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Curse to Ruin
Embracing death may be the only way to survive.
Trapped in her own body, Everly has been put under a spell to imitate death. With only ten days until the Hunter’s Moon, Dragan is now her eyes and ears to ensure she comes out of it alive. With both, the White Ones and his own immortal family, breathing threats and curses in their direction, Dragan turns to an unlikely source for help.
In the middle of the ocean, at Veil Rock, the ritual is set. Every immortal is on edge waiting to see if their curse will finally be lifted. Their hope falters when Saphira shows up to claim her daughter, Everly, to use her for the only thing she was created to do... abolish the immortals who never should have been.
When Everly is viciously ripped out of her death-like embrace, she’ll be forced to choose which side she’s willing to die for.
Trapped in her own body, Everly has been put under a spell to imitate death. With only ten days until the Hunter’s Moon, Dragan is now her eyes and ears to ensure she comes out of it alive. With both, the White Ones and his own immortal family, breathing threats and curses in their direction, Dragan turns to an unlikely source for help.
In the middle of the ocean, at Veil Rock, the ritual is set. Every immortal is on edge waiting to see if their curse will finally be lifted. Their hope falters when Saphira shows up to claim her daughter, Everly, to use her for the only thing she was created to do... abolish the immortals who never should have been.
When Everly is viciously ripped out of her death-like embrace, she’ll be forced to choose which side she’s willing to die for.
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 25, 2019
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Ainsley Shay
24 books45 followersAinsley Shay avoids insanity by living mostly in the fiction world. She believes surrounding herself with positive people, and strives for balance in everything. She owns more jeans with rips and holes than without; and has recently found the magic of patches. For her, reading or writing the perfect sentence is better than the smoothest piece of dark chocolate melting in her mouth. She is a deltiologist for pure enjoyment, not for the study of. She longs to move north one day, even though she hates the cold. (Go figure!) So, for now, she continues to live in warm south Florida with her incredible husband, three beautiful daughters, and two lazy cats. (We won’t mention the dog.)
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May 18, 2019
A thrilling conclusion to a wonderful series
One of my favourite things about this series has been seeing how Everly has grown and matured throughout the story. Curse to Ruin showcased this aspect really well, she still felt like the same person but she was making more reasoned decisions. The plot is incredibly busy but the pace allows you to follow it quite easily. There were so many unexpected twists and turns too, you just couldn't predict what would happen next!
The writing, as always, was of a high standard with a flowing and easy to read style. I found myself flying through the book, quite simply it held my attention from start to finish. Even when I wasn't able to be reading, it was still in my thoughts. I adored the very sweet romantic element that we saw in this book, it wasn't excessive but it just added something special IMO.
There were only two aspects of the book that could have been even better for me. Personally I would have liked Everly's parents to have a larger role in this book, their inclusion almost felt pointless. I also felt the 'sacrifice' scene was rather rushed, the resolution felt too quick and easy. However this is a YA book when all is said and done, so a violent battle scene would have been inappropriate.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and would highly recommend it to those who enjoy paranormal stories and YA adventures.
One of my favourite things about this series has been seeing how Everly has grown and matured throughout the story. Curse to Ruin showcased this aspect really well, she still felt like the same person but she was making more reasoned decisions. The plot is incredibly busy but the pace allows you to follow it quite easily. There were so many unexpected twists and turns too, you just couldn't predict what would happen next!
The writing, as always, was of a high standard with a flowing and easy to read style. I found myself flying through the book, quite simply it held my attention from start to finish. Even when I wasn't able to be reading, it was still in my thoughts. I adored the very sweet romantic element that we saw in this book, it wasn't excessive but it just added something special IMO.
There were only two aspects of the book that could have been even better for me. Personally I would have liked Everly's parents to have a larger role in this book, their inclusion almost felt pointless. I also felt the 'sacrifice' scene was rather rushed, the resolution felt too quick and easy. However this is a YA book when all is said and done, so a violent battle scene would have been inappropriate.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and would highly recommend it to those who enjoy paranormal stories and YA adventures.
April 29, 2019
Brilliant end game!
