by Kathryn M. Hearst
Description:
Tessa Lamar, a Southern girl with a crazy family and a brand new college degree, wants nothing more than for her life to finally start. When her uncle dies unexpectedly, she inherits more than his old truck. As lifetimes of family secrets send her carefully planned world into a tail spin, she realizes nothing will ever be the same.
After learning that she is not only a Firebird, but also half Nunnehi—the Cherokee equivalent to fairy—Tessa is forced to fight for her life against a conjuror determined to kill her, Tribal Elders trying to manipulate her, a crazier-than-a-bat mother, wolves, snakes, and one pissed off ghost. Worse still, she’s caught between a gorgeous blue-eyed cop and a Nunnehi bodyguard who she can’t decide if she wants to throttle or kiss. Good thing she was raised by two tough Southern ladies.
My Review:
The Spirit Tree is a fun modern fantasy with a good dose of romance. Tessa discovers she's both a fairy and a shapeshifter, becoming embroiled in tribal politics and mythology.
I enjoyed the story, primarily for the romance, which was steamy but in a building tension sort of way. Tessa's relationship between her two love interests is blended in a rather intriguing way with the magic system, and I particularly enjoyed how it played out. It isn't a standard love triangle.
I also enjoyed the magic, but despite the unique background, the standard shifter approach was a little disappointing. There also seemed to be a little confusion between were-creatures and shifters, which aren't really interchangeable. Lycanthropy vs. genetic ability were blurred at times.
Overall, I liked the story and would recommend it to folks who enjoy paranormal romance with a decent amount of action. Folks who like their romance on the cleaner side, but who still want to feel the thrill of desire between the characters will likely dig this story.
I purchased my copy of this book.
About the Author:
Kathryn M. Hearst is a southern girl with a love of the dark and strange. She has been a storyteller her entire life, as a child, she took people watching to new heights by creating back stories of complete strangers. Besides writing, she has a passion for shoes, vintage clothing, antique British cars, music, musicians and all things musical (including theater). Kate lives in central Florida with her chocolate lab, Jolene; and two rescue pups, Jagger and Roxanne. She is a self-proclaimed nerd, raising a nerdling.
The Order of the Sinistra Dei is her first series and includes titles, Feast of the Epiphany and Feast of Mercy. Kate's novel, The Spirit Tree, won a publishing contract with Kindle Press through the Kindle Scout contest. Her short stories have been published in various anthologies.
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