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Raven Cursed #1
Fireborne
I wouldn’t say my life is a dumpster fire—but it’s far from typical. I’m frenemies with the local werewolves’ Alpha, my clients are shady as hell, and my magic falls firmly in the WTF category. Mephisto, my mysterious and powerful client, is more interested in my magic than the jobs he’s hired me for. And I’m pretty sure my court-ordered therapist thinks I’m an ass.
Maybe it’s not a dumpster fire, but it is a hot mess.
That said, I’m good at my job. Anytime a curse goes wrong, a magical object is lost, or a rogue supernatural needs apprehending, I’m the person you call.
My new job is supposed to be simple: Just find a coveted magical object. Instead my client is abducted, I’m pulled into the underbelly of the magical world, and a spell is cast on me that reveals a mark of the raven.
Now I’m being hunted by the people I used to hunt. I’ve piqued the interest of the magical elite. And I don’t know who wants me as an ally and who wants me dead.
I have to fix this.
Because if I don’t, I won’t survive.
Are you looking for a unique story with an anti-hero to hero character arc? What about a witty, spit-fire heroine who is sure to provide some laugh-out-loud moments? Do mysteries with unexpected twists, sexy banter, and a slow-burn romance pique your interest? Then click and start the adventure.
Maybe it’s not a dumpster fire, but it is a hot mess.
That said, I’m good at my job. Anytime a curse goes wrong, a magical object is lost, or a rogue supernatural needs apprehending, I’m the person you call.
My new job is supposed to be simple: Just find a coveted magical object. Instead my client is abducted, I’m pulled into the underbelly of the magical world, and a spell is cast on me that reveals a mark of the raven.
Now I’m being hunted by the people I used to hunt. I’ve piqued the interest of the magical elite. And I don’t know who wants me as an ally and who wants me dead.
I have to fix this.
Because if I don’t, I won’t survive.
Are you looking for a unique story with an anti-hero to hero character arc? What about a witty, spit-fire heroine who is sure to provide some laugh-out-loud moments? Do mysteries with unexpected twists, sexy banter, and a slow-burn romance pique your interest? Then click and start the adventure.
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McKenzie Hunter
85 books1,105 followersMcKenzie Hunter is the author of urban fantasy, dark fantasy, and paranormal romance books. She discovered early that new adventures were just a page-turn away; all she had to do was read a book. She’s had her share of escapades from hanging out with vamps, joining the chaos of shifter packs, creating spells with witches, and avoiding deals with the fae.
When she isn't working on her next book, she’s reading, binge-watching TV, or disappearing into her own world during nature walks (probably on the lookout for magical beings—or maybe not).
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When she isn't working on her next book, she’s reading, binge-watching TV, or disappearing into her own world during nature walks (probably on the lookout for magical beings—or maybe not).
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August 2, 2020DNF At 42 minutes (Audio Book)
I usually know 10 minutes into an audio book whether I'm going to like a story or not. This one was on the edge and I don't know how to feel about it. The heroine had one heck of an inner monologue that I didn't necessarily love. Maybe the problem is my current mindset because I don't want to push myself through this novel.
I usually know 10 minutes into an audio book whether I'm going to like a story or not. This one was on the edge and I don't know how to feel about it. The heroine had one heck of an inner monologue that I didn't necessarily love. Maybe the problem is my current mindset because I don't want to push myself through this novel.
December 21, 2019
I stand with those readers who aren't sure what's wrong with this book. It simply somewhat missed its mark.
Possibly the addiction driven heroine, she wabbles around between a dug user and a misunderstood Cinderella.
Still the idea behind it is intriguing.
Possibly the addiction driven heroine, she wabbles around between a dug user and a misunderstood Cinderella.
Still the idea behind it is intriguing.
November 17, 2019
Maybe 3.9999999. I enjoyed this a lot, but something that I almost can't put my finger on made this just a teeny bit short of a 4 star read. It did however, remind me of how much I love Urban Fantasy.
This book is interesting, and there's a lot to be said for integrating these days. It's set in a paranormal world, but one that is quite complex, to the point where we are still as much in the dark as Erin. I sort of wanted a bit more in terms of answers, but I appreciated the world building nonetheless.
