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Tiger Quest Book 2 in the Tiger Curse Series Colleen Houck Books

4.5 stars

Everything about Colleen's writing is captivating. From her vividly detailed settings, to her in depth characters, the action and heart pounding adventure, the alluring mythology and the wonderful romance, Tiger's Quest is a sequel that has it all.

I loved being swept back into Colleen's world. The story picks up right where it left off, but this time there's a lot more twists, heartache, suspense and an ending that's a killer. Kelsey herself has to deal with her fair share of unfortunate events, and even though I was a bit frustrated with some of the things she does in the story, I still admire her for all she has to endure. She's a strong character who's journey to break an ancient curse is full of danger, adventure and in the end makes her a more determined person.

This time around I found myself really torn between the two brothers. I absolutely loved Ren and Kelsey in Tiger's Quest and the direction their relationship takes, but when Kelsey's life is threatened Ren turns to his brother Kishan for help. Let me just say, each brother has something to offer to not just Kelsey, but to the story. Ren is the romantic and Kishan is the brutally honest, upfront brother. What I admired about both of them is seeing their more vulnerable side when they're alone with Kelsey. I loved how fiercely protective they are of her, especially with everything that is going on. I loved the way in which Colleen has developed both Ren and Kishan. They've both strong, independent characters who are dependent on the love of one girl. This is definitely a very well written, well developed, realistic love triangle. Though both brothers are often times at odd with each other, it wasn't hard to see the unspeakable brotherly love they have for each other.

The most memorizing aspects of the story are Colleen's rich detail to history, her mythology and her breath taking settings. From the beautiful lush green hills of Oregon, to the jungles of India and mountains in Tibet, every where the story took me to came alive. I loved this journey. I am huge fan of the love story that is at the heart of this series. In this sequel I really liked how Colleen handled some of the more realistic cultural differences between Ren and Kelsey's relationship, and her worries. It made the story that much more realistic, and I'm a sucker for a well written love story, which this is. At the heart of this story is a lesson about true love. Unconditional, non judgmental love that includes sacrifice, trust, friendship and more.

This is a wonderful series and one I highly recommend. It's not often I can sit and read book that completely grabs my attention emotionally and in the end leaves me in complete shock over the events that just happened. I can honestly say that November's release for book three, Tiger's Voyage can't get here fast enough. On a side note I want to mention the covers. I love that each cover in the series has featured one of the brothers in his tiger form, which is very fitting for each book and the book's story.


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Tiger Quest Book 2 in the Tiger Curse Series Colleen Houck Books Reviews

Colleen Houck's Tiger's Quest was far better than I expected! Especially after a slow start, I was beginning to doubt if I would continue liking this series, but after ten chapters or so, the action finally begins its starting pace.

The beginning focused on Kelsey and her life back in Oregon. Which is sooo different now after all she's been through, but plus she's living on her own in a duplex, going to college, driving a Porsche all for free. Mr. Kadam and the boys are basically freaking richer than anyone in the world and have enough cash to spare to put Kelsey in the lap of luxury! To be able to do anything without worry about money must really be nice, but at times I felt like it was too convenient that so much money was available and made everything possible. But moving on...

Kelsey begins to date, she wants to find that special someone and move on from Ren. Her plan starts out pretty good. One date was totally lousy, the next was so-so, the final player was the most likely choice, except she just wasn't "wow'd" by him. Then on Christmas she receives an unexpected present. Ren. After months from not hearing from him, he returns. Their relationship then starts over with the whole dating thing, for Ren wants to win Kelsey back in the right way.

But all is not safe and calm in Oregon. Lokesh is looking for Kelsey, hunting her really. Her life is in danger, so Kishan comes to the states to help out. This is when things pick up marginally. For suddenly Kelsey and the brothers are being chased down by way too many men in the middle of the forest. And suddenly, Ren is captured.

Returning back to India, it will be up to Kelsey and Kishan to rescue him, with help from Mr. Kadam of course. But before they can help him, they must perform the next test in the prophecy and receive one of the desired objects. It's not long before feelings and whatall start developing between Kishan and Kelsey. Kishan's feelings were obvious, but it's Kelsey's who are going through a whirlwind storm! She loves Ren, knows it, but she loves Kishan too--just not in the same way as Ren.

Once their task is complete Kelsey, Kishan and Mr. Kadam move in to rescue Ren but it will take a lot more firepower than expected.

