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Unbroken Curse
A curse of evil deed incites an unbroken chain of evil.
A powerful curse cast sixteen hundred years ago destroyed the lives of their ancestors for centuries. If it remains unbroken, the curse will ruin the lives of future generations as well.
Jayden’s life is in danger. When he finds a crude leather book in his grandmother's secret room that was written in 426 by a Shaman, his sister, Sofia, deciphers the ancient runes.
They learn about their family curse and dark memories of their childhood start to surface.
Is it possible to break the ancient curse and save Jayden?
"Even when I think I know where the story is heading, it doesn't, and I love that! It's nice to read something unique instead of the same tells woven with different characters." ~Faye Carey
5 Stars Reviewed By Keith Mbuya for Readers’ Favorite
Nothing stays hidden forever, or so Jayden and Sofia’s parents would soon find out. It all started with the demise of their younger siblings, Amelia and Aiden, whose deaths neither Jayden nor Sofia had fully comprehended, leave alone come to terms with. What followed next was Sofia surviving a series of near-fatal attacks from her mother. This saw Sofia being put under the guardianship of her brother Jayden, who was an archeology student. Jayden and Sofia were confused by all the happenings, and their parents giving them sketchy explanations did not help the situation a bit. Perhaps what triggered their search for answers was Jayden’s encounter with an assailant (who looked exactly like his sister Sophia) while he was out in the fields digging up artifacts. Why would a stranger attack Jayden and why did the assailant look exactly like Jayden’s sister? What happened to their siblings and is there something their parents have been hiding from them? Find out more about Sophia and Jayden in Erika M Szabo’s Unbroken Curse.
Erika M Szabo whisked me away from reality and into a wonderland. She forged her engrossing plot with simple sentences, which she loads with a sophisticated vocabulary. Her choice of words gives an edge of mystery, suspense, adventure, and romance in her narration. There are secrets, agony, old history, premonitions, dark powers, a story within a story, and much more. She gives vivid depictions of her scenes and characters. This served to add color to her narration. The characters are exciting and fully developed. I found it easy to connect with their thoughts and emotions, which gave me insight into their actions during the next scenes. It also made me empathize with the characters, and love as well as loathe some of them. Sofia is portrayed as a young girl whose inquisitive nature is capped with a sharp mind and an ability to learn quickly. Some of the conversations were witty and this spiced up the reading experience. A young adult audience with a yearning for fantasy novels laced with a supernatural tale will love Unbroken Curse.
A powerful curse cast sixteen hundred years ago destroyed the lives of their ancestors for centuries. If it remains unbroken, the curse will ruin the lives of future generations as well.
Jayden’s life is in danger. When he finds a crude leather book in his grandmother's secret room that was written in 426 by a Shaman, his sister, Sofia, deciphers the ancient runes.
They learn about their family curse and dark memories of their childhood start to surface.
Is it possible to break the ancient curse and save Jayden?
"Even when I think I know where the story is heading, it doesn't, and I love that! It's nice to read something unique instead of the same tells woven with different characters." ~Faye Carey
5 Stars Reviewed By Keith Mbuya for Readers’ Favorite
Nothing stays hidden forever, or so Jayden and Sofia’s parents would soon find out. It all started with the demise of their younger siblings, Amelia and Aiden, whose deaths neither Jayden nor Sofia had fully comprehended, leave alone come to terms with. What followed next was Sofia surviving a series of near-fatal attacks from her mother. This saw Sofia being put under the guardianship of her brother Jayden, who was an archeology student. Jayden and Sofia were confused by all the happenings, and their parents giving them sketchy explanations did not help the situation a bit. Perhaps what triggered their search for answers was Jayden’s encounter with an assailant (who looked exactly like his sister Sophia) while he was out in the fields digging up artifacts. Why would a stranger attack Jayden and why did the assailant look exactly like Jayden’s sister? What happened to their siblings and is there something their parents have been hiding from them? Find out more about Sophia and Jayden in Erika M Szabo’s Unbroken Curse.
Erika M Szabo whisked me away from reality and into a wonderland. She forged her engrossing plot with simple sentences, which she loads with a sophisticated vocabulary. Her choice of words gives an edge of mystery, suspense, adventure, and romance in her narration. There are secrets, agony, old history, premonitions, dark powers, a story within a story, and much more. She gives vivid depictions of her scenes and characters. This served to add color to her narration. The characters are exciting and fully developed. I found it easy to connect with their thoughts and emotions, which gave me insight into their actions during the next scenes. It also made me empathize with the characters, and love as well as loathe some of them. Sofia is portrayed as a young girl whose inquisitive nature is capped with a sharp mind and an ability to learn quickly. Some of the conversations were witty and this spiced up the reading experience. A young adult audience with a yearning for fantasy novels laced with a supernatural tale will love Unbroken Curse.
156 pages, ebook
Published July 11, 2021
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Erika M. Szabo
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“The writing bug bit me on a rainy afternoon when I couldn’t find any new book to read. My daughter had enough of my moping around and snapped at me, “Mom, stop whining! If you haven’t a book to read, then write one.” Her challenge shocked me, but I started playing with the idea and I’ve been writing stories, that I like to read, ever since.”
