Born Wicked

By: Jessica Spotswood

Narrated by: Nicole Suhaus

Blessed with a gift...cursed with a secret.

Everybody knows Cate Cahill and her sisters are eccentric. Too pretty, too reclusive, and far too educated for their own good. But the truth is even worse: they're witches. And if their secret is discovered by the priests of the Brotherhood, it would mean an asylum, a prison ship - or an early grave.

Before her mother died, Cate promised to protect her sisters. But with only six months left to choose between marriage and the Sisterhood, she might not be able to keep her word . . . especially after she finds her mother's diary, uncovering a secret that could spell her family's destruction. Desperate to find alternatives to their fate, Cate starts scouring banned books and questioning rebellious new friends, all while juggling tea parties, shocking marriage proposals, and a forbidden romance with the completely unsuitable Finn Belastra.

If what her mother wrote is true, the Cahill girls aren't safe. Not from the Brotherhood, the Sisterhood - not even from each other.

Critic reviews

"A tale so captivating you don't want it to end."—Andrea Robertson, New York Times bestselling author of the Nightshade series

“Spotswood’s debut novel is enchanting and addicting. . . . Will capture any reader’s imagination.”—VOYA (starred review)

"An intriguing story of witchcraft, family responsibility, and unrequited love."—Booklist

"...the fate of the Cahill sisters inspires genuine dread by the time the cliffhanger ending arrives."—Publishers Weekly

"Intriguing . . . a heady dose of forbidden love."—BCCB

“Spotswood is spot-on not only in her vision of this nightmarish alternate society, but also in her smooth melding of historical and (slightly) gothic romance with the strong spice of suspense. . . . Humor and a sly wit reminiscent of the best Regency romances accompany a potent love triangle that will charm readers.”—School Library Journal

Great start to the series/Good Story

Slow start but worth reading through to the end. It could have used a little more development for some of the characters but the overall story made it ok hoping there will be more in the next book. I also wished there were more detail in certain areas but again can understand it would have been too much to put into one book and will have to wait until the next book to fill in more detail.

I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

The Narrator did a good job with the performance but would have been better if the male voices were more masculine and more distinctive.

Where are Books Two and Three?

Any additional comments?

This book was really good, but the story was left hanging... to be continued in Book Two, which is not available on Audible, for some reason.

So good.

I love this book. I listened to it in its entirety in one day. Nicole Sudhaus does a great job reading with emotion and Jessica Spotswood’s writing is phenomenal.

Really enjoyed!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes it had a very good plot that held your interest.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I liked all of the characters.

What does Nicole Sudhaus bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The emphasis on certain parts of the book lent itself to the drama and storyline.

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

NO

Descent Book

This book came after a series of crappy books I read so it was kind of a salvation for me.. an answer to my prayers that I would read a descent book this year ( 2015 ) it has a funny story full of witches and all .. I would like to know what happens next