These books while very long, the first two at least and it looks like the next two are just as long if not longer, are pretty well paced. Again, I will note that the beginning was a little too slow for me. It was too focused on the normal side of life when I was wanting Kelsey and Ren to get back to India and start looking for the next objects. Once Kelsey and Kishan's journey began, things were interesting and entertaining!

There's a lot of storytelling in these books and I do enjoy that. Moments of normalcy are spread throughout as well, and sometimes I do enjoy them, but other times I feel like they drag a bit too much. But in the later half, I can see why they were necessary. The beginning half I can understand, I was just bored with it.

The ending, oh the ending! It's one of those types that kills me! I obviously cannot go into details, but after I read the third one and review it, you can expect me to tell you why this kind of ending always kills me. It wasn't so much the ending, but an event. An occurrence that kills me!

As for action, there was plenty of it. Kelsey and Kishan had to perform many tasks and feats in order to get the desired object they wanted, much like Kelsey and Ren did the first go around. In ways, this book kind of read like that one, expect for obvious differences. But the whole going to a magical place where Kishan could remain human for as long as he wanted. With that in mind, I don't know how I feel about the originality of this story, I still enjoyed it for sure! But while I was reading, I felt like some things were just too familiar. But again, I am not saying it's a bad thing and that I hated it, I still really enjoyed this read and cannot wait to get to the next one within time.

As far as romance goes, there was a bit of it. When Kelsey and Ren had their time together in the beginning, it was deliciously sweet! Ren is the kind of boyfriend any girl would want. But in the later half, when it's Kelsey and Kishan time, things are way different. The brothers are very different from one another. But I see more sadness in our bad-boy Kishan. He hurts and truly cares for Kelsey in a very romantic way, but he knows her heart belongs to Ren, but he cannot help but love who he loves. A fear of a repeat of history does come up, but how much worse can it get?

It doesn't help either that Kelsey's feelings for Kishan are overly confused. She is attracted to him as well. But again, she is in love with Ren. That was a difference she pointed out as well!

This series is definitely entertaining and is marvelous storytelling! I think that's what draws me in so. The storytelling. This will be one series that I definitely will be holding onto and seeing it to its end. Now if only I could get caught up in it!
4.5 stars

Everything about Colleen's writing is captivating. From her vividly detailed settings, to her in depth characters, the action and heart pounding adventure, the alluring mythology and the wonderful romance, Tiger's Quest is a sequel that has it all.

I loved being swept back into Colleen's world. The story picks up right where it left off, but this time there's a lot more twists, heartache, suspense and an ending that's a killer. Kelsey herself has to deal with her fair share of unfortunate events, and even though I was a bit frustrated with some of the things she does in the story, I still admire her for all she has to endure. She's a strong character who's journey to break an ancient curse is full of danger, adventure and in the end makes her a more determined person.

This time around I found myself really torn between the two brothers. I absolutely loved Ren and Kelsey in Tiger's Quest and the direction their relationship takes, but when Kelsey's life is threatened Ren turns to his brother Kishan for help. Let me just say, each brother has something to offer to not just Kelsey, but to the story. Ren is the romantic and Kishan is the brutally honest, upfront brother. What I admired about both of them is seeing their more vulnerable side when they're alone with Kelsey. I loved how fiercely protective they are of her, especially with everything that is going on. I loved the way in which Colleen has developed both Ren and Kishan. They've both strong, independent characters who are dependent on the love of one girl. This is definitely a very well written, well developed, realistic love triangle. Though both brothers are often times at odd with each other, it wasn't hard to see the unspeakable brotherly love they have for each other.

The most memorizing aspects of the story are Colleen's rich detail to history, her mythology and her breath taking settings. From the beautiful lush green hills of Oregon, to the jungles of India and mountains in Tibet, every where the story took me to came alive. I loved this journey. I am huge fan of the love story that is at the heart of this series. In this sequel I really liked how Colleen handled some of the more realistic cultural differences between Ren and Kelsey's relationship, and her worries. It made the story that much more realistic, and I'm a sucker for a well written love story, which this is. At the heart of this story is a lesson about true love. Unconditional, non judgmental love that includes sacrifice, trust, friendship and more.

This is a wonderful series and one I highly recommend. It's not often I can sit and read book that completely grabs my attention emotionally and in the end leaves me in complete shock over the events that just happened. I can honestly say that November's release for book three, Tiger's Voyage can't get here fast enough. On a side note I want to mention the covers. I love that each cover in the series has featured one of the brothers in his tiger form, which is very fitting for each book and the book's story.