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Masquerade of the Cursed King
Vanessa N. Gilfoy
Ellora's Cave
December 2007
ISBN#: 9781419912764
Fantasy
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Synopsis:
Eleanor, a hybrid elf, wishes she didn't want Erick. If only he didn't feel
so good. But he's broken and can't see her as his fated one. She knows he'll
hurt her and she hates him for it. She'd escape to Gildon if she had the
spells to survive the bitter cold mountain pass.
King Frederick (Erick) of Biston can see only what he lost in the war, not
what's left. But when Eleanor Borona sways her hips back into his life, all
grown up and emitting her come-kiss-me perfume, everything really goes to
hell. Erick can't stop himself from touching her electrifying body. He
shouldn't feel this way. She shouldn't be the one who can lift his curse. If
the seemingly fickle hybrid doesn't end him with her magic, her father,
Henry, will run him through — or worse, abandon him. Henry had won Erick the
throne and keeps the cursed crown on his head.
And then a night at the masquerade threatens to turn their whole world
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SRR GRADE: C-
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Vanessa N. Gilfoy
is a very gifted writer, and while Masquerade of the Cursed King is a
good book, it is not one of her best. The story centers on King Erick and the
half-Elvin hybrid Princess Eleanor. The premise of the story is sound and
initially seems like it should be entertaining: the prince is not able to
have a relationship with a "human," only a hybrid can arouse him.
Unfortunately, rather than being destined for each other, Erick and Eleanor
seem to spend the entire book fighting, ignoring or having anonymous sex
with each other. Luckless individuals that we are, the readers are forced to
struggle along with Erick and Eleanor to the end, which is quite bitter at
times, hoping they find a happy resolution.
The character
development is not as strong as I would have liked: Prince Erick lacks
motivation, and the secondary characters are almost one dimensional, more
useful as page fillers than individuals necessary to advance the story.
There are several chapters that kept me entertained and amused however,
there are an equal number that had me questioning their inclusion in the
story. Because I like this author so much, I will recommend that anyone
interested in fantasy try the story for themselves to see if they disagree
with my review.
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~Reviewed by Mickey
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