Fireborne

Raven Cursed, Book 1

De: McKenzie Hunter

Narrado por: Khristine Hvam

The mark should have killed me. Instead, it made me a target.

My magic has always caused problems. They call it death’s kiss. The witches avoid me. The fae despise me. Mages plot behind my back. Demons think we’re kindred. And the local pack? They can’t decide whether I’m a threat to contain or a problem to eliminate.

I put my reputation to use—hunting rogue supernaturals, retrieving cursed relics, and taking the dangerous jobs no one else will touch. My magic’s unpredictable, my clients are shady, and the werewolf Alpha I keep offending can’t decide whether to kill me or protect me.

Then there’s Mephisto. Powerful, calculating, and far too intrigued by my magic to be trusted. I can’t tell if he’s my employer, my enemy, or something far more complicated.

Everything changed the night I went through fire—literally. I should have died. Instead, I came out branded with a raven.

Marked by death. Bound to power. Hunted by something darker than both.

Now the wrong eyes are on me, and every one of them carries the promise of ruin. And the men who could help me may be just as dangerous as what’s coming.

I bear the mark of the raven for a reason. I just need to survive long enough to learn why.

Perfect for listeners who love dark urban fantasy with dangerous magic, morally gray characters, and slow-burn romantic tension.

©2019 McKenzie Hunter (P)2019 McKenzie Hunter

So good!

This story is flirty and complex! I am looking g forward to the next book! I want to know the answer to Mephisto's question. i am looking forward to the journey! I enjoyed the complicity of the main character. I am eager to learn more about Erin and the history of her magic.

Awesome story, great narration

I loved listening to this book, the characters and story are great. I listen when I drive to work and it was so freaking hard to get out of my car each morning.
The MC has a unique ability and this book definitely stands out in my extensive Urban Fantasy library.
Looking forward to seeing the characters grow and the story continue. Going to start book 2 right now!

Holding my breath!!!

I honestly don't even want to write this review because I just want to jump right into book 2!! I couldn't put it down. I love the fact that I'm still not sure where I stand with Mephesto, Kerrin, Asher, anyone in Erin's life. They all seem to have different motives and I'm trying to find who is genuine. I absolutely love the was this author writes characters. You definitely feel like they are in your lives and form an emotional attachment to them. There is no filler or unnecessary dialog, just one amazing story!
Plus this Narrator really did a great job especially on the male voices! I highly recommend

Entertaining

I don't think she is a sociopath, maybe sociopathic tendency or more likely a personality disorder. I was really irritated that she told her 'sister' about the blood moon but didn't want her to get involved. If she doesn't want her nosey friends to get involved then she shouldn't tell them. Overall, I like her as a main character. She is quick to lie, steal, and maim but draws the line at breaking a promise to her 'sister'? That seems kinda silly to me.

Enchanting.

I'm not super great at book reviews, but I'm giving this a shot because McKenzie is such an amazing author, and audiobooks are a new avenue for her.

So, down to business. First, the good: The premise of this story is super intriguing, the characters (especially Mr. M) are sexy and mysterious, and the pacing of the book isn't too bad. Khristine Hvam does an excellent job narrating the book that Mckenzie worked so hard on. She brings to life the characters in a very visceral way. I laughed my way through parts of the book, I swooned at other parts, and I nearly cried at work during other parts.

No, the not so good: While the story is engaging, and I can't wait to see where it goes, I had a hard time with the main character repeating herself. I don't want to go too much into it, because I don't want to post spoilers. However, the main character definitely repeated certain things...frequently. I'm hoping the intent is to show personal character growth in the long run, by having her be very whiny and self centered in the beginning, only to grow out of it. Only time will tell.

Verdict: I will definitely be reading/listening to the rest of the series. And, I will also place them in my "read again" folder. The characters are worth visiting more than once!

Please note: This book was provided to me for free as part of an advanced reader/listener group, and I am voluntarily providing my unbiased review.