The Cursed League of the Black Swans Book 1 (Audible Audio Edition) Alyssa Day Xe Sands Tantor Audio Books
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Bordertown private investigator Luke Oliver's beat is the dimensional fold in Manhattan between the human and supernatural realms. But now a secret from his past - the League of the Black Swan - has surfaced. Because Luke isn't any ordinary PI. He's the Dark Wizard of Bordertown, and he never backs down from a fight.
But this time the fight threatens his life and his heart. Rio Jones, the only woman he's loved, needs his help against a deadly menace. Luke pushed her away once before, so she'd never fall prey to the curse that threatens to destroy him. He swore he'd never let her go again.
Luke and Rio, with the help of the newly reformed League, must keep evil forces from taking over Bordertown - all the while battling a passion on the razor's edge between danger and desire. And it will take everything they have just to stay alive.
The Cursed League of the Black Swans Book 1 (Audible Audio Edition) Alyssa Day Xe Sands Tantor Audio Books
The Cursed, (The League of the Black Swan) is a terrific start to a new lighter series by Alyssa Day. The h, Rio, is a 24 year old orphan, and bike messenger with a touch of telepathy. She witnesses the kidnapping of a small girl by some sort of supernaturals in Bordertown, the haven for demons, fae, others, and humans. In Bordertown, the person who has the ability to stand up to and track down the kidnappers is Luke Oliver, a PI, wizard, and an immortal of some sort. He also happens to be the guy on her bike route that she asked out to coffee and was refused. Add in a Cold Fae Princess, and various others that are suddenly interested in Rio now that she is about to turn 25 years old and you have a nice beginning to a new series. The action is steady, the mystery surrounding her birth is explained, and the romance is believable. The League of the Black Swan wants Rio to join them but there is no real explanation as to what the organization is about except that it is neutral in Fae, Demon, Goblin, etc. matters. I would give this starter a 4.5* rating, it is a lighter PNR focusing on the R and the mystery that is Rio.Product details
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The Cursed League of the Black Swans Book 1 (Audible Audio Edition) Alyssa Day Xe Sands Tantor Audio Books Reviews
Alyssa Day’s newest addition to Paranormal Romance is The Cursed. The Cursed is the first book in The League of the Black Swan Series. Reviewing the first book in a new series is always a challenge for me. Everything is not always explained and sometimes aspects of the story can feel incomplete….because they can be filled in later. Many of my reservations about not being completely fulfilled with the story – I think – is due to this “first book” syndrome.
I did fully enjoy this new world with its HUGE array of folk and myth inspired creatures. The world placement was pretty clear and well defined. Many of the secondary characters are unforgettable and fantastic. So, why didn’t The Cursed work for me completely? I think a big part of it is simple – visualization. Normally the author describes and prepares an image of what each character looks like and your imagination runs with it. I just could not visualize Luke. Yes, it was repeated that he was hawt. However, that was not enough to go on. This seemed to have effected the chemistry (for me) between Luke and Rio. I just couldn’t see him through Rio’s eyes and I felt disconnected from the passion between them. However, that is my main complaint and not one I ever expected to have when I began The Cursed.
All of the characters were distinct and I enjoyed the variety of personalities and humor. Rio was a great lead female character. She was witty and fun – I really enjoyed the way she things! All in all it was an interesting read with the beginnings of something great.
The Book Club Talk
I was not alone the visualization of Luke. All of us in the book club meeting felt we could not picture Luke…and we really did want to! All in all it seems like the dislikes were fairly minimal and the likes were the same as above. Everyone that read the book commented on the beginning and how much everyone enjoyed being thrown into the story. Apparently none of us knew the significance of Luke’s mother and we actually looked it up the club. So – we all suck at history apparently.
If you are looking for the camaraderie and lightheartedness that we found in Alyssa Day's Warriors of Poseidon Series.. rethink that. The Cursed is the first book in her brand new series The League of the Black Swan and let me tell you it was spectacular.
This book was so good I am having trouble writing the review so bear with me. If it sounds disjointed it's because I want to share so much and the words are just tumbling out!!
The Curse is a supernatural mystery taking place in the Borderlands. A Pocket in the dimensions where several meet and individuals can cross over. The thing about The Borderlands is that those that live there are outcasts of some sort. Some by choice, some by banishment and some well just because..
Rio Jones, Smith, Green, Stephanopolous (pick a name she's probably used it) has spent her entire life alone. Even the nuns at the orphanage really didn't have any use for her. She has made it on her own and has managed to make a large assortment of friends. Everyone respects her. Life is pretty boring for our girl.. she does have the hots for the Wizard she delivers packages to sometimes but he made it pretty clear he's not interested.
Luke Oliver is your everyday imortal wizard with a curse.. Being a descendant of the Borgia he is cursed to never do evil.. if he does he looses his soul for eternity. It's not all that hard for him most of the time. He is a protector by nature so he spends most of his time protecting those around him. He is runs The Borderlands detective agency.. although everyone and I mean everyone feels he should become the Sheriff (a humours side note in this book there is always someone asking him if he is running for sheriff, when he is running for sheriff, has he begun his run for sheriff.. it's a great way to release some of the tension). Luke would do just about anything to be able to be around Rio but what with the curse and all he's a little worried. That and the fact that smooth this man is not..
When a member of the League of the Black Swan wants Luke to recruit Rio he is adamant that, that is not going to happen. But things change really really fast. First Rio witnesses a kidnapping and turns to Luke for help, then the Fey are interested in Rio, then the Sleazebag underworld is interested in her, then the Demons.. what the heck she's just a human orphan, right? Yeah... right.
We watch Rio and Luke maneuver their way through the politics and battle lines drawn by all the races.. as Rio discovers that there is much more to her than meets the eye and on her 25th birthday (just a few days away) everything is going to change. You mean it's gonna get weirder?? There are some great scenes in this book.. one of which involved a giant duck (think jack and the beanstalk giant) laying an egg right there in the middle of the road. Then the egg goes missing and Rio and Luke have to find it and return it to one angry duck mama.. see weird.
While Rio considers herself pretty normal, all things considered, the one gift she has is the ability to make friends. She respects the individual and doesn't worry about what species a person is. She has no clue how many people stand beside her and when she finally realizes that she is not alone it is amazing.
I love the way Ms Day's mind has skipped to insane on this book.. She definitely followed her Warriors of Poseidon Series with another excellent book and what looks to be a spectacular series.. YAY Alyssa!!
This book was meant to be a classic and I think it moves Alyssa up the tier of PNR writers.. it is absolutely Brilliant..
Shauni
The Cursed, (The League of the Black Swan) is a terrific start to a new lighter series by Alyssa Day. The h, Rio, is a 24 year old orphan, and bike messenger with a touch of telepathy. She witnesses the kidnapping of a small girl by some sort of supernaturals in Bordertown, the haven for demons, fae, others, and humans. In Bordertown, the person who has the ability to stand up to and track down the kidnappers is Luke Oliver, a PI, wizard, and an immortal of some sort. He also happens to be the guy on her bike route that she asked out to coffee and was refused. Add in a Cold Fae Princess, and various others that are suddenly interested in Rio now that she is about to turn 25 years old and you have a nice beginning to a new series. The action is steady, the mystery surrounding her birth is explained, and the romance is believable. The League of the Black Swan wants Rio to join them but there is no real explanation as to what the organization is about except that it is neutral in Fae, Demon, Goblin, etc. matters. I would give this starter a 4.5* rating, it is a lighter PNR focusing on the R and the mystery that is Rio.
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