I really enjoyed this series. I started out not to keen on book one and found it a little bit slow, which made me find it difficult to carry on reading. But some times it's worth the perseverance and I am so pleased I did. Each book in this series was better than the last. The main character grew wonderfully through each book and by the time we reach "Curse to Ruin" we have a badass strong female lead character. The other thing I really enjoyed was seeing through Dragans eyes. We got to know him in ways we didn't in the previous books.
Overall I really enjoyed all the books. Loved the story line and glad to have found Ainsley Shay. I will certainly follow her books and enjoy them.
This book I rated a 4.5 star read. Really enjoyed.
I really enjoyed this series. I started out not to keen on book one and found it a little bit slow, which made me find it difficult to carry on reading. But some times it's worth the perseverance and I am so pleased I did. Each book in this series was better than the last. The main character grew wonderfully through each book and by the time we reach "Curse to Ruin" we have a badass strong female lead character. The other thing I really enjoyed was seeing through Dragans eyes. We got to know him in ways we didn't in the previous books.
Overall I really enjoyed all the books. Loved the story line and glad to have found Ainsley Shay. I will certainly follow her books and enjoy them.
This book I rated a 4.5 star read. Really enjoyed.
April 26, 2019
I said it in my review of the previous book: “I have no idea how this is going to turn out, how Everly will save the people she cares about, and how she will be able to escape being a sacrifice.” I certainly didn’t anticipate the solution they used. I thought it was absolutely brilliant; neatly solving all of the immediate issues but still leaving room for future books. (PS, I personally hope there are lots of future books to come.) I loved watching all the revelations and seeing Everly finally grow into the amazing magical being she was born to be.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.
May 1, 2019
A young woman, placed in a spell state of death, to try to avoid being used as a sacrifice for a group of created immortals. If a spell and blood offering of a gifted person didn't occur on the next full moon, they were all dead! The more gifted the longer the resulting immortality spell lasted. Everly Shade, the one appearing to be dead, has the whole spectrum of gifts available. She was their potential freedom from this ritual of spell and sacrifice.
However, she and her allies were not giving up the fight, just yet.
What a grand finale, this book is!
If you haven't read the series, you are best start at the beginning, for as all good sagas, this story builds upon itself.
However, she and her allies were not giving up the fight, just yet.
What a grand finale, this book is!
If you haven't read the series, you are best start at the beginning, for as all good sagas, this story builds upon itself.
April 28, 2019
What a great ending to an amazing series, I could not put it down once I started last night.
Read straight trough til morning hours, Ye it was that good. The energy the story bring was amazing, It felt like a was right there in Veil Rock with Everly and the others. Some scenes I laughed out loud and other I was holding my breath. Very well written, I enjoyed this series so much. It is sad to say goodbye to the gang in Veil Rock, I had a great vacation there. So much fun in my adventure with Everly.
Read straight trough til morning hours, Ye it was that good. The energy the story bring was amazing, It felt like a was right there in Veil Rock with Everly and the others. Some scenes I laughed out loud and other I was holding my breath. Very well written, I enjoyed this series so much. It is sad to say goodbye to the gang in Veil Rock, I had a great vacation there. So much fun in my adventure with Everly.
December 8, 2021
Great story confusing ending
This series was very interesting and pulled me right in. Where it suffered was to many characters to keep track of . It needed a character page u could fall back and look at when u needed reminding who was who. The ending also left me confused on who actually killed who?! Other then those things it was a great read and has the ability to be better.
This series was very interesting and pulled me right in. Where it suffered was to many characters to keep track of . It needed a character page u could fall back and look at when u needed reminding who was who. The ending also left me confused on who actually killed who?! Other then those things it was a great read and has the ability to be better.
May 7, 2019
Very enjoyable great reading
I really enjoyed this book and loved the characters and how they came together. I am glad that everything worked out for Everly and Dragan.
I really enjoyed this book and loved the characters and how they came together. I am glad that everything worked out for Everly and Dragan.
July 30, 2020
Loved the series, however I was disappointed in the ending. It was way too rushed.
November 10, 2022
Wow
Just " wow ". There is no words to describe how much I really enjoyed this series. I purchased it so I can go back and read it again and again.
Just " wow ". There is no words to describe how much I really enjoyed this series. I purchased it so I can go back and read it again and again.
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