Erin is an intriguing character, at least on paper, but, again, there was just an indesiferable thing that made her a bit underwhelming. She has no magic if her own, but as a Raven Cursedbshe can take others magic and temporarily use it as her own. Sounds nifty, apart from the fact that it kills those who she takes it from. She is essentially a magic addict and tries very hard not to feed her addiction, because when she does that the bodies pile up, and she's on thin ice as it is with the authorities following an annoyingly vague killing that resulted in her spending some time in a supernatural rehabilitation centre and even now she is still monitored. I guess I was hoping for a little darker with these sort of undertones, but it was all mostly glossed over, which is a I guess what was missing for me.
Mephisto was intriguing, but things are very slow burn with them, which I wouldn't mind so much of the other books were published, but it's a bit fraustrating, as Erin is very distrusting of him, and he doesn't give her a lot of reasons to trust him. I guess it all feels a bit one sided, with him perusing her and Erin being pretty reluctant. There's chemistry, but not amazingly chemistry.
In summary, this is a good, UF read where I will definitely pick up the next, but I was left feeling like I just wanted a little more darkness and chemistry.
This book is interesting, and there's a lot to be said for integrating these days. It's set in a paranormal world, but one that is quite complex, to the point where we are still as much in the dark as Erin. I sort of wanted a bit more in terms of answers, but I appreciated the world building nonetheless.
Erin is an intriguing character, at least on paper, but, again, there was just an indesiferable thing that made her a bit underwhelming. She has no magic if her own, but as a Raven Cursedbshe can take others magic and temporarily use it as her own. Sounds nifty, apart from the fact that it kills those who she takes it from. She is essentially a magic addict and tries very hard not to feed her addiction, because when she does that the bodies pile up, and she's on thin ice as it is with the authorities following an annoyingly vague killing that resulted in her spending some time in a supernatural rehabilitation centre and even now she is still monitored. I guess I was hoping for a little darker with these sort of undertones, but it was all mostly glossed over, which is a I guess what was missing for me.
Mephisto was intriguing, but things are very slow burn with them, which I wouldn't mind so much of the other books were published, but it's a bit fraustrating, as Erin is very distrusting of him, and he doesn't give her a lot of reasons to trust him. I guess it all feels a bit one sided, with him perusing her and Erin being pretty reluctant. There's chemistry, but not amazingly chemistry.
In summary, this is a good, UF read where I will definitely pick up the next, but I was left feeling like I just wanted a little more darkness and chemistry.
November 22, 2019
Don’t know what to say about this one
The story was original. Lots of action and well paced. The editing was very good. For some reason, I kept putting it down and had to force myself to finish it. Not sure why. Can’t really put a finger on it except that the lead character, Erin, just didn’t click with me. Possibly the weird, dark magic that she has. Even the teaser at the end doesn’t grab me. I don’t think I’ll go on to the next book
The story was original. Lots of action and well paced. The editing was very good. For some reason, I kept putting it down and had to force myself to finish it. Not sure why. Can’t really put a finger on it except that the lead character, Erin, just didn’t click with me. Possibly the weird, dark magic that she has. Even the teaser at the end doesn’t grab me. I don’t think I’ll go on to the next book
gave-up
April 11, 2021Started off really great, but I can see it's headed for typical urban fantasy love triangle territory. Not for me at all.
I love a confident, morally ambiguous, sexually open heroine. BUT I hate the stupid trope where every single hot male character has a thing for her and the end game guy just stands in the sidelines waiting to be chosen. This is not romance....no real bonds are built and everything revolves around the heroine's ego.
I love a confident, morally ambiguous, sexually open heroine. BUT I hate the stupid trope where every single hot male character has a thing for her and the end game guy just stands in the sidelines waiting to be chosen. This is not romance....no real bonds are built and everything revolves around the heroine's ego.
December 4, 2019
DNF
I got through 62% of the book but it was a struggle y’all. The main character was very contradicting in a way that was hard to ever like or connect with. She would mention doing the right thing and then do the total opposite in pretty much every interaction. Sometimes she just came off as needy and self absorbed then would go and be all protective and have family love for Cory or Maddie. It was confusing then annoying after awhile and I just couldn’t keep reading or trying to figure her out or where this book was heading.
I think the “Ravens Curse” placed on the main character was different and intriguing but soon became a bore to read about. Was it actually a curse?? Or was it her magic?? If it was her magic how could it be changed if it was an integral part of her being? Like how could a witch perform spells when you take away her voice for incantations?
