All hell is about to break loose and only goddess magic can stop it.Alexandra Shaw is days from coming into her full goddess powers but things are not going to plan. There’s a surge of demonic and vampire attacks in all major cities of the U.S. What’s worse, powerful mages are disappearing, and the Courts of Heaven and Hell struggle to keep it all hushed up.As a Magic Council Investigator, Alex’s … Magic Council Investigator, Alex’s caseload is piling up fast. With the powerful fae Kagan Griffith at her side, she’s got a chance of tracking down the missing mages. But saving them is only one of her worries. An old enemy is stalking Alex from the shadows, ready to attack. A month ago he wanted her beating heart. Now he wants her magic.
But as Alex quickly learns, there are far more terrifying things than death itself…
With an ancient curse threatening to wipe out her life and those of all her loved ones, will Alex be able to cheat her destiny again?
Infernal Curse is a fast-paced urban fantasy adventure featuring a kick-ass heroine, a hot hero, mystery, and lots of magic. Fans of C.N. Crawford, Ella Summers and Linsey Hall will likely enjoy this series.
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Antara has continued this series in a way that kept me sitting on the edge of my seat.
The continuation of the saga of Alex and Kagan will allow everyone to get to know them, if you haven’t read the first installment, and continue on in their relationship along with the maturing of Alex in her powers.
The twists and turns add to the suspense of this story. This story is awesome. Not a quick read. I highly recommend this book along with its prequel.
I recieved a free copy of this book after signing up for Antara’s newsletter. After reading book 1 (and enjoying it) reading book 2 straight away felt natural as does the way the story flows from book 1 to book 2 naturally.
This book definitely ramps up the action with Alex’s story, though it’s not finished yet!
A thoroughly enjoyable read and I’m looking forward to the book in the series.
Antara Mann
BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES!!!
Hell hath no fury! A throng of startling circumstances and a bevy of surprising events blast those churning emotions forward in this thrilling storyline and gripping plot. When hard decisions have to be made, put on your stomping boots and and get to kickin’. You are not going to believe how this installment plays out. Perilous drama, thrilling suspense and speculation along with all that tension and intrigue blaze all of those jagged pieces together smoothly. Throw in a little danger and you have one block busting, nailbiting delight. The characters are genuine, tangible and realistic with such depth and qualities that blend and flow fluidly. Fantastic job Antara, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.
‘Infernal Curse’ book two in Antara Mann’s urban fantasy The Half-Goddess Chronicles series. This continues on from ‘Bound by Sorcery’.
Fresh from ending Garrett and his Inferni ally’s plans, Alex must learn to control her Goddess powers if she is to survive the next time Garrett decides to take her. But being a Half-Goddess isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. She isn’t aloud to be part of the Heaven clan as she is only a half goddess and working at the Magic Council as an investigation has her isolated and alone. Alex’s work load is pilling up, Mages are going missing and Demons and Vampires are attacking in large groups. Does this have something to do with Garrett or is there another evil lurking in the shadows.
Where do I start, I was a little unsure if I was going to continue this series as I found a few characters from the first book to be immature. But I am glad that I did. Alex’s character has grown into her role as a half-goddess working as an investigator for the Magic Council. Although Alex is a half-goddess she doesn’t think she is above the people she works with or for. At times I did think a few situations could have come out differently if she had asked for help sooner, but she did well with what she knew and had to work with.
Kagan continues to take a piece of my heart with each and every interaction that he and Alex have. He may be this big might deal of a Fae, but he is down to earth, he is humble, honest and oh so swoon worthy.
Things between Kagan and Alex are steamy up, and I can’t wait to see where their relationship goes in the up coming books.
This book will have you on the edge of your seat with anticipation of knowing what is going to happen next. Be prepared to be shocked and spell bound as this is a ride that you are not going to want to get off of.
Infernal Curse, book 2 of Antara Mann’s Half-Goddess Chronicles, really ramps up the action! Once again, a race for the magic apocalypse is on and Alex and Kagan must pull out all of their bag of tricks if they have any hope of stopping it. Three of the world’s best mages have disappeared. Who will be next? I can’t wait to see what trials the next story brings!
I received an ARC of this book in an exchange for an honest review, but all thoughts and opinions are mine.
So, I just finished the second book of this series and I am sticking to 3 stars. I am not impressed so far.
I am a little bit disappointed. Alex needs constantly her boyfriend and as a daughter of a war goddess I would expect her to be more in control. It doesn’t rump up the action, it continues in the same pattern as the previous one. Even at the end when the whole transformation happens, the part that should be, in my opinion, grand… no there is no such a thing.
Alex is a total killjoy. I would expect her to be more independent. I think she also neglects her godly powers; although this is the main reason why we all read this book. And we are in a little bit of darkness about her father. I mean she should have to check it, especially if she works for the council, she has access. The main character seems overly nonchalant. We sometimes get the feeling that she is finally awakening from her haze, but no we are soon disappointed.
With so many scenes which they include fighting, running, cursing I can’t grasp the tension that it is supposed to exist especially when that events take place.
It is average, nothing striking. Furthermore, why her so dominant and supporting boyfriend leaves her at her birthday?
You know it misses some divinity. For me, though, it isn’t a problem to keep reading it, it is the fact that it doesn’t grasp my attention enough to just dive in.
I need it to be more intense.
NOTE: I seem to be a little confused with so many species of supernaturals, a guide maybe would be good. This might be my fault.
A delightful continuation of a series that is full of adventure and page turning intrigue. A very good read.