Erika loves to dance to her own tunes and follow her dreams, introduces her story writing skills and her books that are based on creative imagination with themes such as alternate history, urban fantasy, cozy mystery, sweet romance and supernatural stories. Her children’s stories are informative, educational, and deliver moral values in a non-preachy way.
“I followed my dream to become a writer. As an artist, I paint pretty pictures with my brushes, and as a writer, I paint vivid pictures with my words.”
https://www.authorerikamszabo.com
“The writing bug bit me on a rainy afternoon when I couldn’t find any new book to read. My daughter had enough of my moping around and snapped at me, “Mom, stop whining! If you haven’t a book to read, then write one.” Her challenge shocked me, but I started playing with the idea and I’ve been writing stories, that I like to read, ever since.”
Erika loves to dance to her own tunes and follow her dreams, introduces her story writing skills and her books that are based on creative imagination with themes such as alternate history, urban fantasy, cozy mystery, sweet romance and supernatural stories. Her children’s stories are informative, educational, and deliver moral values in a non-preachy way.
“I followed my dream to become a writer. As an artist, I paint pretty pictures with my brushes, and as a writer, I paint vivid pictures with my words.”
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July 17, 2021
Danger, premonitions and a family mystery to solve.
The relationship between the characters was comforting and felt real. The conversation with Sophia and her aunt, her aunt with that rolling pin was hysterical. Growing up in Queens, NY I could totally relate.
I enjoyed how you really get two stories in one. You begin with Jayden and Sophia but once they start to translate the book Jayden finds – not where you think, you’re in a whole other world.
More and more information comes to light as Sophia begins to remember some traumatic events from their childhood. Events take some crazy, but really interesting turns and I found myself turning page after page to find out the next piece and I was never disappointed.
The relationship between the characters was comforting and felt real. The conversation with Sophia and her aunt, her aunt with that rolling pin was hysterical. Growing up in Queens, NY I could totally relate.
I enjoyed how you really get two stories in one. You begin with Jayden and Sophia but once they start to translate the book Jayden finds – not where you think, you’re in a whole other world.
More and more information comes to light as Sophia begins to remember some traumatic events from their childhood. Events take some crazy, but really interesting turns and I found myself turning page after page to find out the next piece and I was never disappointed.
February 28, 2024
The premise of this novel grabbed my attention immediately, and I was surprised that the author was able to fit what sounded like a complex, deeply thought out novel into such a small number of pages. Once I started reading, I was unable to put it down - I read the whole thing in one sitting. The writing style was lovely, the ideas and events explored in the book were exciting, and the characters were people I felt I could visualise and relate to. My favourite parts were whenever Jayden and Sophia read the secret book written all those years ago and we got to see the events that kicked off the curse. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Unbroken Curse and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good historical mystery.
My only criticism is that there were a few spelling mistakes and some missing punctuation, as well as a couple spots with awkward phrasing made me do a double take. This was a very good story that I feel could become a truly great novel with a little bit of refinement and maybe expanding on the ideas. I got to about three quarters of the way through it and upon seeing that there was so little left, I almost didn’t want to keep reading so the story wouldn’t have to end.
Thank you to NetGalley and Erika M Szabo for providing this copy of Unbroken Curse to read and review.
My only criticism is that there were a few spelling mistakes and some missing punctuation, as well as a couple spots with awkward phrasing made me do a double take. This was a very good story that I feel could become a truly great novel with a little bit of refinement and maybe expanding on the ideas. I got to about three quarters of the way through it and upon seeing that there was so little left, I almost didn’t want to keep reading so the story wouldn’t have to end.
Thank you to NetGalley and Erika M Szabo for providing this copy of Unbroken Curse to read and review.
February 8, 2024
Ready for a thrill ride through history and mystery? Unbroken Curse is the book for you! Picture this: ancient burial sites, cryptic runes, and a centuries-old curse threatening to tear a family apart. Jayden and Sofia are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime as they unravel the secrets of their ancestors and race against time to break the curse before it's too late. With twists and turns at every corner, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. So grab your flashlight and your favorite reading spot – Unbroken Curse is waiting to whisk you away on a journey you won't soon forget!
February 9, 2024
A gripping historical fiction novel that seamlessly weaves together the past and present. Jayden's discovery of an ancient burial site and a mysterious leather book sets off a chain of events that unravel a centuries-old curse haunting his family. As he and his sister, Sofia, delve deeper into their family history, dark secrets emerge, leading to a shocking realization about the dangers they face. I enjoyed the rich storytelling and plot twists that kept me guessing until the very end. Unbroken Curse is a great read that blends history, mystery, and family drama, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page.
July 15, 2024
lI figured out the post and who it was killing and why by the 8th chapter, which was disappointing. The story was good and the idea behind the story was a great one. I enjoyed the writing, just wish the story was harder to figure out. Narrator dies a great job with the various characters voices and the entire storyline.
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