I’m sure the author will answer those questions later on however with the story line bouncing back and fourth from rare artifacts being stolen by supposedly powerful beings, to MC flirting with some hot supernatural alphas, then another job because things were stolen AGAIN and back to talking about how her magic is a curse and she can’t control her urges etc etc It just lost my interest.
I give two stars for the story building though.
I got through 62% of the book but it was a struggle y’all. The main character was very contradicting in a way that was hard to ever like or connect with. She would mention doing the right thing and then do the total opposite in pretty much every interaction. Sometimes she just came off as needy and self absorbed then would go and be all protective and have family love for Cory or Maddie. It was confusing then annoying after awhile and I just couldn’t keep reading or trying to figure her out or where this book was heading.
I think the “Ravens Curse” placed on the main character was different and intriguing but soon became a bore to read about. Was it actually a curse?? Or was it her magic?? If it was her magic how could it be changed if it was an integral part of her being? Like how could a witch perform spells when you take away her voice for incantations?
I’m sure the author will answer those questions later on however with the story line bouncing back and fourth from rare artifacts being stolen by supposedly powerful beings, to MC flirting with some hot supernatural alphas, then another job because things were stolen AGAIN and back to talking about how her magic is a curse and she can’t control her urges etc etc It just lost my interest.
I give two stars for the story building though.
December 18, 2020
I give two star reviews when I am deeply conflicted, and that was the case for this book. As with the book I reviewed prior, I picked it up last minute for entertainment on a long flight. This one was much more entertaining but I can't quite bring myself to say I liked it, because there were multiple aspects of it that really bothered me.
Unlike the last book that I (tried to) read, this book’s heroine is clear in her character – she is an addict with sociopathic tendencies, and a gift for death magic. She refers to herself as a sociopath but I don’t think she is, as she has strong bonds to some people and the ability to feel some emotions. On the other hand, she does lie easily and lacks the general empathy that most people feel. These traits are definitely not heroic and it is refreshing to see someone who is a real antihero, not someone with a strong moral compass who is just.
The story its self isn’t great – the pacing is extremely uneven, and our herione’s emotional jumps are extreme, especially in the context of her lust for magic. However, the general arc makes sense and it is compelling to watch someone who is a genuinely bad person try so incredibly hard to be good.
The side characters are a mixed bag. Some of them, like Corey, the best imagineable friend, and her sister, are really a pleasure to read. They are good foils to Erin, facing their own struggles and the challenges of being around her in their own ways. However, the love interests are really awful. If I am remembering correctly, we are now up to four, all of whom are some variation on sinfully attractive bad boys obsessed with a risky situations. Any one character like this might not be so bad, especially considering it makes sense for adrenaline junkies to be attracted to Erin, but there are four that we are introduced to, and really the description that I provided is pretty much all there is to their characters and motivations. Aside from their different names and abilities, they are completely identical, and the net effect is that they just make the scenes they are in annoying. In world Erin's attraction to them makes sense because she is shallow and driven by a lust for power, but frankly the more they are in the story, the less I want to read it. if I continue with the series, I want a meteorite to come and squish at least 3 of them so that we can watch the plot advance in their absence. Unfortunately that seems quite unlikely.
The writing is really disorganized. For just one example, see the excerpt below:
“Please follow me,” the woman directed as she led me to a room not far from the entrance. I appreciated that the meeting was in a professional setting. Victoria kept me waiting for nearly fifteen minutes. I started off seated in the oversized chair in the corner but quickly became restless and walked around the office that was half the size of my apartments.
We are told the feelings of the protagonist rather than being shown them, but that is a common literary challenge and I won’t really fault the author for having trouble with it. More notable for me is that we are told about Erin’s feelings before we are told about the thing that drives them, which makes the above issue genuinely disconcerting and distracting.
Other issues with the writing include the author uses predaceous instead of predatory as a descriptor on the next page, and describes Erin’s feelings about the worst moment of her life and its fallout as “irritation". She is supposed to lack empathy, but we are repeatedly shown that this situation really upsets her, so the muted description of her emotional response doesn’t make sense and again breaks immersion.
I found that this disorganization of the writing extended to the finale. The stakes and major players were clearly established which is good, but somehow the way the actions were described made it feel like a relatively small challenge to overcome, in part because they overcame their enemies so handily.
I was genuinely torn up to this point about continuing with the series, because Erin’s character is quite unusual but I like so little else. However, the very last page included a revelation that sparked my curiosity just enough to keep reading. I sincerely hope it will improve from here.
