Black Arts

Jane Yellowrock, Book 7

By: Faith Hunter

Narrated by: Khristine Hvam

Length: 14 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

Jane Yellowrock is a shape-shifting skinwalker who always takes care of her own - no matter the cost....

When Evan Trueblood blows into town looking for his wife, Molly, he’s convinced that she came to see her best friend, Jane. But it seems like the witch made it to New Orleans and then disappeared without a trace.

Jane is ready to do whatever it takes to find her friend. Her desperate search leads her deep into a web of black magic and betrayal and into the dark history between vampires and witches. But the closer she draws to Molly, the closer she draws to a new enemy - one who is stranger and more powerful than any she has ever faced.

©2014 Faith Hunter (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Action

What was one of the most memorable moments of Black Arts?

Rick's inability to resist the new cat after is proclamation to Jane.

Which scene was your favorite?

Bruiser and Derek's comments to Jane after the last fight scene.

Any additional comments?

This book is filled with action, suspense, mystery, revelations, lost love, unprovoked kindness, danger, & reunion. On your seat goodness.

Jane has to find Molly

Would you consider the audio edition of Black Arts to be better than the print version?

Do not have the printed edition

What did you like best about this story?

Jane and crew found Molly and saved everyone from the pirate Vampire.

Which character – as performed by Khristine Hvam – was your favorite?

Bruiser is my favorite in this book just before the Grandmother of many.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Jane vrs the Vampire pirate.

Any additional comments?

Jane takes a while but always manages to put the pieces of the puzzle together. There is plenty of action with the vampire slayer, the army ranger, Leo, and the marines. Jane is still looking to get a mate.

great

great book per usual but a little slower than others. goof continuation of the story.

Jane Yellowrock at her best

Enjoyed the story and learning more about her beginnings. Great story. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

WHY?

Would you listen to Black Arts again? Why?

Probably! I love the Yellowrock stories!

What other book might you compare Black Arts to and why?

all the other Yellowrock books

Which scene was your favorite?

Leo being comforting.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

yes, the loss of love

Any additional comments?

why did it end? still have so many questions and not excited to wait!

Very good addition to the series :D

4 stars

This was a very good addition to the Yellowrock series. I was happy with the progression of the overall series storyline and enjoyed seeing what happened in this book.

Evan Trueblood shows up in New Orleans looking for his wife and he's not thrilled. Molly (his wife) is missing and was supposed to be coming to visit Jane. Evan is even more upset when he finds out that Molly never made it to Jane's and is now missing. Jane gets on the case and starts searching for Molly.

Meanwhile, some of the girls from Katy's Ladies have gone missing and Jane has to look for them. Also there's a big meeting taking place for the Vamps that includes a new vamp coming to ask Leo for a place in his city. Leo knows he can't trust the new vamp but allows him entry to the city anyways. To top it all off, the new vamp is working with Adriana who still wants Jane dead and decides to start making attempts on the lives of Jane and her friends.

There is a lot of drama while everything is worked out. Rick shows up for a short time but what happens between Rick and Jane seems to indicate that they're completely over now (which hurts Jane badly). The Bruiser/Leo romantic possibilities are there but left untouched for now. Leo hasn't made Jane any happier with him in this book and Jane tries to find a way to get rid of the binding to Leo that accidentally took place in the previous book. Bruiser relationship with Leo seems to be changing and Bruiser has been replaced as Leo's Primo blood-servant and was kicked out of the house. We'll see how this works out in the next book...it's not the first time Leo has kicked Bruiser out and then later took him back so we will have to see how that turns out.

All in all, there is a lot of stuff going on and the story rarely slows down. I totally got sucked in and didn't want to stop until the end (and even then I wish there was more story so it didn't have to end). I enjoyed the story very much and was glad to see things moving along for Jane in many ways. In the end, Jane and her friends/allies are able to come out of the conflicts alive and kicking. There are more things coming up that could be trouble but it just gives something to look forward to in future books. I'm pretty happy with this addition to the series. I'd recommend this book (but be warned this isn't a book that could be termed as a stand alone). Thumbs up. :)

Leaves you wanting more.

Where does Black Arts rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I always love Jane Yellowrock and her supernatural world. I'm am so glad a bought her Skinwalker on one of Audible's $5 sales. I have Faith's books always loaded on my iphone so I can listen while driving, waiting in a Dr office, etc...

What was one of the most memorable moments of Black Arts?

I can't decide between several, the sparring was great, Ricky Bo was heartbreaking, Jane and Beast "understanding".

What about Khristine Hvam’s performance did you like?

I love Khistine, I have bought books that I could not get into because the "voice" was not right, but Khristine is Jane Yellowrock. She does a great job at giving each character their own voice.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The Gathering and Ricky Bo, I cried. I listened to it a second time and almost skipped it because it upset me so much.

Any additional comments?

Urban fantasy has become my favorite story types, I have read a LOT of romance, suspense, and humor, the Yellowrock series gives it all of those without going over the top with all the explicit sex. I can recommend them to my 13 year old niece and my 65 year old mother in law. Keep it coming Faith.

My favorite heroine!

When I die I'm coming back as Jane Yellowrock. I know she's wounded and flawed, but she's so tough and resilient - I want to be that resilient. I love, love, love all the Jane books. If you haven't listened to them, start at the first one - you need to get the who's who sorted out to enjoy this one.

Great read

What made the experience of listening to Black Arts the most enjoyable?

Amazing characters n plots. Story draws you in. I like the fact that the niece turns out to be alive/undead.

What other book might you compare Black Arts to and why?

They only compare to others in the series. I also like C.E. Murphy but Faith Hunter is a fabulous story teller.

Have you listened to any of Khristine Hvam’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I've only heard her in this series and associate her voice with Jane.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Jane is killer only.

Any additional comments?

This is a great series story. You wait for the next installment with anticipation and frustration. You're always wowed by where the story goes.

Fantastic!

What made the experience of listening to Black Arts the most enjoyable?

I love the complexities of the characters; together with the action parts, this is a great book. Khristine Hvam's masterful narration serves to add to the quality.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jane of course is my favorite character. She is a very tough heroine, but very human in spite of Beast living inside. I love the way Faith Hunter peels away the layers to reveal her flaws.

Which scene was your favorite?

It was the moment she shared in the sweat lodge when she learned about Cherokee warrior women.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

It was when Molly decided to live.

Any additional comments?

The only thing I hate about Faith Hunter's Skinwalker series is finishing one, and knowing it will be months and months before the next one. I hope hope hope Khristine Hvam will continue to narrate; she makes the characters and scenes truly come alive.