The Scarlet Tanager

The Annika Brisby Series, Book 3

By: Emigh Cannaday

Narrated by: Nick Cracknell

Length: 14 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

"You're part samodiva. I knew that when I met you. It's in your blood to be distracted by beauty...and pleasure." He turned to face her, taking in every sensuous curve of her female form. "You seem to have forgotten that it's in my blood as well. Whatever shall I do to remind you?"

Scandal. Blackmail. Obsession. It's just another day if you're a Marinossian. When Annika disappears without a trace, Talvi launches the hunt for his most infuriating rival yet. His only clues are from a government he's increasingly at odds with. In exchange for access to their resources, he does the unthinkable and reveals Annika's true nature. Time is short, but the list of names Talvi can trust keeps getting shorter. Back home at the family's country estate, his brother Finn is blindsided when the missing redhead turns up injured with no recollection of how she arrived. While his mother tends to her physical wounds, Finn's given the task of restoring her memory...and he just can't resist showing her his version of the truth. But playing mind games is like playing roulette - and someone's luck is about to run out.

©2016 Emigh Cannaday (P)2017 Emigh Cannaday

Intriguing

Once again we’re given the opportunity to see out Talvi & Annika get along. The Narrator helps us see how the two of them manage through the danger. Can’t wait for more.

Enchanted Yet Again For A Third Time!!!

Nick Crakell has done a wonderful job yet again narrating Emigh Cannaday's third book of The Annika Brisby series. I was once again swept away by this enthralling story which picks up right where we left off in book two. With a rollercoaster of emotions, twist and turns. As well as lots of and loss and one crazy cliffhanger. Can't wait for installment number four. Also I would like to give a big THANK you to Emigh Cannaday for letting me be apart of her audio book review team!!!!

Loved it!

The third book in the Annika Brisby series is great. Going to listen to the fourth book next. Can't wait to listen to more books in this series. Nick Cracknell did an excellent job as always.

Recovery and Betrayal

Where does The Scarlet Tanager rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I would rank it above Silver Thread, but below Flame and the Arrow.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Talvi's and Finn's father Ambrose. Many of the characters behave badly in this novel, and Ambrose isn't having any of it. He puts his foot down and reminds them what is appropriate.

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

Yes, this one was just as fantastic as the others. Nick is fantastic with different accents and inflections. He makes each character's voice unique.

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

Don't mess with a Marinossian

Any additional comments?

This book begins right where the previous book ended - with Annika being kidnapped by a doppleganger and Talvi close on her heels. After a harrowing experience as a vampire blood slave, Annika just barely escapes with her life. While Talvi is searching for answers, his twin sister finds Annika and delivers her to his family. Under the loving care of his brother Finn, she begins to recover, but the vampires have wiped her memories, and she doesn't remember Talvi. As she grows closer to Finn, they fight the growing attraction that threatens to tear the family apart.

This entire story is told from the third person point of view. Most of the chapters focus on Annika's story, but there are occasional glimpses into the lives of other characters - not just Talvi, but other more minor characters such as Hilda and Nicola. It really made the world feel full, and kept us engaged not only in Annika's plotline, but in everything going on everywhere in this wonderful world Emigh Cannaday has created. I had originally thought this was a trilogy, but I am very excited to discover that I was wrong, and I can't wait until the next book is released.

Loved it

This is an awesome series. I'm excited to start book 4. Nick Cracknell performance was amazing. I really enjoy Emigh Cannaday books. I can not wait to listen to book 4.

The story is fantastic

I love this story so much. It have so much going and just keeps giving more! I can wait for the next book!
I very much enjoy the narrator and how he tells the story keeping you wanting to listen to more.
The only issue with this audio was there seems to be hiccups or repeats in a couple of places.

Completely amazing

I love how Emigh writes her and her details are amazing without being overbearing. There's so much going on in this story, but its not over-whelming. I love listening to Nick as he reads. There is so much emotion and growing and changing throughout the story I can never decide what I like best or even if there is anything to not like. I'm blown away by how awesome this series is so far and can't wait to continue on.

Delightfully Dark

This book took some really dark turns. Absolutely loved all of it. Especially Finn. The ending was insane and is still just as horrifying, even though I've already read all books published. Narration was on point again, too. Moving on to the Darkest of Dreams now.

something doesn't smell right

with how good the first book was, the almost cesspit of book 2, I really liked the third in the series. but it just doesn't feel right. it smells off. Anika had such trauma with Talvi's face, but the first time she sees him she's perfectly fine with it. Nothing has become of the Corvamanin sub plot so I really hope that's resolved in book 4. I'm disappointed that the whole book led up to Anika and Fin becoming a thing just to have it, if you excuse the pun, written off like it never happened. half the time it was hard to even tell if it was a dream or real. it was danced around so much that Anika and Fin had an affair during her glamored amnesia, but then it was all a dream? a shared dream? honestly the relationship between talvi and Anika is so forced it tastes like ash. but the relation between Anika and Fin feels more real because it's not about sex. he cares for her soon to be life not just the here and now.
I dunno. I'll read the last book because I'm already 3/4 done with the series. but I don't have high hopes that the 4th will resolve any of the obvious issues that were casually cast aside.

OMG

I just can't even. This whole series has thrown me through so many loops. I can't believe it's... just wow! Great series! Fully recommend!