Unlike the last book that I (tried to) read, this book’s heroine is clear in her character – she is an addict with sociopathic tendencies, and a gift for death magic. She refers to herself as a sociopath but I don’t think she is, as she has strong bonds to some people and the ability to feel some emotions. On the other hand, she does lie easily and lacks the general empathy that most people feel. These traits are definitely not heroic and it is refreshing to see someone who is a real antihero, not someone with a strong moral compass who is just.
The story its self isn’t great – the pacing is extremely uneven, and our herione’s emotional jumps are extreme, especially in the context of her lust for magic. However, the general arc makes sense and it is compelling to watch someone who is a genuinely bad person try so incredibly hard to be good.
The side characters are a mixed bag. Some of them, like Corey, the best imagineable friend, and her sister, are really a pleasure to read. They are good foils to Erin, facing their own struggles and the challenges of being around her in their own ways. However, the love interests are really awful. If I am remembering correctly, we are now up to four, all of whom are some variation on sinfully attractive bad boys obsessed with a risky situations. Any one character like this might not be so bad, especially considering it makes sense for adrenaline junkies to be attracted to Erin, but there are four that we are introduced to, and really the description that I provided is pretty much all there is to their characters and motivations. Aside from their different names and abilities, they are completely identical, and the net effect is that they just make the scenes they are in annoying. In world Erin's attraction to them makes sense because she is shallow and driven by a lust for power, but frankly the more they are in the story, the less I want to read it. if I continue with the series, I want a meteorite to come and squish at least 3 of them so that we can watch the plot advance in their absence. Unfortunately that seems quite unlikely.
The writing is really disorganized. For just one example, see the excerpt below:
“Please follow me,” the woman directed as she led me to a room not far from the entrance. I appreciated that the meeting was in a professional setting. Victoria kept me waiting for nearly fifteen minutes. I started off seated in the oversized chair in the corner but quickly became restless and walked around the office that was half the size of my apartments.
We are told the feelings of the protagonist rather than being shown them, but that is a common literary challenge and I won’t really fault the author for having trouble with it. More notable for me is that we are told about Erin’s feelings before we are told about the thing that drives them, which makes the above issue genuinely disconcerting and distracting.
Other issues with the writing include the author uses predaceous instead of predatory as a descriptor on the next page, and describes Erin’s feelings about the worst moment of her life and its fallout as “irritation". She is supposed to lack empathy, but we are repeatedly shown that this situation really upsets her, so the muted description of her emotional response doesn’t make sense and again breaks immersion.
I found that this disorganization of the writing extended to the finale. The stakes and major players were clearly established which is good, but somehow the way the actions were described made it feel like a relatively small challenge to overcome, in part because they overcame their enemies so handily.
I was genuinely torn up to this point about continuing with the series, because Erin’s character is quite unusual but I like so little else. However, the very last page included a revelation that sparked my curiosity just enough to keep reading. I sincerely hope it will improve from here.
January 22, 2021
Quickly, just a few words.
I don't know what to think of this. I do like the author and her other books but this, unfortunately, was missing something?
I did like the comparison of the heroine's power to addiction, and the world was interesting enough, but there is that oomph that didn't tickle my fancy heart enough.
I don't know what to think of this. I do like the author and her other books but this, unfortunately, was missing something?
I did like the comparison of the heroine's power to addiction, and the world was interesting enough, but there is that oomph that didn't tickle my fancy heart enough.
January 24, 2020
3.75
Fun world building and magic system, but I'm not 100% interested in the main h at this point. I mean, her struggle with magic is interesting- but being a self described sociopath and her thoughts constantly revolving around her thirst for power is not someone I'm exactly rooting for.
Also, at a certain point I was kind of maxed out on my interest concerning all of the hot, swoon worthy, untrustworthy, super powered alpha males. who woulda thunk?
I mean there were a lot, and they just kept coming so I was a little less interested by the time the 5th or 6th rolled around because their characters were simply there to be eye candy & another person for the h to want power from.
Maybe the next book will make me care more about these characters? But its on KU atm so I'd say check it out!
Fun world building and magic system, but I'm not 100% interested in the main h at this point. I mean, her struggle with magic is interesting- but being a self described sociopath and her thoughts constantly revolving around her thirst for power is not someone I'm exactly rooting for.
