Fantasy YA books are treasure troves of romantic stories that often drive the readers into fits of daydreams of mortal-immortal/supernatural relationships. More often than not, this is the main seed that grabs the reader's attention and grips at it until one is addicted enough to read through the sequels of these series of stories that if we really look at it are repeated themes of love between two unlikely "individuals". Mortal to vampire, mortal to werewolf, mortal to angels, etc. these pairings have made a killing in book sales not to mention the almost countless movies and television shows that these works of literature spawned these past few years.
Honestly, I am one of those who has gotten my interest hooked to these books and series. The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices of Cassandra Clare, The Wolves of Mercy Falls and The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, The House of Night by the mother-daughter Cast tandem, (not to mention the infamous Twilight which is really crappy writing, even if the movie were good enough), these are just a few of my own personal favorites.
These all have very good and attractive covers which is the very first thing I look for in books; nice, simple and intriguing. (hehehe, just shows you how weird I am)
While looking through the available books in a local bookstore (and National bookstores in Bacolod have really limited titles) , I chanced upon an unfamiliar author by the name of Colleen Houck. While she may be unfamiliar to me, the cover really took my breath away. On it is a close-up picture of blue-eyed white tiger. If that did not prompt me to buy the book and start reading, then the summary did:
"The last thing Kelsey Hayes thought she’d be doing this summer was trying to break a 300-year-old Indian curse. With a mysterious white tiger named Ren. Halfway around the world. But that’s exactly what happened. Face-to-face with dark forces, spellbinding magic, and mystical worlds where nothing is what it seems, Kelsey risks everything to piece together an ancient prophecy that could break the curse forever.
Tiger’s Curse is the exciting first volume in an epic fantasy-romance that will leave you breathless and yearning for more."
I read through the 402-page book in a breeze. Though it started really slow and I kind of though about Twilight writing at first, it was a really fun read. It introduced me to Indian myths and legends that made me want to experience India in a very good way. In fact, the imagery and descriptions were very vivid that as soon as the pacing of the story became better (after about the first 5 chapters) the whole reading experience was fun.
Its about falling in love and the insecurities that sometimes come with it. It is also the about sibling rivalry, first love, magic and a whole lot of heartaches and romance.
Tiger's Curse is a already optioned to be a movie by Paramount with a screenplay to be written by the writter of the top rating Vampire Diaries series.
4 stars out of 5.
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