I LOVE this book! Colleen Houck weaves an amazing tale filled with what every great fantasy needs: a heroine that thinks she's plain Jane but something so much more special, a dark and handsome stranger with magical abilities, and a strange, exotic land to explore. Kelsey, an 18 year old, plans to spend her in summer working for an animal trainer at the circus. She becomes entranced with a white and black striped tiger. She is drawn to him and feels no fear around him. The tiger leads her to a world quite different from hers. India...an old, rich culture that Kelsey tries to understand as her new reality. I think if you like Twilight, Hunger Games, or Linger...you will find Tiger's Curse even better!
I loved Tiger's Curse so much that I didn't want to leave Kelsey and Ren. I had a deep desire to find out what happened next. So, I dropped everything and went to the book store to BUY it (which I never do till I KNOW I love a book- the library is free)! Kelsey and Ren are separated just as they begin to understand how they feel about each other. Ren's brother, Kishan helps Kelsey continue on her quest to free the brothers from their curse. Of course, Kelsey has a very powerful pull on both Indian brothers. Kishan sees Kelsey through a dangerous test and sees her through an even more dangerous emotional trial.
I am smitten by Colleen Houck's characters. Kelsey is a great female heroine. She is brave- but in a last minute, trust that you can, kind of way. She is deeply in love, and honest. She is loyal to both her tigers, even though it can be painful. Kelsey continues to try to break the spell that has taken Ren's memories. Though painful, Ren tries to reconnect to the remarkable American that works tirelessly to save his brother and him. After an accident, Kelsey is rejected by Ren. Confused, Kelsey doesn't understand why her love would scorn her. Kishan tries to console Kelsey. She finds she trusts Kishan and allows him to help stabilize her. As the tiger brothers and Kelsey visit dragons, they journey to find their own identities, loyalties, and passions. This is an excellent book- join them for a voyage you will not forget.
*PS I am so excited that Colleen's books will become a reality. The movie will be made in the next year! YEA!
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