Also, at a certain point I was kind of maxed out on my interest concerning all of the hot, swoon worthy, untrustworthy, super powered alpha males. who woulda thunk?
I mean there were a lot, and they just kept coming so I was a little less interested by the time the 5th or 6th rolled around because their characters were simply there to be eye candy & another person for the h to want power from.
Maybe the next book will make me care more about these characters? But its on KU atm so I'd say check it out!
October 13, 2020
A lot of people I realized had a similar feeling as I did while reading this. It was difficult to like the character when you didn't really even learn about her until the third chapter, there was so much obscure information, that once it was revealed made no sense or was no longer relevant. Just not my cup of tea.
November 14, 2019
Loved it!!
This was not what I was expecting!! Filled with lots of snark, action, and just a touch of romance. Fireborne is an excellent first look into the Raven Cursed series and I absolutely have to have more.
This was not what I was expecting!! Filled with lots of snark, action, and just a touch of romance. Fireborne is an excellent first look into the Raven Cursed series and I absolutely have to have more.
November 7, 2019
Interesting word build - I'm curious to see where this story will go. I'm going to keep my fingers crossed that this doesn't turn into a RH series because I really dislike those.
January 7, 2021
Erin doesn't really care about the rules, but respects them for their purpose. She does care for the people in her life a great deal and most of what she does is for them, even tho they barely understand or accept her. Battling her nature every single moment takes a huge toll on her mental health and it shows by sometimes chipping away at her humanity.
I really like Mephisto. There's just something so alluring about him. Whenever there's a scene with him, even through the pages he just captures your attention. He's dangerous and cunning but somehow, he seems honourable too. Like, in a making-a-deal-with-Satan kinda way. You know he somehow tricked you into it but you also get the feeling that he'll keep his end of it.
I'd give it a higher rating if it wasn't for the pacing. The book felt really slow and disjointed. I struggled with reading through some of it and also don't feel that the plot advanced much at all. However, I'm intrigued enough to read the next one. Seems promising.
I really like Mephisto. There's just something so alluring about him. Whenever there's a scene with him, even through the pages he just captures your attention. He's dangerous and cunning but somehow, he seems honourable too. Like, in a making-a-deal-with-Satan kinda way. You know he somehow tricked you into it but you also get the feeling that he'll keep his end of it.
I'd give it a higher rating if it wasn't for the pacing. The book felt really slow and disjointed. I struggled with reading through some of it and also don't feel that the plot advanced much at all. However, I'm intrigued enough to read the next one. Seems promising.
January 11, 2020
Fireborne
Another amazing story from McKenzie Hunter. This book is amazing and entertaining and a definite page turner.
What happens when you have no magic of your own unless you borrow it from another supernatural? Well sometimes accidents happen, or you meet someone who is so powerful that you just can't decide if they are your own personal new addiction. Add to that a mystery surrounding the new people who are friends with them, and the new people who want to kidnap you or maybe kill you.
Can't wait to read the next installment.
Another amazing story from McKenzie Hunter. This book is amazing and entertaining and a definite page turner.
What happens when you have no magic of your own unless you borrow it from another supernatural? Well sometimes accidents happen, or you meet someone who is so powerful that you just can't decide if they are your own personal new addiction. Add to that a mystery surrounding the new people who are friends with them, and the new people who want to kidnap you or maybe kill you.
Can't wait to read the next installment.
January 17, 2020
This book has it all!! Great characters✔️Great Story✔️Great Humor✔️Great Twists✔️Erins character despite being complex is extremely likeable and relatable. She is strong, smart, sassy and full of sarcasm. Mephisto is a mystery in himself that you just want to figure out. Erin and Mephistos interaction is fun and tension filled it makes for an awesome read!! I couldn't put the book down! I can't wait for the next book!
June 19, 2022
3 💪 ⭐️
February 16, 2020
4 Beautiful Curse Stars
Fireborne is the first book in the Raven Cursed series by McKenzie Hunter.
This story was so fast paced that at times it seemed a little too rushed, but I still loved it. Erin Katherine Jensen happened to be a really interesting character, especially in regards to the nature of her magic. Raven Cursed or death mage, she possesses no real ability to magic on her own but can harness another persons for a brief time at great cost to the donator.
There were many possible love interests presented namely Asher and Kai, but none so much as Mephistopheles. A man so embroiled in mystery that his real name isn’t even known. In this book Erin is given a small glimpse into his magic, this all encompassing thing that none before it have can even compare to. Only drawing more questions to her mind about how to have it for herself and who this man it belongs to really is.
