Cursed (Voodoo Nights #1) by Lizzy Ford
Publication Date: February 9th 2014
Genre: YA Paranormal
Pages: 246
Format: Kindle
Source: Netgalley
~Summary~
The Red Man is coming...
Five years after her sister disappeared, seventeen-year-old Adrienne finds the strength to return to her father’s home in New Orleans. But soon after she arrives, the mark of a curse appears on her, leaving her worried. Will she be the next victim of a four-hundred-year old family curse ... the next to be claimed by a serial killer roaming the back alleys of the city?
The day before his senior year begins, Jayden is given a skeleton key passed down through his family for generations -- a gruesome reminder of how his ancestors betrayed their own people and sold them into slavery. He doesn’t believe in the curse the key allegedly bears and puts it away with the intention of forgetting about its message. Until he meets Adrienne, a girl he’s compelled to for more reasons than her beauty.
He’s not the only one who notices her. A man in a skeleton mask and a voodoo gang member are also drawn to Adrienne. One is determined to protect her. The other intends to mislead her. Haunted by the mythical Red Man, all are connected to the ancient curse.
Can they overcome their misgivings about one another and prevent the dark prophecy looming over them? Or will they be lured away from each other by evil’s siren song?
Five years after her sister disappeared, seventeen-year-old Adrienne finds the strength to return to her father’s home in New Orleans. But soon after she arrives, the mark of a curse appears on her, leaving her worried. Will she be the next victim of a four-hundred-year old family curse ... the next to be claimed by a serial killer roaming the back alleys of the city?
The day before his senior year begins, Jayden is given a skeleton key passed down through his family for generations -- a gruesome reminder of how his ancestors betrayed their own people and sold them into slavery. He doesn’t believe in the curse the key allegedly bears and puts it away with the intention of forgetting about its message. Until he meets Adrienne, a girl he’s compelled to for more reasons than her beauty.
He’s not the only one who notices her. A man in a skeleton mask and a voodoo gang member are also drawn to Adrienne. One is determined to protect her. The other intends to mislead her. Haunted by the mythical Red Man, all are connected to the ancient curse.
Can they overcome their misgivings about one another and prevent the dark prophecy looming over them? Or will they be lured away from each other by evil’s siren song?
~My Thoughts~
*was provided with a copy from the author for my honest opinions*
The first
thing that drew me to this title was because of that cover. It is absolutely
beautiful and the first thing that came to mind when I saw it was American
Horror Story: Coven. Guess what? This too takes place in the mysterious world
of New Orleans! Which is why I was craving so much to get to this!
The author
provides us with many points of view, I believe a total of 4, not once did I
get lost. They were all unique and it was absolutely fun reading behind a very,
very troubled soul. We got to learn the ways of a voodoo priestess, then we
were able to see both sides of our leading love interest, and lastly our
troubled soul. Losing a loved one will make you do crazy things when you're
down in New Orleans, especially when you're around the culture of voodoo magic.
Now the
leading love interest, Ugh! Typical YA formula right here. Makes me wonder if
anyone had any other kinds of fantasies when they were teenagers? Are we all
really the same or is it because of society?
Is it just what sells?
Okay,
Adrienne moves in with her father when she gets a signing scholarship down in
New Orleans. On her first day of school she bumps into the most popular guy,
the football quarterback. They lock eyes and fall smitten. Though yes, the
author gives this a reason, it's because their two families share a past and
it's repeating itself. So, I'm okay with it. But still makes me cringe. However
I'm glad that it does tie into the bigger plot.
Pretty much,
if we got rid of the high school subplot I think I would have liked it a whole
lot better. But I know that what happens there needs to happen, so Adrienne can
make sure a bigger evil doesn't seep into our world.
Overall, I
loved the voodoo world! I loved being in New Orleans and watching this dark and
mysterious tale unfold right before my eyes. I honestly didn't see where this
was going so I was surprised throughout! I can't wait for the second book cause
it left off where things needed to be fixed. I hope all is fine with Adrienne.
God, the author ended her point of view when things were reaching their climax!
Actually a little bit of the same with Jayden. All I have to say is that these
last few chapters will hook you and you'll be dying for the sequel!
P.S there’s
a little love triangle that's brewing. Another typical thing so yeah, my eyes rolled
a lot because of this.
Note: This
title was meant to be published today, however it got pushed back till next
year February. I don't know if it was for edit reasons or the author decided to
change something bigger so I don't know if this review is going to make much of
an impact if things like that change.
Will disturb your being
Sweet Readings Everybody!
Can't wait to read Lizzy's other title Zoey Rogue (Incubatti #1)
Thanks for stopping by!
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