destiny books to your online bookshelves today, and this reviewer promises, you will be obsessed by tomorrow.
December 4, 2013
This is a really good book.
December 7, 2013
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Cursed by Diamonds is the story of the journey three friends take on different paths to remove an evil mark put on Jenevier by an evil prince. Jenevier is a young woman that just lost her aunt, Marlise. While attending the life celebration for her aunt with her best friend, Jezreel, Jenevier unknowingly attracts the attention of the Prince of Wrothdem. Feeling spurned the Prince marks Jenevier with an unbreakable curse. Anyone that’s been marked by the Prince disappears, never to be seen again. At the same time that Jevevier is being marked by the Prince, she meets a man she feels an instant connection to, Alastyn. Unfortunately, the mark causes the three friends to make decisions that set them on three very different quests. Jenevier travels to a distant land to train to battle evil. Alastyn travels north in search of the elves. Jezreel turns to the dark side of witchcraft to try to help Jenevier in her own way. Will the paths of these three friends ever cross again? Will they be able to free Jenevier from the mark? Will they find their own happily ever afters?
This book is a great start to an epic new adventure. Yes, I do call it an epic. It has the feel of Tolkien or C.S. Lewis. You have new worlds to explore and new friends to meet. I loved the interactions between the characters. I was heartbroken when Jenevier decided to leave Alastyn. I was hoping throughout the book that they would get their HEA. I was also heartbroken for Alastyn, searching for the elves for ten years just to help Jenevier. He put his life on hold to help a young woman he only met once. Jezreel was a foolish young girl. She was basically told this is right and this is wrong, and she still chose the wrong path. I found Vareilious to be a fun, playful character that loved Jenevier in his own way. Finally we come to Varick. Varick was a complex character. He trained Jenevier to survive, focusing solely on the physical and not even thinking of her emotional wellbeing. He loved Jenevier and would do anything to help her be able to defeat her enemies. My heart broke again when Varick realized he broke Jenevier completely, that he made her into an emotionless robot. I was so happy when Jenevier finally was able to confront the evil Prince of Wrothdem and get free of the mark. Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It was well written and easy to follow. I can’t wait to read about more of Jenevier’s adventures.
5-stars
Reviewed by Tracy
Cursed by Diamonds is the story of the journey three friends take on different paths to remove an evil mark put on Jenevier by an evil prince. Jenevier is a young woman that just lost her aunt, Marlise. While attending the life celebration for her aunt with her best friend, Jezreel, Jenevier unknowingly attracts the attention of the Prince of Wrothdem. Feeling spurned the Prince marks Jenevier with an unbreakable curse. Anyone that’s been marked by the Prince disappears, never to be seen again. At the same time that Jevevier is being marked by the Prince, she meets a man she feels an instant connection to, Alastyn. Unfortunately, the mark causes the three friends to make decisions that set them on three very different quests. Jenevier travels to a distant land to train to battle evil. Alastyn travels north in search of the elves. Jezreel turns to the dark side of witchcraft to try to help Jenevier in her own way. Will the paths of these three friends ever cross again? Will they be able to free Jenevier from the mark? Will they find their own happily ever afters?
This book is a great start to an epic new adventure. Yes, I do call it an epic. It has the feel of Tolkien or C.S. Lewis. You have new worlds to explore and new friends to meet. I loved the interactions between the characters. I was heartbroken when Jenevier decided to leave Alastyn. I was hoping throughout the book that they would get their HEA. I was also heartbroken for Alastyn, searching for the elves for ten years just to help Jenevier. He put his life on hold to help a young woman he only met once. Jezreel was a foolish young girl. She was basically told this is right and this is wrong, and she still chose the wrong path. I found Vareilious to be a fun, playful character that loved Jenevier in his own way. Finally we come to Varick. Varick was a complex character. He trained Jenevier to survive, focusing solely on the physical and not even thinking of her emotional wellbeing. He loved Jenevier and would do anything to help her be able to defeat her enemies. My heart broke again when Varick realized he broke Jenevier completely, that he made her into an emotionless robot. I was so happy when Jenevier finally was able to confront the evil Prince of Wrothdem and get free of the mark. Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It was well written and easy to follow. I can’t wait to read about more of Jenevier’s adventures.
5-stars
Reviewed by Tracy
unfinished
March 7, 2017 I find myself completely unable to follow this story right now. Constantly shifting time, place, people and it is beyond at least my current mental faculties to comprehend. Gave up at 16%
December 7, 2017
DNF 56%. Writing is repetitive (one more use of "tiny" or "little" and I'll scream) and bloated. Everyone falls madly in love with everyone they meet. Too bad because the plot of the evil prince ensnaring women with a curse has a lot of potential, but I couldn't wade thru the thousands of unneeded adjectives to follow it through.
January 23, 2016
4.5 Rating
Vikki's Musings
This is not my typical read, but I did enjoy this book a great deal. Ms. Ensley has an incredible imagination. She has great talent with character building, and weaves a fascinating tale. I would have liked a bit less modern verbiage at times and a better sense of time a place. That would have helped become a bit more enmeshed with the story.
Nonetheless, for anyone who enjoys a story with a strong message of good versus evil, then you will be delighted with this incredible book. Happy reading!
Vikki's Musings
This is not my typical read, but I did enjoy this book a great deal. Ms. Ensley has an incredible imagination. She has great talent with character building, and weaves a fascinating tale. I would have liked a bit less modern verbiage at times and a better sense of time a place. That would have helped become a bit more enmeshed with the story.
Nonetheless, for anyone who enjoys a story with a strong message of good versus evil, then you will be delighted with this incredible book. Happy reading!
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June 13, 2015Great story
I will be the first to admit that this is not the easiest story to start. I have started this book more than once. I am however glad that I did not give up. The ending of this book was amazing and I am so happy that I don't have to wait for the next one.
I will be the first to admit that this is not the easiest story to start. I have started this book more than once. I am however glad that I did not give up. The ending of this book was amazing and I am so happy that I don't have to wait for the next one.
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