There didn’t seem to be much of a wide scale plot here, just a bunch of mini battles strung together and one hopped up super bad just dropped into the story kind of last minute. Even with the story lacking in this department I found the authors writing mesmerizing. It continued to draw me back into the story even when there were parts that seemed to lag. I can honestly say I will be partaking in more of her work.
Fireborne is the first book in the Raven Cursed series by McKenzie Hunter.
This story was so fast paced that at times it seemed a little too rushed, but I still loved it. Erin Katherine Jensen happened to be a really interesting character, especially in regards to the nature of her magic. Raven Cursed or death mage, she possesses no real ability to magic on her own but can harness another persons for a brief time at great cost to the donator.
There were many possible love interests presented namely Asher and Kai, but none so much as Mephistopheles. A man so embroiled in mystery that his real name isn’t even known. In this book Erin is given a small glimpse into his magic, this all encompassing thing that none before it have can even compare to. Only drawing more questions to her mind about how to have it for herself and who this man it belongs to really is.
There didn’t seem to be much of a wide scale plot here, just a bunch of mini battles strung together and one hopped up super bad just dropped into the story kind of last minute. Even with the story lacking in this department I found the authors writing mesmerizing. It continued to draw me back into the story even when there were parts that seemed to lag. I can honestly say I will be partaking in more of her work.
January 16, 2020
I really enjoy all of Mackenzie Hunters work that I read thus far. Fireborne being no exception!! It is so beautifully written I really got sucked in and could not put the book down!
I really enjoyed Erin's character. I love her tough sassy and sarcastic attitude. I love how she has such a big heart for her close friends. She can't change who she is but she's making the best of it. And fighting almost an addiction I guess is the best way to say it. And I'm dying to know her parentage!!
I love all the other characters in the book as well! I'm dying to learn more about Mephisto and see how Erin and Mephisto's story leads, and Asher and her story too!
The plot was interesting fast pace and kept you enthralled! I love the twist at the ending, definitely did not see that coming. And can't wait to read the next book! I hate a cliffhanger but loved the cliffhanger at the same time
I really enjoyed Erin's character. I love her tough sassy and sarcastic attitude. I love how she has such a big heart for her close friends. She can't change who she is but she's making the best of it. And fighting almost an addiction I guess is the best way to say it. And I'm dying to know her parentage!!
I love all the other characters in the book as well! I'm dying to learn more about Mephisto and see how Erin and Mephisto's story leads, and Asher and her story too!
The plot was interesting fast pace and kept you enthralled! I love the twist at the ending, definitely did not see that coming. And can't wait to read the next book! I hate a cliffhanger but loved the cliffhanger at the same time
November 6, 2019
Love the banter and complex relationship between Erin and Madison.
I want Benton The door dude's job (just love it)... This book is truly amazing and I am again deeply impressed by McKenzie Hunter and this book more than exceeded my expectations.
I really love Mephisto his character is fascinating and I love the mystery surrounding the Raven Cursed. This book is filled with complex and interesting characters and the storyline is mysterious and full of tension.
If you love a heroine that is sassy, smart and full of sarcasm Erin is your girl!
I highly recommend this book.
Amazing beginning to an awesome new series! Complex and interesting characters a must read book!
I want Benton The door dude's job (just love it)... This book is truly amazing and I am again deeply impressed by McKenzie Hunter and this book more than exceeded my expectations.
I really love Mephisto his character is fascinating and I love the mystery surrounding the Raven Cursed. This book is filled with complex and interesting characters and the storyline is mysterious and full of tension.
If you love a heroine that is sassy, smart and full of sarcasm Erin is your girl!
I highly recommend this book.
Amazing beginning to an awesome new series! Complex and interesting characters a must read book!
November 2, 2019
I’ve read everything else McKenzie Hunter has written and this is by far my favourite yet. What a way to start the new series.
Erin is quite possibly the most relatable of all her female lead characters, with her unusual magical abilities, her struggles in trying to live up to expectations in controlling it and enough flaws to make her real and likeable. Mephisto reveals enough of himself to intrigue and yet hides enough to leave you wondering just who and what he really is. A wonderfully different take on magic and those who wield it. I can’t wait for book two.
Erin is quite possibly the most relatable of all her female lead characters, with her unusual magical abilities, her struggles in trying to live up to expectations in controlling it and enough flaws to make her real and likeable. Mephisto reveals enough of himself to intrigue and yet hides enough to leave you wondering just who and what he really is. A wonderfully different take on magic and those who wield it. I can’t wait for book two.
November 3, 2019
What an awesome ride
This book has great characters, a good story that promises much more to come, great pace, action, humor, and definitely some sexual tension. There are definitely plenty of moments that grip your heart and truly pull you in as if you are the main character, or as if you want to be her BFF. I can’t wait to see what’s next. There is so much mystery around these characters, I absolutely NEED to know more. Love it!
This book has great characters, a good story that promises much more to come, great pace, action, humor, and definitely some sexual tension. There are definitely plenty of moments that grip your heart and truly pull you in as if you are the main character, or as if you want to be her BFF. I can’t wait to see what’s next. There is so much mystery around these characters, I absolutely NEED to know more. Love it!
November 15, 2019
A great start to this new series
I loved reading this, Erin's character is an enigma, I am not sure how I feel about her as yet. I love Mephisto so far as a love interest for Erin, but the love hate relationship with Asher is funny and I love the dynamics between them. So far this book is a 5 star for me, I am ready to find out more about the these characters, I can't wait for the next book.
I loved reading this, Erin's character is an enigma, I am not sure how I feel about her as yet. I love Mephisto so far as a love interest for Erin, but the love hate relationship with Asher is funny and I love the dynamics between them. So far this book is a 5 star for me, I am ready to find out more about the these characters, I can't wait for the next book.
February 14, 2020
Compelling
I picked this up on a whim via my Kindle Unlimited subscription and am very glad indeed that I did. Erin is a superb protagonist, and the world building is excellent. Mephisto is equally superb, and the cast of supporting characters quite enthralling.
If you like your heroines kickass, with smart mouths and dangerous tastes in men then this is exactly what you should read.
I picked this up on a whim via my Kindle Unlimited subscription and am very glad indeed that I did. Erin is a superb protagonist, and the world building is excellent. Mephisto is equally superb, and the cast of supporting characters quite enthralling.
If you like your heroines kickass, with smart mouths and dangerous tastes in men then this is exactly what you should read.
August 26, 2020
This book was phenomenal! If you're a fan of Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress series or Chloe Neill's Chicagoland Vampires series, you will LOVE this one!
It's action-packed with a kick-butt heroine, supernatural powers, and solving a mystery for the greater good.
I couldn't put this book down. McKenzie Hunter is a new-to-me author, but I'm ready to devour her entire backlist plus one-click all future books without bothering to read the blurb. It's that good!
It's action-packed with a kick-butt heroine, supernatural powers, and solving a mystery for the greater good.
I couldn't put this book down. McKenzie Hunter is a new-to-me author, but I'm ready to devour her entire backlist plus one-click all future books without bothering to read the blurb. It's that good!
November 26, 2019
Must read for fans of urban fantasy
A kickass heroine with a sense of humor, well fleshed out secondary characters and an interesting plot this is a must read. The ending had a twist that I didn't see coming. It is extremely well written. Can't wait for the next in the series!
A kickass heroine with a sense of humor, well fleshed out secondary characters and an interesting plot this is a must read. The ending had a twist that I didn't see coming. It is extremely well written. Can't wait for the next in the series!
January 1, 2020
An MC like no other. Flawed, causes trouble, makes mistakes, lots of them! Yet relatable and oh so likable. Captivating characters with depth and individual personalities. A unique plot that is a thrilling page turner, with a cliffhanger that will make you gasp.
January 7, 2020
5 star read
Amazing read. There's a great balance of adventure and action, while I feel perhaps a romance starting to blossom. The characters are diverse. Can't wait to read more in this series.
Amazing read. There's a great balance of adventure and action, while I feel perhaps a romance starting to blossom. The characters are diverse. Can't wait to read more in this series.
January 24, 2020
Loved this book. McKenzie is a great writer and brings in great characters
that you can't wait to see develop. She sucks you in with characters
that are relatable that aren't perfect but doing the best they can to evolve. Definitely worth the read.
that you can't wait to see develop. She sucks you in with characters
that are relatable that aren't perfect but doing the best they can to evolve. Definitely worth the read.
July 9, 2020
Great concept but I just didn't get on with the book
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